I totally agree with you Rick Willis. He was and still is my favorite singer of all time. And it'll be very hard for anyone to ever compare to him far as I'm concerned. Always a Keith Whitley Fan, from Wisconsin
I was on my way home from work when I heard of his death on the radio--I started shedding tears so heavily that I had to pull off the road until I could compose myself before seeing good enough to drive on home.
Although Keith is one my personal favorite singers of all time, with something as subjective as music, there's no such thing as an absolute greatest. It's the same thing with any kind of art. There's no way to determine who the actual best painter is, or the actual best sculptor is. It may be possible to say someone is one of the best, but it's impossible to say anyone is the absolute best.
I came here from playing a FB game about country singers, called Dead or Alive. The game said that Keith died at age 33 and in 1989. I just wanted to know why he died so young. 3 of his songs I love but never knew who wrote and sang them. A couple months ago, I was on vacation in Virginia Beach, sitting in my car in a Harris Teeter (grocery store) parking lot. It was pouring rain and Keith's song, I'm no stranger to the rain, was playing on the radio. I love that song and enjoyed that peaceful moment. I took a video that I wish I could share here but...anyway, this video about him, his family, friends and fans, also his hometown, touched my heart. Thank you and may Keith and Courtney play on together💔💗
Just moved to Kentucky. My husband is a heavy metal guy. We passed the statue of Keith. He asked if it was Elvis. I laughed. I listen to all different genres. I said no thats Keith Whitley. He said I don’t know who that is. I started singing you say it best. Rip Keith. Love you eastern Kentucky.
So proud I found this. I find it to be inspirational and the devotion of his fans cannot be beat anywhere else. Rest in Peace Keith Whitley. You remain loved by too many to count. Lorrie, if you happen to read this, I hope you are happy and have found peace. I know Keith was the love of your life.
My personal favorites of Keith’s.....Quittin’ time....Birmingham turnaround......Would these arms be in your way.....Tennessee courage.....Talk to me Texas.....and the list goes on and on.....Please put this national treasure in the country music hall of fame. He deserves it and so much more. A once in a lifetime talent. Keith....Keith....Keith....Resting high on the mountain.
He is my all time Fav. There will never be another voice or singer like Keith. will always love this man and miss him as though it was just yesterday that his life was snuffed out.
From Mount Pleasant, Tennessee Keith Whitley's legacy lives on through the songs of his I sing on stage, his music which I play driving to and from work, and I am now trying to interest my daughter in his music.
I loved/love his music. I remember when it was announced on the news of his death. He was too young to go but for some reason, perhaps Keith's own happiness, God thought he should be with Him.
....5 straight No. 1 hits....does anyone know what that means....???..How great that is....??? He was just getting started.....He was on the way to $$ 100's of millions of dollars......I like the description someone gave..."The Singer's Singer"......
Great story! Hello type in "Ron Howard Cover" listen to "The Dance" To all of us who have lost ones. Life goes that fast, and we will see them again that soon! R.I.P. Keith and Skodie.
Go Rest High on That Mountain" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Vince Gill. It was released in August 1995 as the sixth single from his album When Love Finds You. It is a eulogic ballad. Gill began writing the song following the death of country music superstar Keith Whitley, who died in 1989. Gill did not finish the song until a few years later following the death of his older brother Bob of a heart attack in 1993. Ricky Skaggs and Patty Loveless both sang background vocals on the record. @@ronniebishop2496
"Go Rest High on That Mountain" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Vince Gill. It was released in August 1995 as the sixth single from his album When Love Finds You. It is a eulogic ballad. Gill began writing the song following the death of country music superstar Keith Whitley, who died in 1989. Gill did not finish the song until a few years later following the death of his older brother Bob of a heart attack in 1993. Ricky Skaggs and Patty Loveless both sang background vocals on the record.
Today’s country sucks, honestly... there’s only so many songs you can write about tailgates, jacked up trucks, and beer drinking before it loses its fun... I pray country music writing goes back to the days of what Keith was singing about.. even though he didn’t write al of his songs, everything’s just become to cookie cutter these days cause it’ll get by.. when are we gonna get back to writing meaningful music people can actually relate to? It’s sad... Keith would be rolling over in his grave if he knew how Nashville is today...
They didn’t steal them, they just sang them, and if he wrote them his estate gets lots of money. That’s not stealing that’s paying. But how many of them did he write and if he didn’t write them they’re not his anyway!
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Not just in Eastern Kentucky -- but all over the the US, if not the world. He lives on through his music.
