Both could be right, or both could be wrong. Whitley's Early Life. Did Louisa have a hospital in 54? , Edwards, Joe. Nowhat might have been thats the reason people found such a gaping hole in their heart from his death. Hank IIIs Crazed Country Rebel slipped into the mix probably a nod to the original site). We look at both the official report as well as the strange controversies that. Whitley was born to Faye Ferguson (editor of The Elliott County News) and Elmer Whitley (an electrician) in Ashland, Kentucky, but was raised 46 miles away in Sandy Hook, and attended Sandy Hook High School. Whitley became lead singer for Stanley in 1974. I wouldnt publish a statement of fact based on an inference from an article. May they only make you that much stronger and able and wise. (Kind of like whether the lyrics to The Dance say could of when they should say could have. Ultimately, the writer writes from their perspective. Whitleys latest album, Dont Close Your Eyes, has had three No. I did so many crazy things while drinking.. 12:50 pm. However, it was the alcohol consumption that caused his demise. According to reports, he was found dead after a weekend of drinking, per Taste of Country. December 18, 2019 @ I definitely see and respect your perspective. His final studio album, I Wonder Do You Think of Me was to me a masterpiece. While Morgan's book was a benchmark in piecing together Whitley's final moments, perhaps the most research went into a project titled "Kentucky Bluebird", which was to star writer/actor/director David Keith. I have been a huge fan of both Keith and Lorries since I was a kid. Barry and Waylon sat down on the couch and watched the local news about Keith together for an . jimincincy She would save it for the trip home. In 1988, his first three singles from his studio album Don't Close Your Eyes, the title song, "When You Say Nothing at All" and "I'm No Stranger to the Rain" were number one hits. To this day I still listen to keith. Furthermore, his continued posthumous influence is undeniable. May 10, 2019 @ 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. Will do, thanks! As they say the rest is history. [7] During this period, he established himself as one of the most versatile and talented lead singers in bluegrass. I thought as much as I loved Keith, surely that would help him. 2:47 pm. alcoholism is just that, the alcohol takes over and the person isnt able to control the impulsive behavior. May 10, 2019 @ Whitley was found fully clothed in his bed by his brother-in-law, Lane Palmer, said Lt. Harry Bell of the Goodletsville Police Department just north of Nashville. [17] Alison Krauss's rendition of "When You Say Nothing at All" was released as a single from the album, reaching number 3 on the country charts in 1995. 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". (505) 431 - 5992; man jumps off cruise ship after fight with wife Sierra Ferrell In Dreams [Sped Up] (Official Audio), Drayton Farley | American Dream | Western AF, New Brit Taylor Song Aint a Hard Livin', New David Adam Byrnes Song One Two Step Away, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros feat. Within a week, Lorrie would release her first album on RCA Records,turn on the lightand had scheduled tour dates to promote the new re. Two new songs were added to "Greatest Hits": The first, "Tell Lorrie I Love Her" was written and recorded at home by Whitley for Morgan, originally intended as a work tape for Whitley's friend Curtis 'Mr. May 8, 2019 @ KWs consideration should be based upon him solely and not any relative factors such as others who have not made it in. I have said my piece!!! The singers blood alcohol content was .477, almost five times the amount to be declared intoxicated in Tennessee, Harlan said. After that, Whitley was planning to write some songs to present to Lorrie Morgan after she returned from her album tour for the two to record together. 4:41 am. Lorrie Morgan jumped right out! 9:36 am. Small amounts of cocaine and Valium were also found in his system. JOE EDWARDS May 9, 1989. All I could tell people is to balance out the different perspectives and come to their own conclusion. The day after his death, Music Row was lined with black ribbons in memory of Whitley. He came into his own here. Gay, West Virginia, and happened to walk into the club they were playing and was blown away. Stanley discovered the boys when he blew a tire in Ft. To me, youre assuming a fact from a source that offers a vague description not directly confirming or refuting your assumption. And by the way, his version of I never go around mirrors is absolutely stunning. TilBillyHill I think its great hes being honored. It does not directly state that she was reading it for the first time. In the card it said. %PDF-1.5 % His marriage to Lorrie Morgan would also help settle him, at least to some extent. 