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. 7:53 pm. I have plenty of folks who can verify my stories, all well known recording artist. 7:59 am. The 49-year-old entrepreneur from Pulaski, Tenn., was arrested for first-degree murder in 2001, in connection with the death of his cousin, Stevie Hobbs. Keith Whitley and Lorrie Morgan had been married for three years at that point, and they were one of country musics emerging power couples. Small amounts of cocaine and Valium were also found in his system. May 10, 2019 @ It didnt take a stretch of the imagination to believe a country music singer had drank himself to death, especially Keith Whitley. He was hands down the best country singer I have ever heard. 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. Please read this as being sent with the best of intentions and not to be a troll or to nitpick. May 8, 2019 @ I guess the mystery just adds to the tragedy & hopefully if there was more involved in his death than his own recklessness it will come to light someday. Thats just the way it was. May 2, 2021 @ I came in and here is this article. The singers blood alcohol level was reported to be .47, or almost five times the amount to be declared intoxicated in Tennessee. Your articles about Keith are much-appreciated. I will hopefully speak with Keiths family on Friday to see if I can get some clarification! Editors notes: Country History X primarily lives here on Saving Country Music, on YouTube (see below and subscribe), and is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, and Anchor. But anyway thanks for the audio entertainment all the guns up. Once when riding passenger in a car and sipping on bootleg bourbon with the driver, they tried to take a curve at 120 mph. He was considered country musics next superstar. Sometimes dying young inflates a persons legacy more so than the persons talent or contribution. It was like a ticking timebomb, Lorrie Morgan recalls. 2:37 pm. Overall, I am grateful for your article. Only 3 songs were released & 2 others became hits for other artists. 3:04 pm, Hello Trigger. She might have just been saving it for that moment anyway. But, pieces like this one are what grab my heart and stick with me. In the romantic part of my soul, Keith may have very well known what was to happen if he hadnt let go and let Lorrie carry on without him. Not getting into any personal comments here as that has NOTHING to do with whether he should be inducted or not. This thinking led to tragedy, such as Nashville crooner Keith Whitley dying at age 33 of alcohol poisoning. The singers blood alcohol level was reported to be .47, or almost five times the amount to be declared intoxicated in Tennessee. Thank you for helping keep his memory & music alive with your posts. Keith Whitley was only 34 years old.The next day, they lined Music Row in Nashville with black ribbons in remembrance. Also Lorrie Morgans other husband Jon Randall wrote the song Whiskey Lullaby while going through a divorce with her. This is a rare case where I prefer a recording by someone other than the songwriter. But with Lorrie Morgan out of town that first weekend of May, 1989, there was nobody there to tend to Whitley, or his raging alcoholism. On the morning of Tuesday, May 9th, 1989, Whitley spoke to his mother briefly on the phone, and then was visited by his brother-in-law Lane Palmer at his home in Goodletsville, Tennessee, near Nashville. Thats the important thing here. Lorrie admits that Keith was found dying in another ladies arms. 6:12 pm, Hey Trigger, my name is Joe Tank Leach and I was Keiths first manager and ended up signing him with Norro at RCA. The greatest C(c)ountry singer of the modern era. Kristen Luchinsky Kinda like Lexington claiming Stapleton since He was born there. 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. I agree on each one of them. Keiths manager Jack also stopped by keiths house sometime that morning and said keiths Bedroom door was locked and he could hear rustling sounds from inside but couldnt him to respond so he left. Keiths brother Randy died in a motorcycle accident in 1983. Keiths cause of death was actually given on the same day he died. 19/02/2023 . Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. 