The album also included two original songs: "Little Boy Lost", co-written and sung by Daron Norwood, and "A Voice Still Rings True", a multi-artist song. Though Whitley had cleaned up in 1987 after numerous close calls from drinking to excess, the sobriety lasted about six months before he fell back off the wagon once again, which could not have been a surprise to anyone. https://www.reverbnation.com/mattengelsmusic/song/16287569-mr-whitley, jimincincy Douglas Murphy Keiths inner demons made it a leadpipe cinch that HE wouldnt be helping with that fight.unless it was to throw up his hands in defeat. Three singles from the album were No. 56 0 obj <> endobj The album produced two more No. 57[M. Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) Saturday, June 28, 1999. In early 1989, Whitley approached RCA chairman Joe Galante with the intention of releasing "I Never Go Around Mirrors" as a single. Will this tribute to Keith ever be televised?? Thanks so much for posting.The article well written and very accurate. Bluegrass and Country Music singer. Reading the other readers post put my mind in work mode parsing the evidence. Keith was from Sandy Hook, KY. Its there that the statue of him resides. Good for him. Lockwood, Frank E. "Singing in Rain". Keith Whitley volunteered to take his wife and fellow performer Lorrie Morgan to the Nashville airport to see her off on a promotional trip to Alaska. The two had coffee and were planning a day of golf and lunch, after which Whitley planned to start writing songs for him and Lorrie Morgan to record when she returned from her concert tour. TilBillyHill After a years-long career in the bluegrass genre, Whitley moved the Nashville in 1983 to pursue a country music career. May 10, 2019 @ Keith is the best vocalist period in all genres of Music combined at any point and time. [citation needed] Whitley also played with J.D. [citation needed] The two soon joined Ralph's band. Its a god awful shame to see this kind of mindset still out there. endstream endobj 57 0 obj <>>>/Filter/Standard/Length 128/O(xn?!b}D>,)/P -1340/R 4/StmF/StdCF/StrF/StdCF/U(1 9po )/V 4>> endobj 58 0 obj <><><>]/ON[75 0 R]/Order[]/RBGroups[]>>/OCGs[74 0 R 75 0 R]>>/OutputIntents 54 0 R/Pages 53 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 59 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/ImageB]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 60 0 obj <>stream The song was followed by three more hit songs: "Ten Feet Away", "Homecoming '63", and "Hard Livin'", The album also included "On the Other Hand" and "Nobody in His Right Mind Would've Left Her". Artist after artist will tell you of his influence on them or decision to pursue the businessfans are still loyal to the man whose voice cannot be matched in raw emotion and genuine country music. She would save it for the trip home. IY Maybe Tony Arata says could of instead of could have. Whatever. Please read this as being sent with the best of intentions and not to be a troll or to nitpick. His pre existing depression made it harder for him to quit. There was also an exhibit that displayed instruments, clothes, and other memorabilia that Whitley owned. I did so many crazy things while drinking" (via AP News). KWs consideration should be based upon him solely and not any relative factors such as others who have not made it in. Whitleys wife, Lorrie Morgan, a Grand Ole Opry singer, was on a tour heading toward Alaska when her husband died. His gravestone reads, "Forever yours faithfully" (part one) and "His being was my reason" (part two). We stil love Lorrie Morgans songs also. I VOTE to accept him into the CMHF. 1 hits, and it seemed like his music career was right on track. Barry was on his way to his own house in Franklin, Tennessee, when he decided to stop by Waylon's to check on him, knowing how much he loved Keith. , Edwards, Joe. The words of his card/note to her reminded me of it. To someone with a high tolerance, this is especially dangerous, unfortunately we lost a great man and musician that day~, I first heard Keith singing in JD Crowes band and i still think those are some of his best songs, but loved his later music too and he was one of my favs, Boston Rob Kevin Smith Crowe & the New South in the mid-1970s. Obviously Keiths addiction and death cut his career short. 4:47 am. 9:36 am. I think the interview is pretty clear when she opened the card, but I agree theres also some ambiguity there. He formed his first group, a bluegrass band, at age 13. I just dont see him quite at the level of the other guys. Thanks for commenting and offering your insight into this story. TilBillyHill Whitley had been an . But that is not the criteria that should be considered KWs case. Born July 1st, 1955, in Ashland, Kentucky, the country singer died in 1989 from alcohol poisoning. Lorrie Morgan knew the risks of entering a romantic relationship with Whitley. Joe Tank Leach Interesting that in only an hour went from drinking coffee with him to finding him dead in bed. I would not be disappointed to see KW in the HOF. As far as posthumously given anything based on what might have been, Im sure is not the way these awards are set up to be giving. 7:09 am. Keith Whitley, Lorrie Morgan, Ralph Stanley, Ricky Skaggs. This site is the primary one I check for music news (well, news about music Im likely to like or encounter). We loved him then, we love you now, we will always love you for you Keith. Nowhat might have been thats the reason people found such a gaping hole in their heart from his death. 