I knew Keith from the time I was 9 years old. I met him at Buddy's Bar B Q. Prior to entering the venue, my stepdad told me I was going to hear the finest singer I would ever hear, that was over 40 years ago and still holds true. I became friends with Keith playing bluegrass and he was everything you'd want him to be. Funny, always gave you a hug and always called me Hoss for some reason. I knew J.D. Crowe pretty well, being my banjo hero, and he loved Keith like a son and helped Keith get his writing deal with Sony/Tree. Keith was the life of the party and there will be another. The Country Music Hall of museum should make him a member posthumously......even Garth says so. Btw, Garth couldn't carry Keith's case. Keith's friend and friend for life. PS Those of you who know bluegrass will find it interesting that Doyle Lawson was one of Keith 's best friends.
met him just before he passed. He played Governor's in Chattanooga and the wife and I were big fans and went to see him. Little bitty fellow. Doubt he weighed a hundred pounds even with the rhinestones.
Him and Elvis are my 2 favorite gone to soon singers. I’m from Kentucky just a few hours towards Cincinnati from where Keith and the king lived. I still listen to them nearly daily. Rip kings
His voice had so many dips, ranges, tones, and he went from one to the other smooth as silk. Very few have that, Jones, Gosdin, Merle..only the greats.
Country music hasn’t been country since!! There’s just no “feeling” anymore. Some come close but most are missing what it is that takes you “there”, and that’s what true country does.
They grew up in adjoining East KY counties hooked together by Highway 32. Sandy Hook is in Elliott county. Staffordsville, is only about 20 miles away - taking the short cuts - is in Johnson County, KY.
I knew Keith from the time I was 9 years old. I met him at Buddy's Bar B Q. Prior to entering the venue, my stepdad told me I was going to hear the finest singer I would ever hear, that was over 40 years ago and still holds true. I became friends with Keith playing bluegrass and he was everything you'd want him to be. Funny, always gave you a hug and always called me Hoss for some reason. I knew J.D. Crowe pretty well, being my banjo hero, and he loved Keith like a son and helped Keith get his writing deal with Sony/Tree. Keith was the life of the party and there will be another. The Country Music Hall of museum should make him a member posthumously......even Garth says so. Btw, Garth couldn't carry Keith's case. Keith's friend and friend for life. PS Those of you who know bluegrass will find it interesting that Doyle Lawson was one of Keith 's best friends.
Thank you, Donna! Should find me on Facebook (Alex Childress, Petoskey MI)...would like to chat.
I’m from Nashville, and I believe every word! He’s not in the hall of fame!!?? No, hell naw!!
met him just before he passed. He played Governor's in Chattanooga and the wife and I were big fans and went to see him. Little bitty fellow. Doubt he weighed a hundred pounds even with the rhinestones.
@James greene wow. I’m a female and not that big and weigh that
bet you knew Johnnie Nash too
Zpěv Keitha Whitley miluji jeho písně jsou skvělé a jeho hlas je jedinečný ❤️🌹❤️
No one else could sing this sing like this...
The range is insane
Yep nobody can carry notes like that. Keith made it look easy
Him and Elvis are my 2 favorite gone to soon singers. I’m from Kentucky just a few hours towards Cincinnati from where Keith and the king lived. I still listen to them nearly daily. Rip kings
Absolutely
His voice had so many dips, ranges, tones, and he went from one to the other smooth as silk. Very few have that, Jones, Gosdin, Merle..only the greats.
He was great singer.
Country music hasn’t been country since!! There’s just no “feeling” anymore. Some come close but most are missing what it is that takes you “there”, and that’s what true country does.
Yes you are right this new country music isn't the same . It's like the top 40 chart list which isn't country.
Totally agree, took over 30 yrs to put KW in the Hof, Keith Whitley didn't need country music, country music needed him
Remembering this great singer I loved Keith Whitley and miss this great singer
Love how happy he was for this concert.
My son's favorites. Both died way too soon. Both talented beyond words. His son will carry on
RIP Keirh.
This should have been a NUMBER--1 hit for Keith. ⚡⚡
He Said; "it Damn Near Killed me"...
it Eventually Did,
Long Live Keith Whitley...
Rip
I love this live version…
Keith shows incredible range in this performance. Flawless transition as well. What a talent he was
Amen to that. I wish I could of meet him. And sang with him.
"They'll probably kill me." Prophetic.
I love Keith's music with all of my being. It makes me sad that he couldn't handle his demons. Go Rest High
Very talented man, gone to soon. I was so sad when he left this world.
I wish he'd straighten things out for a long time and still be with us
Me too. This man is one of my heroes
kkkk even living in Brazil I still enjoy these good songs from my time in Europe.
Dam he was good always put on a great show
Miami is my favorite but I like all Keith songs.
He still is my very favorite country music singer of all time.
RIP Keith
We miss you Keith! 🌹🌹
What a great singer.
Lorrie was a lucky woman but he needed a stronger woman to help him to fight his addiction.
One of my favorites... ❤️❤️❤️
he was my dads first cousin...my mother went to school with Keith...
Great choices. Keith, elvis, alan, straight, jones, keith toby
Dale yeah brother.
I see what you did there ol son
legendary voice gone too soon
4:32 Donald Trump keyboard solo
DT. jr
I've only heard one man who's voice even comes close, And that man is Chris Stapleton Rip Mr. Whitley
They grew up in adjoining East KY counties hooked together by Highway 32. Sandy Hook is in Elliott county. Staffordsville, is only about 20 miles away - taking the short cuts - is in Johnson County, KY.
❤️
Lost to soon in life!!!
❤
Keith. You’ve been reading my mail.
anyone know what year that was?
Jared carter dose it
1989
Nope
1988
Oh my, he was dead (I think) within a year.
I'm actually friends with his widow, Lorrie Morgan.
Wowzer friends with a real country legend who was married to a real country legend
Your very lucky!
That’s sweet!
Btw: nice Conrail pfp
Lairen
Crowd is terrible.
As great as Kieth was Dwight and his bamd were just better.