Keith Whitley died on May 9, 1989, after suffering alcohol poisoning, but his musical legacy carried on even after his death. Whitley scored his fourth No. 1 hit with “I Wonder Do You Think of Me” on ...

Out of all the "what if" stories in country music, Keith Whitley and his tragically short career have to be one of them. After getting his start in bluegrass with the Stanley Brothers and Ricky Skaggs ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Keith Whitley left a massive impact on the country music industry that has lived on despite his tragic death nearly 40 years ago.

Keith Whitley may be one of the most tragic figures in country music. He released two albums before his death in 1989 at the age of 35. Two more would come posthumously. All told, Whitley launched ...