0 Harmony' Young to sing at Whitley's wedding. [4] Davidson County Medical Examiner Charles Harlan stated that Whitley's blood alcohol level was 0.47 (the equivalent of 20 one-ounce shots of 100-proof whiskey). I think its great hes being honored. RIP. But, pieces like this one are what grab my heart and stick with me. She performed one of his most iconic songs, pouring he Their but by the grace of God go any of us. 3:18 pm. If I hadn't stopped drinking, I don't think I'd be alive today. Thats the important thing here. Randy Travis and Keith opened the doors for all the acts of the 90s with there style and straightforward approach to real country music. Might have been ? In my opinion Keith reached that level and should be inducted into the country music Hall of Fame. While Whitley was a teenager in Sandy Hook, he and his friends would pass the time drinking bootleg bourbon and racing their cars down mountain roads at dangerous speeds. In just a few years, he had gained the legendary status and had charted 19 singles on the Billboard country charts. His other hit records included Miami My Amy, Ten Feet Away, Homecoming 63 and Hard Livin.. NASHVILLE, Tenn. Keith Whitley, who battled a drinking problem while becoming one of the brightest young stars in country music, was found dead at his home here Tuesday of accidental acute. This project was in development hell for several years, and was halted in late 2006 also, after difficulties with casting and funding. Keith Whitley was an American country musician who was destined to be Nashville's top country star. Im afraid to give it to the rest of these boys. Later Keith Whitley joined J.D. I remain a fan of his music, and sad for him and his family and friends. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Keith Whitley seemed destined to become a country star with his haunting, soulful baritone honed by his roots in Kentucky bluegrass. According to doctors, he passed away from an accidental alcohol overdose. It was himself that Whitley would regularly put in harms way. The drugs may have contributed to the singers death, Harlan said, but the cause was drinking too much alcohol in too short a time. Have to credit Pandora for introducing me to Darrell Scotts recording, which led to learning he was the songwriter. Palmer left at approximately 8:30 a.m.,[9] asking Whitley to be ready to leave within an hour. back in 1976 and that is where Keith and I first met when he was fronting J.D. 6:06 am, I have read many comments stating its someone elses fault because they didnt stay with him 24/7, the fact is he had an addiction that took him away. May 8, 2019 @ The driver died, and Whitley almost broke his neck. I have been a huge fan of both Keith and Lorries since I was a kid. People spotted in this. But, it can seem a bit cold that she didnt read his note until the flight home. As they say the rest is history. During the new recording sessions in 1987, Whitley began feeling that the songs he was were not up to his standards, so he approached RCA and asked if the project of 15 songs could be shelved. Gill started writing "Go Rest High on That Mountain" after Whitley's death and finished the song four years later when he lost his brother due to a heart attack. But neither of these theories takes into consideration the severity of Whitleys drinking problem well before his country career took off in earnest. I opened a show for Kieth in Fort Worth Tx. . I put everything on the back burner, including my career, to help Keith. Jon Randalls version of the song blows Paisleys away, in my opinion. The official cause of death for Keith Whitley was ruled alcohol poisoning by local medical examiner Charles Harlan on May 10tha day after Whitleys death. Sorrygot a paragraph out of place in cutting/pasting. What sticks with us is the sentiment. He was singing on a Charleston, West Virginia radio station within a year. We really dont know, and the mind plays tricks on people. No argument there. %%EOF I have plenty of folks who can verify my stories, all well known recording artist. The woman was not his nursemaid or his substance abuse counselor; she was his wife. etc. Examples include I Never Go Around Mirrors, Honky Tonk Heart, and the entirety of the Somewhere Between album (which was later re-released under the title Sad Songs and Waltzes. Each song could have been a single & could have reached the top of the charts, there were no throwaways. Besides his wife, Whitley is survived by a son and a daughter. I found the Pinterest account and Keith Whitley stuff, but no birth certificate. Induct him already. He made a name for himself in the country music scene and recorded a third album, "Don't Close Your Eyes," which was released in 1988. February 2, 2020 @ You are 100% correct! I have stated previously that ones into the HOF should stand on their own merit and not the fact that others have not made it in yet. Keith Whitley AKA Jackie Keith Whitley Born: 1-Jul - 1955 Birthplace: Ashland, KY Died: 9-May - 1989 Location of death: Goodlettsville, TN [1] Cause of death: unspecified Remains: Buried, Spring Hill Cemetery, Nashville, TN Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Country Musician Nationality: United States I came in and here is this article. His first Top 20 Country Hit single, "Miami, My Amy", was released in 1986. October 24, 2020 @ Kinda like Lexington claiming Stapleton since He was born there. When I still used Facebook and commented about Charlie Robison (maybe even included the link to your page), the first comment was from a friend who lives in Austin, but had not yet heard about his retirement. About 30-45 minutes from Ashland. Forever yours faithfully. It is such a shame to lose such a great artist while so young. In 1986, Whitley began dating singer Lorrie Morgan, daughter of George Morgan, a Grand Ole Opry star and member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. You can handle it, Stanley would say to him. The Country Music Hall of Fame has just opened a dedicated exhibit to the singer and