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. He was Keith & Lorries son. It was an absolute tragedy. "I think at this point in my life, my dad would say I'm heading down the right path," he told Taste of Country. Also, Garths recommendation means nothing. Whitleys voice was stunning in several of his songs. May 9, 2019 @ The detective handling the case also said that he had a large quantity of alcohol the previous night. If I have gone to someone s house and knowing that this person already has had drinking prob. Some fans of Keith Whitley and conspiracy theorists have used the discredited legacy of Charles Harlan to wonder just how accurate the autopsy of Keith Whitley was, and if another cause of death could be possible. Which he should of thought of anyway. SImply saying that if we go down the road of inducting someone for what they would have been it is a slippery and subjective slope. 8:43 am. There will always be a special place in my heart for Keith Whitley, and Im sorry people will be deprived of his great talent, said his manager, Jack McFadden. His pre existing depression made it harder for him to quit. Ricky Skaggs was also in the contest. Whitley, Jones, Don Williams, Randy Travis, , Jamey johnson and Vern Gosdin. To me, Vern and Keith are the 2nd and 3rd greatest country singers to stand behind a mic (Jones the greatest ever, period), and are often overlooked and underappreciated due to lifes circumstances. We really dont know, and the mind plays tricks on people. IY May 8, 2019 @ According to doctors, he passed away from an accidental alcohol overdose. +c|kc)1W7a@n< _8 1 Country song of 1988. 7:51 am, It was his time to go.. However, it was the alcohol consumption that caused his demise. ~(?=T-((aw68 'ht`iE323,>D_$Gc{dY:/BpT &YG@g His contributions are many, and lets keep in mind that he had a son, who carried on his legacy, although a legend in his own right. I am not an after-the-fact fan but was one when he was living as I am sure you were too. Still have her Something in Red CD, along with a few of Keiths. I am now fully suspicious of all celebrity deaths and how spins are arranged in someones mind that they are protecting the hero when in thruth they are trying to protect themselves. Posthumously, Whitley would score two more #1 songs and four Top 15 singles, and theres no reason to believe his output wouldnt have continued to reign on the country charts had he lived. No doubt Keiths vocals put him in rareified air. But about the time everything would begin to unravel for Keith Whitley due to his drinking, he would hold it together enough to pull through. Wow. The entire country music community mourned the loss, including his friend Vince Gill. Sturgill_Jennings77 Many times he had tried to overcome his alcoholism, but failed. I remain a fan of his music, and sad for him and his family and friends. I wish somehow young people could be made to understand. Friends and I saw Lorrie Morgan in concert when she and Merle Haggard opened for Clint Black. (That said, I see the irony that I might have brought up a potential critique no one lobbedmuch as I thought I saw a post taking issue with her not reading until flight home). Have to credit Pandora for introducing me to Darrell Scotts recording, which led to learning he was the songwriter. And the last true C(c)ountry legend. Heard about it from high school friends who had less strict parents, then we all moved away for college. But, it was a great show even from the nosebleeds of Thompson-Boling arena in Knoxville. May 8, 2019 @ If I hadnt stopped drinking, I dont think Id be alive today. 6:05 pm, IMO, Whitleys greatness was really seen in all the songs that didnt get played on the radio. Hope it makes sense. For several years, it seemed like her every action or inaction, whether before Keiths death or afterward, was unfairly scrutinized and maligned. The only person responsible for an addict is an addict. 