Keith Whitley

Sept. 9, 1989, was a bittersweet day for friends and family of the late Whitley.

Many of the songs Keith Whitley penned but never got the chance to record earned a second chance.

Whitley's rich musical legacy makes us wonder what kind of impact he would have made on country music had he lived longer ...

Keith Whitley and Jerry Lee Lewis and music executive Joe Galante will become the 147-149th esteemed members of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Whitley died at the age of 33 from alcohol poisoning.

Which one is your favorite?

On April 8, 1989, "I'm No Stranger to the Rain" became Whitley's last No. 1 hit before his death from alcoholism.

Who knew?

Jan. 13, 1990, was a bittersweet day for Whitley's friends, family and fans.

Need a romantic ballad to put you in the mood? Looking for just the right hit to crank up the heat? From sultry slow-burns to five-alarm infernos, there's a sexy country song for every situation.