songwriter, and the Hall of Fame also has plans for a big tribute concert to Whitley on May 9th. studio apartments in dc under $1000. As he said thats impossible. The couple married that November, and their son, Jesse Keith Whitley, now a singer and songwriter himself, was born the following year. To me, hes in the argument for prototypical ideal country baritone. May 8, 2019 @ Jackie Keith Whitley was well on his way to achieving great success in the country music industry when his life was tragically cut short on May 9, 1989. IMO Keith is one of the 3 greatest country singers ever, along with Jones and Gosdin. The legacy of Keith Whitley has received a resurgence of interest lately leading up to the 30th anniversary of his untimely passing. His talent and voice still reign over dying at an early age. I absolutely LOVED his voice and music, going back to his bluegrass days with Ralph Stanley. The police found 23 cans of empty Budweiser, an empty bottle of Scope, and four half consumed bottles of hair spray in the bedroom that Keith passed away. Whitley honed his sound within the next few years for his next album, L.A. to Miami. Good thoughts Wayne and I dont completely disagree with your stance. In another incident, he drove his car off a 120-foot (37m) cliff into a frozen river, escaping with only a broken collar bone. 6:02 pm. In the book, Morgan goes into some fairly lurid details of Keith Whitley's life and death, including accusations of infidelity, and how she couldn't even trust Whitley around alcohol-based toiletries or beauty products due to his addiction, even having to tie his legs to hers at night so he wouldn't sneak out of bed to drink, and how she would have to sometimes accompany him when he used the bathroom to make sure he wouldn't guzzle something on the counter or beneath the sink. Was he married before he married Lorrie Morgan? To this day I still listen to keith. After seeing Lorrie Morgan off, Keith Whitley began a weekend of heavy drinking. If you go to Pinterest and look on Carrie Huff, it has a copy of both his passport and birth certificate that clearly indicate 1954 was his year of birth. , Stambler, Irwin, and Grelun Landon (2000). The hair spray bottles were full when Lorrie left for Alaska. It was early May, 1989. Keith will always be #1 for me when it comes down to voices!! Only 3 songs were released & 2 others became hits for other artists. Trigger, that was a very well written take on Whitley. I remember the day he passed,, So sad and young. May 8, 2019 @ worked keeping his memory, music and legacy alive and burning bright~his music will continue to influence future artists and upcoming country music fans for years to come. May 8, 2019 @ However, it was the alcohol consumption that caused his demise. It felt sacrilegious that Merle was the first opener. But, I get that this literally is not something to make into a federal case. Another song on that album, Its All Coming Back to Me Now was in the same class as far stunning vocals. In response to an above comment, putting Whitley in the HoF wouldnt be because of a what if. The guy had plenty of massive hits, some of which have reached icon status, three classic albums to his name, and his relationship with artists such as Ricky Skaggs leading up to his solo career impacted the country music landscape far more than any hit song or album could do. Establishing himself as a lead singer in bluegrass music, Whitley moved to Nashville in 1983 and began his recording career there. They had partied hard together the entire weekend and he swallowed a small baggie of cocaine he found at Keiths house before he called 911. JOE EDWARDS May 9, 1989. TilBillyHill May 9, 2019 @ I thought as much as I loved Keith, surely that would help him. Jesse Keith Whitley, Morgan and Jackie Keith Whitley's son, followed in his parents' footsteps and is a singer-songwriter. I think Keith Whitley may be one of the biggest What-ifs in country music history. I appreciate your concern, and understand your perspective. That woman worshipped the ground he walked on and did everything she could to save him. I also like to think Keiths talents alone could have extended the neotraditional movement into and beyond the late 90s. In the year leading up to and including his tragic death from alcohol poisoning at the age of 34, Whitley scored five No. May 8, 2019 @ 10:13 pm, I think he is the best singer of all time and we can learn from him and his songs even though he is not with us anymore dosent mean that we should not go on and not have fun doing what we all know and love doing sing together, Nick Brown %PDF-1.5 % He was 33. Associated Press "Whitley Just Getting Started Despite 18-Year Music Career". As a teen-ager, he played in Ralph Stanleys bluegrass band and later was lead singer for the country-bluegrass band J.D. We take the literal meaning and we recall the video, and Garths comments on what the song means to him, and the footage of people like Keith Whitely, Lane Frost, President Kennedy, and the Challenger astronauts). Whitley was once in a car whose driver attempted to round a curve at 120 miles per hour (190km/h). But she knew Whitley's addiction to alcohol was 'always a ticking timebomb.' Advertisement In her only interview since the budding country music superstar died of alcohol abuse May 9, she said. [8], Sixteen-year-old Whitley and 16-year-old Skaggs were discovered in Ft. I will forward that information. Verns prime years spent on underfunded independent labels until his big break in the late 80s and unfortunate health issues began only a few years after his big break. Born in Ashland, Kentucky, Whitley grew up in nearby Sandy Hook, Kentucky. Never knew about this connection until your comment. 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