Nearly 30 years after his death, Keith Whitley's music still strikes chord in Eastern Kentucky

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WYMT Television

8 жыл бұрын

Tanner Hesterberg reports

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@rickwillis1265 7 жыл бұрын

Broke my heart when he died. He would be considered one of the all-time greats. To me, he still is. - Cincinnati fan.

@dorainegrassman2974 4 жыл бұрын

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

@genesmith9785 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@sandraellis9526 7 жыл бұрын

I believe he would have been the greatest country singer ever!!!

@williammccloud5579 6 жыл бұрын

True very true we lost keith Whitley to soon

@joshboggs1677 5 жыл бұрын

Sandra Ellis he is the greatest country singer that will ever sing

@derekbradley6635 5 жыл бұрын

I believe he was the greatest country music singer ever

@steveharrison4558 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@fredvanwinkle6260 4 жыл бұрын

He may be the best CW singer ever.

@kerryg100 7 жыл бұрын

Keith Whitley gone but not forgotten ever..... Greetings from Dublin Ireland. ... Don't close your eyes.....

@katherinewinkler209 6 жыл бұрын

Kerry Evans m,ub

@KarenKayAuthor 8 жыл бұрын

Not just in Eastern Kentucky -- but all over the the US, if not the world. He lives on through his music.

@youhavetheright2b358 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@dkaycargile1960 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@bradleyearl8558 5 жыл бұрын

Not to forget his son with Lori

@annieaston2726 4 жыл бұрын

If you listen to lm you will here her say they were all love of her life whitley kershaw randall etc

@georgemoore8832 4 жыл бұрын

31 years ago today, we lost Keith. I was fortunate enough to have seen Keith twice. RIP KENTUCKY BLUEBIRD.

@jennifercaldwell533 7 жыл бұрын

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💔💗

@loraschultz772 8 жыл бұрын

A wonderful singer so sad we lost him, what a great talent

@bettiemcintosh3060 5 жыл бұрын

Keith Whitney will never be forgotten. In Eastern Kentucky. .Beautiful. Country Keith was one in thousands. Or perhaps no one will top his music.

@ronniebishop2496 5 жыл бұрын

You’ve already forgotten his name. It’s Whitley not Whitney. Lol

@robkeeney2605 6 жыл бұрын

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

@jeanniesackett282 6 жыл бұрын

It is time to induct him into the Grand Ole Opry long overdue

@cbrown690123 5 жыл бұрын

Jeannie Sackett and the country music hall of fame

@cbrown690123 5 жыл бұрын

Garth said if they nominate him he’d give his nomination to Keith

@hobiemarxmiller5186 7 жыл бұрын

Keith Whitley the country music icon and will be missed greatly Tennessee outlaw

@christopheretzwiler5635 4 жыл бұрын

Love don't close your eyes was My first and my second late wifes favorite songs brings back memories a load of Memories ❤️

@joshuawaltz9484 5 жыл бұрын

30 years since he passed, what a great legend and man he left a legacy.

@samuelnsenda8218 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@shirleypoplo2282 5 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved Keith Whitley!!!! So devastated on that May 9 1989!!! Keith was so way above the rest!! Absolutely no one like him!!!

@tommeydrake2104 6 жыл бұрын

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

@multitoolish 7 жыл бұрын

I feel so bad for Mrs Pennington, hang in there!! Stay strong and look for the good! RIP Keith and Courtney

@lauriesmith1371 2 ай бұрын

New generation's are discovering his music he left an amazing legacy.

@Gratefulman1965 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@tickerwaugh4019 7 жыл бұрын

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

@waynettemiles2588 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@jennifervanhoose8229 7 жыл бұрын

a great loss! R.I.P. KEITH!!!!!

@quentindugger5389 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@phantom_angel 5 жыл бұрын

One of my most fav song from him is Don't Close Your Eyes

@randy1randy1 6 жыл бұрын

Hope he in country music Hall of Fame soon !

@LonskiBig 7 жыл бұрын

....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"......

@brianwilson16 5 жыл бұрын

I know.Thats impressive!Luke Combs the new comer into Country just did the same thing!

@annaston8436 4 жыл бұрын

Money doesn't always bring what your missing Keith had many hidden demons not just alcohol

@michellelopez5407 4 жыл бұрын

I remember Keith a country singer can not believe it has been that long since he's been gone already. 💓

@endbfududb 7 жыл бұрын

We've all met a Judy Pennington, even if we've never met Judy Pennington.

@shannonsmith1522 5 жыл бұрын

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

@johnmeeks9856 8 жыл бұрын

tragic loss still felt today,rip Keith!

@williammccloud5579 6 жыл бұрын

True very true we lost keith Whitley to soon

@SuperAnnielou 8 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more !

@johnschuett8398 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best ever just plain old great country music

@user-ji6fr9iq6m 2 ай бұрын

Rest in peace keith your sadly missed i will always will remember you man

@bullswoodworks8398 4 жыл бұрын

when you sign that line,,,,...you belong to us.

@opie1956 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@NWJonathan 4 жыл бұрын

“I’m no stranger...” 🌲🎼🙏🏻🖤

@junethorndale 5 жыл бұрын

Still so missed

@danielueblacker9118 7 жыл бұрын

Kind of nice to remember.

@brendaisajiw3417 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@gazzable5941 5 жыл бұрын

He still lives in Piedmont through his music too.

@TheAHenderson11 5 жыл бұрын

Could you guys do "Don't Close Your Eyes" by Keith Whitley?

@kelliejogreer5036 6 жыл бұрын

Wish they made music like this today..the new music is just awful....rip Keith you would be in hall of fame...

@ronaldwilliams5201 5 жыл бұрын

Ahit gets me emotional everytime

@11UncleBooker22 8 жыл бұрын

Cool

@kilasantana274 5 жыл бұрын

Love his music

@Nikkipicky 7 жыл бұрын

💟💟💟

@joannherrman8895 5 жыл бұрын

The reason for Vince Gill's "Go Rest High on That Mountain."

@ronniebishop2496 5 жыл бұрын

No, Vince wrote that for his brother.

@joannherrman8895 5 жыл бұрын

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

@ronniebishop2496 5 жыл бұрын

Jo Ann Herrman Thank you I didn’t know that, I had just heard it was about his brother.

@sandypeterson5299 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@joannherrman8895 4 жыл бұрын

"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.

@julie-annjackman7943 4 жыл бұрын

💖

@karenmatthews5764 5 жыл бұрын

he knows

@hansallhoff100 4 жыл бұрын

Judy Pennington's smokes make this 10/10 video a 12/10.

@user-ji6fr9iq6m 2 ай бұрын

I remember that your brother randy was married to my cousin linda

@jennifershirer5804 6 жыл бұрын

Country much Country music Hall of Fame. Why isn't he there yet Sic

@bradleyearl8558 5 жыл бұрын

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

@patearl4036 4 жыл бұрын

I thought this is where all the children were killed in a school

@ronaldwilliams5201 5 жыл бұрын

Look at all the coumtry artists that stole his songs to be grest he was so mich more humble

@ronniebishop2496 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@amycarmichael2748 5 жыл бұрын

Too bad he drank himself to death. Stupid alcohol. What a waste. He was such a good singer

@paulettecampbell1439 4 жыл бұрын

@ZackJGBLord 5 жыл бұрын

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...