Broke my heart when he died. He would be considered one of the all-time greats. To me, he still is. - Cincinnati fan.
I totally agree with you Rick Willis. He was and still is my favorite singer of all time. And it'll be very hard for anyone to ever compare to him far as I'm concerned. Always a Keith Whitley Fan, from Wisconsin
I was on my way home from work when I heard of his death on the radio--I started shedding tears so heavily that I had to pull off the road until I could compose myself before seeing good enough to drive on home.
I believe he would have been the greatest country singer ever!!!
True very true we lost keith Whitley to soon
Sandra Ellis he is the greatest country singer that will ever sing
I believe he was the greatest country music singer ever
Although Keith is one my personal favorite singers of all time, with something as subjective as music, there's no such thing as an absolute greatest. It's the same thing with any kind of art. There's no way to determine who the actual best painter is, or the actual best sculptor is. It may be possible to say someone is one of the best, but it's impossible to say anyone is the absolute best.
He may be the best CW singer ever.
31 years ago today, we lost Keith. I was fortunate enough to have seen Keith twice. RIP KENTUCKY BLUEBIRD.
Keith Whitley gone but not forgotten ever.....
Greetings from Dublin Ireland. ...
Don't close your eyes.....
Kerry Evans m,ub
A wonderful singer so sad we lost him, what a great talent
Keith Whitney will never be forgotten. In Eastern Kentucky. .Beautiful. Country Keith was one in thousands. Or perhaps no one will top his music.
You’ve already forgotten his name. It’s Whitley not Whitney. Lol
I came here from playing a FB game about country singers, called Dead or Alive. The game said that Keith died at age 33 and in 1989. I just wanted to know why he died so young. 3 of his songs I love but never knew who wrote and sang them. A couple months ago, I was on vacation in Virginia Beach, sitting in my car in a Harris Teeter (grocery store) parking lot. It was pouring rain and Keith's song, I'm no stranger to the rain, was playing on the radio. I love that song and enjoyed that peaceful moment. I took a video that I wish I could share here but...anyway, this video about him, his family, friends and fans, also his hometown, touched my heart. Thank you and may Keith and Courtney play on together💔💗
Just moved to Kentucky. My husband is a heavy metal guy. We passed the statue of Keith. He asked if it was Elvis. I laughed. I listen to all different genres. I said no thats Keith Whitley. He said I don’t know who that is. I started singing you say it best. Rip Keith. Love you eastern Kentucky.
So proud I found this. I find it to be inspirational and the devotion of his fans cannot be beat anywhere else. Rest in Peace Keith Whitley.
You remain loved by too many to count. Lorrie, if you happen to read this, I hope you are happy and have found peace. I know Keith was the love of your life.
Not to forget his son with Lori
If you listen to lm you will here her say they were all love of her life whitley kershaw randall etc
Keith Whitley the country music icon and will be missed greatly Tennessee outlaw
Love don't close your eyes was My first and my second late wifes favorite songs brings back memories a load of Memories ❤️
My wife , son and I visited his grave last year when we went to Nashville. It was an hour to be there. I will never forget that day
I absolutely loved Keith Whitley!!!! So devastated on that May 9 1989!!! Keith was so way above the rest!! Absolutely no one like him!!!
30 years since he passed, what a great legend and man he left a legacy.
It is time to induct him into the Grand Ole Opry long overdue
Jeannie Sackett and the country music hall of fame
Garth said if they nominate him he’d give his nomination to Keith
I feel so bad for Mrs Pennington, hang in there!! Stay strong and look for the good! RIP Keith and Courtney
My personal favorites of Keith’s.....Quittin’ time....Birmingham turnaround......Would these arms be in your way.....Tennessee courage.....Talk to me Texas.....and the list goes on and on.....Please put this national treasure in the country music hall of fame. He deserves it and so much more. A once in a lifetime talent. Keith....Keith....Keith....Resting high on the mountain.
Keith Whitley was a great musician and singer he was destine to be the legend he is he's one of my all time favorites
How I soo wish I could attend his memorial concert he is one of the best ever lived still listening in 2019 southern Africa Zambia. mhsrip.
a great loss! R.I.P. KEITH!!!!!
I so glad that I can see that people still love him he was 1 of my favorite singers of all time he is sadly missed
He is my all time Fav. There will never be another voice or singer like Keith. will always love this man and miss him as though it was just yesterday that his life was snuffed out.
New generation's are discovering his music he left an amazing legacy.