2:37 pm. [5][6] The Whitley family is of English and Scots-Irish descent and has lived in the Elliott County area since the 1840s. It was himself that Whitley would regularly put in harms way. Speaking to individuals about the legacy of Keith Whitley, from country music historians to superstars such as Garth Brooks, they believe there wouldnt have been the commercial resurgence in country music heading into the 90s like the genre experienced if it wasnt for Whitley. "Singer Keith Whitley's Memory Alive Through Songs, Love in Home Town". In Lorries book, page 201 states she opened the letter as soon as the plane was in the air. Sir Swamp 1990 Preview 1 Don't Close Your Eyes 4:11 2 I'm No Stranger to the Rain 3:36 3 Miami, My Amy 3:27 4 When You Say Nothing At All 3:42 5 It Ain't Nothin' 4:06 6 I'm Over You 3:02 7 I Wonder Do You Think of Me 3:16 8 Ten Feet Away 3:23 9 Talk to Me Texas 3:32 10 'Til a Tear Becomes a Rose His singing was heavily influenced by Carter Stanley and Lefty Frizzell. This is a rare case where I prefer a recording by someone other than the songwriter. Man, we are in need of some KWs today!! . A multitalented, one of a kind, man/musician was lost the day that we lost Keith Whitley. May 10, 2019 @ The article specifically is discussing how she was seeing the card in light of what had transpired since he gave it to her. Born in Ashland, Kentucky, Whitley grew up in nearby Sandy Hook, Kentucky. EXCEPT I would put Waylon Jennings instead of Jamey Johnson. But that shouldnt be the main reason for ones electability into the HOF. Whitley moved to Nashville in 1983 and soon signed a record deal with RCA. As the Chicago Tribune reported at the time, When his death was first discovered, there was a widespread rumor that it was a suicide. A .47 alcohol level seemed exceptionally high, even for Keith Whitley. Several film projects depicting Whitley's life were slated. But, I get that this literally is not something to make into a federal case. 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. Crowe & the New South in the mid-1970s. Whitley's drinking problem, which never manifested. Hicks, Jack. IMO Keith is one of the 3 greatest country singers ever, along with Jones and Gosdin. Like I say I have some great stories and also who I was my first choice and record company and great producer I first talked to and what happened to that deal,etc. The driver died, and Whitley almost broke his neck. Enjoyed your article sent to me by an old buddy today. May 11, 2019 @ Stay Safe. For example, although I believe Gene Watson and Vern Gosdin had a similar effect and they had better careers since they lived longer. Will this tribute to Keith ever be televised?? When You Say Nothing at All, Im No Stranger to the Rain & Dont Close Your Eyes were also amazing vocals from that album. Thanks for commenting and offering your insight into this story. Might be worth considering a clarifying edit, especially after receiving a report of a source specifically Contradiction the assumption you made. An autopsy showed the singer died of an accidental overdose of alcohol, said Medical Examiner Charles Harlan. Whitley also adopted Lorrie's daughter . He was an amazing singer who could touch your soul with his lyrics, I wish it had been a different outcome because he was on his way to becoming a country ledgend and in some aspects in my mind he is. JANE TEVES A little jealous of those who went to ETSU for having Carter Fold and Down Home nearby. That all stopped, however, when he died on May 9, 1989, as reported by AP News. He had the love of a good woman, a gift from God in his singing, fame, money and children and still it wasnt enough to be able to over come. Patsy Cline became more wildly popular after her deathdoesnt change her status. In 2005, the State of Tennessee found Charles Harlan guilty of 20 counts of misconduct and permanently revoked his medical license. The album produced hits for Whitley as well, including a duet with Earl Thomas Conley, named "Brotherly Love," which peaked at No. If I read a post/article, I read all the comments. Im with you in not thinking more or less of Lorrie either way when it comes to when she first read the note. And u find the bedroom door locked .and even hear something. Though it was her debut record, Lorrie was already well-known and revered in country music, and had been a member of the Grand Ole Opry for half a decade as the institutions youngest-ever invited member. . May 8, 2019 @ Good thoughts Wayne and I dont completely disagree with your stance. 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. Galante approved of the musical flexibility that Whitley achieved with the song; however, he suggested that Whitley record something new and more upbeat. Palmer left at approximately 8:30 a.m.,[9] asking Whitley to be ready to leave within an hour. In 2004, songwriter Jeff Swope began writing a film treatment for a biographical film concerning Whitley's life and death that was shelved in 2006. 10:32 am. Whitleys wife, Lorrie Morgan, a Grand Ole Opry singer, was on a tour heading toward Alaska when her husband died. 6:34 pm. Keith finally reached No. I never made it to the legendary Down Home. He admitted his problem in an interview, wherein he said, "It was a matter of life and death. 86 0 obj <>stream Alcoholism is a terrible disease. Bobbys good deeds will never cancel out the evil hes done. . 