4:47 am. Whitley, Jones, Don Williams, Randy Travis, , Jamey johnson and Vern Gosdin. Joe Tank we were living in Kingsport in the late 80s and early 90s right when I first started listening to Keith Whitley. On his gravestone are two quotes, Forever yours faithfully and His being was my reason. They make reference to Lorrie Morgan, whose burial plot and headstone sit adjacent to Keith Whitleys. Didnt Garth say he was hesitant on accepting his nomination to the Hall because he believed Whitley should of been in before him? The actual album consisted of only 8 songs. Not at all. The couple married that November, and their son, Jesse Keith Whitley, now a singer and songwriter himself, was born the following year. TilBillyHill I would just like to set the record straight for now and any future articles concerning how Keith got started in Nashville. But your comment, 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. makes the very assumption I referenced in my post. I got chills reading the card. May 8, 2019 @ All of this information only helped to fuel conspiracy theories about the circumstances surrounding Whitleys passing. Induct him already. review of the history and 'a-utpsy of the body of Mt. She insists he never said a negative word to her, or raised his voice at her during the entirety of their marriage. Lane Palmer left Whitleys Goodletsville residence at approximately 8:30 a.m., planning to return an hour later for the golf excursion. 4:28 pm, Hey BO76, I have given up on finding out what actually happened that fateful weekend. Dont get me wrong, Paisley and Krauss did a great job, but for me Jons version drips with pure authenticity. Palmer states in that same video and in Lorries book he walked in while Keith was dying. If the powers think his accomplishments are justified, no argument from me on that. You cant live every part of your life for someone else. He tried to turn down his Hall of Fame induction until Whitley was in: https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/garth-brooks-tried-to-turn-down-hall-of-fame-induction/. 2:39 pm. In a couple of weeks, Keith Whitley was scheduled to be asked to join the Grand Ole Opry himself, and was riding high off of his 3rd consecutive #1 single, Im No Stranger To The Rain, which had topped the Billboard country charts three weeks prior. I think its great hes being honored. May 2, 2021 @ Trig Im loving these pods love that theyre the perfect length too which is something some pods never quite nail down. Little did Lorrie Morgan know how much the note would mean to her, and how poignant it would be when she opened it a week later. I just dont see him quite at the level of the other guys. The publishing of Keith Whitleys autopsy report put most of the rumors to bed, though they would re-emerge in subsequent years. I have been a huge fan of both Keith and Lorries since I was a kid. In the book, Morgan goes into some fairly lurid details of Keith Whitleys life and death, including accusations of infidelity, and how she couldnt even trust Whitley around alcohol-based toiletries or beauty products due to his addiction, even having to tie his legs to hers at night so he wouldnt sneak out of bed to drink, and how she would have to sometimes accompany him when he used the bathroom to make sure he wouldnt guzzle something on the counter or beneath the sink. If you dont mind I will share some small corrections with you. That didn't stop the singer from releasing a second album the next year. A great artist one cannot doubt. However, it seemed that he wasn't able to remain sober, as he died from alcohol poisoning. It doesnt matter how many #1 songs you had or how many sales you made it should be based on who you feel when a song comes on, how it moves you. I knew all this going into the relationship. We still listen to his records/Cds. Whether truth or innuendo, its not fair to put that on Lorrie. 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. May 9, 2019 @ If anyone wants to see the actual Birth Certificate, look up the Rockology Memorabilia website. I do not believe the conspiracy theories that exist or that any foul play was involved. He had the gene, and his substance of choice just happened to be alcohol. One theory was that Whitley was conflicted as a staunch traditionalist who was being asked to record more commercially viable material, or that he was feeling the pressure of stardom. Dont know how true this is but I always heard Lorrie was told by a dr to not leave Keiths side. All this talk about if only he hadnt been left alone, he needed a 24/7 watch, or if only someone had stopped him.. He deserves it; his family should get to see it happen; its incredibly sad that his mom didnt get to after all the hard work she put in to keep his music alive and out there for old and new fans. His final studio album, I Wonder Do You Think of Me was to me a masterpiece. Additionally, Keith Whitley's death didn't just shake his friends and family. You think she would have stayed home..it is a shamesuch talent is gone.ioved all of his songs..i even sing a few of his songs..he was awesome.when a Dr tells your not to leave someone side you do not do it.. Now thats some big bullshit. May 9, 2019 @ In 2005, the State of Tennessee found Charles Harlan guilty of 20 