From Mount Pleasant, Tennessee Keith Whitley's legacy lives on through the songs of his I sing on stage, his music which I play driving to and from work, and I am now trying to interest my daughter in his music.
One of my most fav song from him is Don't Close Your Eyes
I couldn't agree more !
I remember Keith a country singer can not believe it has been that long since he's been gone already. 💓
tragic loss still felt today,rip Keith!
True very true we lost keith Whitley to soon
Hope he in country music Hall of Fame soon !
One of the best ever just plain old great country music
Rest in peace keith your sadly missed i will always will remember you man
I loved/love his music. I remember when it was announced on the news of his death. He was too young to go but for some reason, perhaps Keith's own happiness, God thought he should be with Him.
“I’m no stranger...” 🌲🎼🙏🏻🖤
....5 straight No. 1 hits....does anyone know what that means....???..How great that is....??? He was just getting started.....He was on the way to $$ 100's of millions of dollars......I like the description someone gave..."The Singer's Singer"......
I know.Thats impressive!Luke Combs the new comer into Country just did the same thing!
Money doesn't always bring what your missing Keith had many hidden demons not just alcohol
Great story! Hello type in "Ron Howard Cover" listen to "The Dance" To all of us who have lost ones. Life goes that fast, and we will see them again that soon! R.I.P. Keith and Skodie.
We've all met a Judy Pennington, even if we've never met Judy Pennington.
Oh yes my family is from Eastern Kentucky, and let me tell you I have met a few and even in my family there is a Judy Pennington lol
when you sign that line,,,,...you belong to us.
Kind of nice to remember.
He still lives in Piedmont through his music too.
Still so missed
Wish they made music like this today..the new music is just awful....rip Keith you would be in hall of fame...
Ahit gets me emotional everytime
Cool
Love his music
Could you guys do "Don't Close Your Eyes" by Keith Whitley?
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The reason for Vince Gill's "Go Rest High on That Mountain."
No, Vince wrote that for his brother.
Go Rest High on That Mountain" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Vince Gill. It was released in August 1995 as the sixth single from his album When Love Finds You. It is a eulogic ballad. Gill began writing the song following the death of country music superstar Keith Whitley, who died in 1989. Gill did not finish the song until a few years later following the death of his older brother Bob of a heart attack in 1993. Ricky Skaggs and Patty Loveless both sang background vocals on the record. @@ronniebishop2496
Jo Ann Herrman Thank you I didn’t know that, I had just heard it was about his brother.
Ronnie Bishop I’ve heard Vince Gill say many times in interviews that he wrote the song in memory of his brother.after he passed away.
"Go Rest High on That Mountain" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Vince Gill. It was released in August 1995 as the sixth single from his album When Love Finds You. It is a eulogic ballad. Gill began writing the song following the death of country music superstar Keith Whitley, who died in 1989. Gill did not finish the song until a few years later following the death of his older brother Bob of a heart attack in 1993. Ricky Skaggs and Patty Loveless both sang background vocals on the record.
Judy Pennington's smokes make this 10/10 video a 12/10.
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Country much
Country music Hall of Fame. Why isn't he there yet
Sic
He's honered in many more ways that Nashville will ever know how.
Continued sales of albums , a Town's dedication etc...missed but not forgotten
he knows
I remember that your brother randy was married to my cousin linda
Today’s country sucks, honestly... there’s only so many songs you can write about tailgates, jacked up trucks, and beer drinking before it loses its fun... I pray country music writing goes back to the days of what Keith was singing about.. even though he didn’t write al of his songs, everything’s just become to cookie cutter these days cause it’ll get by.. when are we gonna get back to writing meaningful music people can actually relate to? It’s sad... Keith would be rolling over in his grave if he knew how Nashville is today...
Too bad he drank himself to death. Stupid alcohol. What a waste. He was such a good singer
I thought this is where all the children were killed in a school
Look at all the coumtry artists that stole his songs to be grest he was so mich more humble
They didn’t steal them, they just sang them, and if he wrote them his estate gets lots of money. That’s not stealing that’s paying. But how many of them did he write and if he didn’t write them they’re not his anyway!
Murdered by the numbers !!!! Learn Gematria and see through the Lies and propaganda
Alcohol sucks
Ks
Murdered. That's all I'm gonna say.
? How was he murdered ? Please let me know how you figure that out ?
Oh bull. That’s all I’m gonna say!
omg...his brother looks like the Grand Dragon of the KKK
Lefty frizzLe
Love
His singing
Really man
This sad get past it