7:57 am. Tell Lorri I Love Her is so sweet and pure. I myself like the traditional songs, sound. I know the critiques tend to draw the most views and comments. 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. Heartbreaking Footage Taken A Few Months Before Keith Whitley's Untimely Death Surfaces. 4:54 pm. Keith is the best vocalist period in all genres of Music combined at any point and time. His first Top 20 Country Hit single, "Miami, My Amy", was released in 1986. He was 33. On April 13, 2010, he announced that pre-production was set to begin again, pending investors.[18]. I am the founder of the Down Home in Johnson City, Tn. Why dont you guys give yourselves a break and just do the right thing? He had the best voice and used , "Alcohol Cuts Short a promising career". Whitley, a fine neo-traditional singer, died of alcohol poisoning May 9. In 1995, the album Wherever You Are Tonight was released, produced by Lorrie Morgan, featuring restored demos of 19861988, with crisper 1990s recording techniques and a full orchestra. The woman was not his nursemaid or his substance abuse counselor; she was his wife. 1:33 pm. He honed his craft, learned to play the guitar, and already had a band at 13 years old. If the powers think his accomplishments are justified, no argument from me on that. That woman worshipped the ground he walked on and did everything she could to save him. Maybe Tony Arata says could of instead of could have. Whatever. I agree with an earlier comment his take on I never go around mirrors is stunning. My heart still goes out to his family. May 10, 2021 @ Buzz Meeks The truth rides in the heart not elsewhere. He passed away on May 9, 1989, in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, U.S. What Happened To Keith Whitley? He had so much to live for at the time. 1 in 1988 with "Don't Close Your Eyes." He continued his streak with his well-known song "I'm No Stranger to the Rain," but just as he had begun to have some success, he died. Thanks go to you and to others discussing a remembering a talented artist who, despite the struggles that took his life (or maybe because of them), left us with great music. On the album was a remake of Lefty Frizzell's classic standard "I Never Go Around Mirrors," and the song became a huge hit at Whitley's concerts. Incredible in the year 2021 were still finding ways to blame the women in the lives of afflicted men for their tragic deaths. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ Country music singer Keith Whitley, known for wrenching, honky-tonk-style ballads that embraced pain and joy, was found dead at his home Tuesday after overdosing on alcohol, officials said. 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. Whitley survived his reckless teen-age years and battled his stubborn drinking problem to become one of country musics emerging stars, along with Randy Travis and Dwight Yoakam. Keith has found dead on a Tuesday after overdosing on alcohol at his home according to some sites. The next day, they lined Music Row in Nashville with black ribbons in remembrance. I like to think Keith would have been the leading force for traditional country music into the mid to late 90s with Strait, Jackson, and Travis. These types of tributes, comments, recognition that Keith is receiving from major stars and 30 years after his death speaks volumes of his talent and influence. He is buried in the Spring Hill Cemetery outside Nashville. TilBillyHill Jackie Keith Whitley was a country musician who rose to fame in the '80s. Side note upon my first tour of the new CMHOF, I was glad to see that his Harley was on display, just as in a visit to the prior building in the 90s. His voice fills me with excitement, sadness, joy and many other emotions. Induct him already. I think one of the many unfortunate things about Keiths passing is he never got to tell his story in his own words like other artists do when they age. They would have to be deaf and blind not to see his contribution to both these genres of music and his influence on so many Country singers, musicians and songwriters. The Ashland, Kentucky native received his start in country music during high school as a member of Ralph Stanleys bluegrass band, The Clinch Mountain Boys, right beside long time friend Ricky Skaggs. He was 33. Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) Saturday, June 28, 1999. You are 100% correct! 2:39 pm. It is a shame that he died so young & so tragically. After a years-long career in the bluegrass genre, Whitley moved the Nashville in 1983 to pursue a country music career. Whitley was once in a car whose driver attempted to round a curve at 120 miles per hour (190km/h). Joan Shedeck His son is Jesse Keith Whitley. 