counts of misconduct and permanently revoked his medical license.Then in 2010, the accusations against Charles Harlan became even more severe, with the doctor being blamed for numerous botched autopsies resulting in false murder convictions, including a man convicted for stabbing and murdering his cousin, when the deceased died after having a seizure and falling on a glass table. Gill started writing "Go Rest High on That Mountain" after Whitley's death and finished the song four years later when he lost his brother due to a heart attack. The only person responsible for an addict is an addict. He needs to be in the Hall. If I hadnt stopped drinking, I dont think Id be alive today. The blood screen showed traces of Diazepam and Nordiazepam. Over thirty years later, its still such a tragedy that we lost this incredible talent at such a young age, and just when his career was really taking off. She also kept his memory alive by releasing music that Whitley was able to record before his death. 10:59 am. I didnt even know it. unquote. Keith Whitley was a solid sounding voice and hit #1s on the charts with songs people could relate to. That field requires absolutely clarity about what is stated, what is implied, and what is inferred. To this day I still listen to keith. He had so much to live for at the time. TORI HONEYCUTT Keith was from Sandy Hook, KY. Its there that the statue of him resides. Watch the 6:05 mark. His son is Jesse Keith Whitley. He signed with RCA Records and released his first solo effort, the Hard Act to Follow EP, in 1984.The honkytonk-heavy EP wasn't an ideal introduction, but he followed up in 1985 with L.A. to Miami. October 24, 2020 @ Blessed be, Convict charlie As he said thats impossible. He had so much to live for at the time. This is so interesting and heartbreaking. Incredible in the year 2021 were still finding ways to blame the women in the lives of afflicted men for their tragic deaths. In the broadcast it gives both the cause of death and Keiths blood alcohol level. Episode #1: The George Jones Drug TapesEpisode #2: John Prine & The Perfect Country & Western SongEpisode #3: Charlie Rich BURNS John Denver Episode #4: The Mafia, and the Toby Keith & Rascal Flatts Restaurants. Keiths manager, Don Light, had warned her early on. Which he should of thought of anyway. 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. These revelations brought up questions if something more couldnt have been done to save Keith Whitley, or something could have been done sooner, while also supplying fuel to the idea there was some sort of cover up surrounding Whitleys death. When You Say Nothing at All, Im No Stranger to the Rain & Dont Close Your Eyes were also amazing vocals from that album. Heard about it from high school friends who had less strict parents, then we all moved away for college. He pays tribute to his father by singing some of his songs during performances. His influence on a long line of country artists is undeniable. Police had found 23 empty cans of Budweiser at his house, an empty bottle of Scope, and four half consumed bottles of hair spray. Though hired as a guitarist, it was Whitleys singing that really made him stand out, and soon he was the lead vocalist for the Clinch Mountain Boys. Joe Tank Leach This is the best overall article I have ever seen on Keith! You can handle it, Stanley would say to him. He put on an outstanding performance. 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. The late country singer's platinum selling first Greatest Hits album originally released in 1990, one year after his tragic death from alcoholism. Nancy E Brandon However, his career was cut short when he died at only 33 years old. On Thursday, the 30th anniversary of his death, his family will host a memorial concert at CMA Theater in his honor. Acompanhe-nos: bonsall oaks development Facebook. 11:12 am. 7:51 am, It was his time to go.. She loved Keith so much. In a week, Lorrie would be releasing her debut album on RCA Records, Leave The Light On, and had tour dates booked to promote the new release. After that, Whitley was planning to write some songs to present to Lorrie Morgan after she returned from her promotional tour in Alaska for perhaps the two to record together as duets. The medical examiner who wrote and performed the autopsy, Charles Harlan, would soon become widely discredited, and blamed for numerous false reports and other unethical practices. I loved how you not only touched on Whitleys musical career but also the controversy surrounding his death. I have spent way too many hours researching Keiths life and death. EXCEPT I would put Waylon Jennings instead of Jamey Johnson. 