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Keith Whitley
voc, g, 1955-1989 US, Ashland, Kentucky
Singer / Musician of Country
A.k.a. Jackson Keith Whitley
From Sandy Hook, Kentucky. 1970, at age 15, began his professional musical career when he and his friend Ricky Skaggs worked with Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys. That same year, Keith and Ricky recorded a duet album. 1973, worked with Jimmy Gaudreau in a short-lived band called “The Country Store.” 1975, returned to Ralph Stanley's Clinch Mountain Boys as lead singer and guitarist. 1981, worked with J.D. Crowe and the New South. Embarked on solo career in 1985; hit the charts with his RCA single, “Miami, My Amy” in 1986. Died on May 9, 1989 in Nashville of alcohol poisoning. He was 35 years old.
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| Country Store |
Popular Tracks 
When You Say Nothing at All on Don't Close Your Eyes by Keith Whitley Don't Close Your Eyes on Don't Close Your Eyes by Keith Whitley I'm No Stranger to the Rain on Don't Close Your Eyes by Keith Whitley I'm Over You on I Wonder Do You Think of Me by Keith Whitley Miami, My Amy on L.A. to Miami by Keith Whitley I'm Gonna Hurt Her On the Radio on A Tribute Album by Keith Whitley Somebody's Doin' Me Right on 16 Biggest Hits by Keith Whitley Kentucky Bluebird on Kentucky Bluebird by Keith Whitley Ten Feet Away on L.A. to Miami by Keith Whitley Nobody In His Right Mind Would've Left Her on L.A. to Miami by Keith WhitleyTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Members
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Complete Jessup Recordings Plus! | Ralph Stanley And The Clinch Mountain Boys Featuring Ricky Skaggs & Keith Whitley | 2016 | Compil. |
| I Wonder What You Think Of Me & Kentucky Bluebird | Keith Whitley | 2013 | Compil. |
| Country | Keith Whitley | 2012 | Compil. |
| L.A. To Miami & Don't Close Your Eyes | Keith Whitley | 2011 | Compil. |
| All American Country | Keith Whitley | 2008 | Compil. |
| Keith Whitley 16 Biggest Hits | Keith Whitley | 2006 | Compil. |
| Platinum & Gold Collection | Keith Whitley | 2003 | Compil. |
| Ralph Stanley And Friends | Ralph Stanley And Friends Of Ralph Stanley With Bluegrass Stars Ricky Skaggs And Keith Whitley | 2003 | Compil. |
| RCA Country Legends | Keith Whitley | 2002 | Compil. |
| Keith Whitley Remembered | Keith Whitley | 1998 | Compil. |
| The Essential | Keith Whitley | 1996 | Compil. |
| Super Hits | Keith Whitley | 1996 | Compil. |
| Wherever You Are Tonight | Keith Whitley | 1995 | Album |
| The Singles | Keith Whitley | 1995 | Compil. |
| Wherever You Are Tonight | Keith Whitley | 1995 | Single |
| A Tribute Album | Keith Whitley | 1994 | Compil. |
| The Best Of Keith Whitley | Keith Whitley | 1993 | Compil. |
| Lassoes 'N Spurs | Keith Whitley | 1991 | Compil. |
| Kentucky Bluebird | Keith Whitley | 1991 | Compil. |
| Backbone Job / Brotherly Love | Keith Whitley | 1991 | Single |
| Greatest Hits | Keith Whitley | 1990 | Compil. |
| I'm Over You | Keith Whitley | 1990 | Single |
| 'Til A Tear Becomes A Rose | Keith Whitley & Lorrie Morgan | 1990 | Single |
| I Wonder Do You Think Of Me | Keith Whitley | 1989 | Single |
| I Wonder Do You Think Of Me | Keith Whitley | 1989 | Album |
| It Ain't Nothin' | Keith Whitley | 1989 | Single |
| I'm No Stranger To The Rain | Keith Whitley | 1988 | Single |
| The Birmingham Turnaround / Don't Close Your Eyes | Keith Whitley | 1988 | Single |
| When You Say Nothing At All / Lucky Dog | Keith Whitley | 1988 | Single |
| Finally Friday / Quittin' Time | Earl Thomas Conley / Keith Whitley | 1988 | Single |
| Don't Close Your Eyes | Keith Whitley | 1988 | Single |
| Don't Close Your Eyes / I'm No Stranger To The Rain | Keith Whitley | 1988 | Single |
| Don't Close Your Eyes | Keith Whitley | 1988 | Album |
| Same Old Side Road | Keith Whitley | 1987 | Single |
| Would These Arms Be In Your Way | Keith Whitley | 1987 | Single |
| A Christmas Letter | Pake McEntire, Keith Whitley | 1985 | Single |
| 7" 45 "Ten Feet Away" / Nobody In His Right Mind Would've Left Her | Keith Whitley | 1985 | Single |
| L.A. To Miami | Keith Whitley | 1985 | Album |
| I've Got The Heart For You | Keith Whitley | 1985 | Single |
| A Christmas Letter | Keith Whitley | 1985 | Single |
| Miami, My Amy / I've Got The Heart For You | Keith Whitley | 1985 | Single |
| Homecoming '63 / On The Other Hand | Keith Whitley | 1985 | Single |
| Don't Our Love Look Natural | Keith Whitley | 1984 | Single |
| A Hard Act To Follow | Keith Whitley | 1984 | Album |
| Turn Me To Love | Keith Whitley | 1984 | Single |
| A Hard Act To Follow | Keith Whitley | 1984 | Single |
| Tribute To The Stanley Brothers | Keith Whitley And Ricky Skaggs | 1971 | Album |
| 2nd Generation Bluegrass | Keith Whitley & Ricky Skaggs | 1971 | Album |
| Miami, My Amy | Keith Whitley | Single | |
| There's A New Kid In Town | Keith Whitley | Single | |
| Quittin' Time | Keith Whitley | Single |
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