13 and won them 1990's CMA award for Best Vocal Collaboration as well as a Grammy nomination for Best Country Vocal Collaboration. I remember the day he passed,, So sad and young. May 16, 2019 @ 72 0 obj <>/Encrypt 57 0 R/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<234EA00096DD6157C64F374026717388>]/Index[56 31]/Info 55 0 R/Length 90/Prev 1370241/Root 58 0 R/Size 87/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Jon Randalls version of the song blows Paisleys away, in my opinion. The question I have is What if through one way or another had Lane managed to resuscitate Keith to a point where he be transported by an ambulance to the hospital?, Ronald Stoner Tyler Childers Greatest Story Ever Told (Live in New York), New Erin Enderlin Song White Wine Fever, Molly Tuttle Crooked Tree Jimmy Kimmel Live, New Channing Wilson Song Sunday Morning Blues, New Turnpike Troubadours Tour Date BOK Center, Tulsa, OK, April 1st, New Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley Song Moonshine Run, New Iris Dement Song Workin on a World, The Death of Keith Whitley, 30 Years Later, https://www.reverbnation.com/mattengelsmusic/song/16287569-mr-whitley. His vocals matured so much from the LA to Miami album to Dont Close Your Eyes. 56 0 obj <> endobj It is the equivalent of 20 1-ounce shots of 100-proof whiskey. Douglas Murphy 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 Bluegrass and Country Music singer. Another song on that album, Its All Coming Back to Me Now was in the same class as far stunning vocals. 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. 1 hits, with the title track and "It Ain't Nothin'." "Keith Whitley discovered dead Alcohol overdose cause of death". I think the interview is pretty clear when she opened the card, but I agree theres also some ambiguity there. The level Whitley had in his system was five times the intoxication limit in Tennessee at that time. Harmony' Young to sing at Whitley's wedding. In those days, if she had saved the note to read later, someone would have said she didnt value or appreciate his gesture; if she had read it on the flight out or early in the trip, someone would have said she just treated his card like opening everyday mail and bills instead of treasuring it and treating it as special. Randy Travis and Keith opened the doors for all the acts of the 90s with there style and straightforward approach to real country music. [citation needed] The two soon joined Ralph's band. Three of those tracks lead 16 Biggest Hits, and "Don't Close Your Eyes," "When You Say Nothing at All," and "I'm No Stranger to the Rain" remain some of the finest songs of '80s country music. , This page was last edited on 2 December 2022, at 23:17. The death of Keith Whitley felt like the next chapter in country musics history of some of its greatest stars ending life too early, from Hank Williams perishing in the back of his Cadillac on New Years Day 1953, to Patsy Cline, Hawkshaw Hawkins, and Cowboy Copas dying in a plane crash in 1963, or any number of other high profile deaths taking country stars away during the height of their popularity. In 2022, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.[2]. Salina Journal (KS) Thursday, October 27, 1988. The official cause of death was acute ethanolism (alcohol poisoning). "L.A. to Miami" did much better on the music charts, and Whitley had three top 10 hit songs. Although not a fan of Garth, I disagree with you in that his recommendations and influence means nothing for Keiths HOF case. Still listen to him now and then. 7:09 am. Will be passing through Tri-Cities later today. Keith Whitley, Lorrie Morgan, Ralph Stanley, Ricky Skaggs. Your email address will not be published. Every time the phone would ring it was in the back of my mind that there was somebody calling to tell me hes been in a wreck or died of alcohol. Good for him. Trigger The album was released posthumously, and the title song reached the No. In an interview last October, he said his heavy drinking had nearly killed him and that he had quit in 1987. Even then, we would have to figure out why there is a discrepancy in between the two dates. Jackie Keith Whitley (July 1, 1954 May 9, 1989) was an American country music singer and songwriter. He called an ambulance, which took Whitley to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. However, I do not think as some do that a Hall of Fame induction is warranted at this point. Keith also suffered from severe alcohol addiction. It isnt based on what might have been for Keith. Paisleys remains my favorite. Was he married before he married Lorrie Morgan? We stil love Lorrie Morgans songs also. 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