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. I wouldnt publish a statement of fact based on an inference from an article. For example, although I believe Gene Watson and Vern Gosdin had a similar effect and they had better careers since they lived longer. May 9, 2019 @ This is episode #5, not #4. However, it was the alcohol consumption that caused his demise. From the moment Keith Whitley embarked on a music career, success followed closely behind. The album was released posthumously, and the title song reached the No. If I read a post/article, I read all the comments. Wow. Tragic. His marriage to Lorrie Morgan would also help settle him, at least to some extent. I also like to think Keiths talents alone could have extended the neotraditional movement into and beyond the late 90s. He was also used to flirting with danger. I am not an after-the-fact fan but was one when he was living as I am sure you were too. I never made it to the legendary Down Home. It was early May, 1989. A country music singer that couldnt overcome alcohol if only a person would have been with him 24\7 to stop him from alcohol use . Before Lorrie Morgan left on her flight, Keith Whitley gave her a greeting card with a note in it. Whitley had been battling alcoholism since he was a teenager. Keiths inner demons made it a leadpipe cinch that HE wouldnt be helping with that fight.unless it was to throw up his hands in defeat. Thanks so much for posting.The article well written and very accurate. 57[M. This speaks to the depths of Keith Whitleys addiction. The urine screen was positive for Cocaine and Cocaine metabolites. I spent a few minutes with him and he was drinking a lot that night and I was so certain that he was going to screw up and ruin his own show but to my surprise he was a hit and put everything he had into the show and left the crowd screaming for more. His brother in law Lane was an extremely shady character imo. First let me state I believe Keith drank himself to death. There isnt always a number, stat, or data point to reference ones accomplishments or contribution to the music. The two drank coffee together, and were planning to play a round of golf and have lunch that day. 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. Jon Randalls version of the song blows Paisleys away, in my opinion. Keith was a few weeks older than Ricky Skaggs. "I think at this point in my life, my dad would say I'm heading down the right path," he told Taste of Country. Same with the likes of Steve Earle as well as son Justin Townes Earle who took his own life last year. The Tragic Life and Death Of Keith Whitley Country Music Spotlight 4.07K subscribers 59K views 1 year ago In this video we turn our spotlight onto The Tragic Life and Death Of Keith Whitley. Would you like to know what I wish for you? During his career, Whitley released only two albums but charted 12 singles on the Billboard country charts, and 7 more after his death. BUT, does that make him Hall of Fame material? To blame Lorrie for his alcoholism and accidental alcohol poisoning is cruel and preposterous. She landed her first #1 with the song Five Minutes in 1990, and had ten Top #10 hits in subsequent years. Once amid his sober streak in 1987, Whitley said in an interview, quote, It was a matter of life and death. This, of course, is pure speculation from a person who knew/knows neither of them. In the year leading up to and including his tragic death from alcohol poisoning at the age of 34, Whitley scored five No. The two drank coffee together, and were planning to play a round of golf and have lunch that day. Gone to soon!! She insists to this day that Keith never said a negative word to her, or raised his voice at her during the entirety of their marriage. Whitley said that he stopped drinking in 1987 after he got married to singer Lorrie Morgan. Crowe. For sure, Whitley was struggling with stardom at the time to some extent, but that doesnt take into consideration the severity of Keiths drinking problem well before his country career took off in earnest.The publishing of Keith Whitleys autopsy report put most of the rumors to bed, though they would re-emerge in subsequent years. About 2-3 years old when his dad died. His career was taking off. 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. Your email address will not be published. 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. Im all aboard the Keith Whitley train. He would die not knowing the Grand Ole Opry had a surprise invitation awaiting him just two weeks later.The cause of death for Keith Whitley was officially ruled alcohol poisoning by local medical examiner Charles Harlan on May 10tha day after Whitleys death. 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. In Lorries book, page 201 states she opened the letter as soon as the plane was in the air. Since that Tuesday in 1989, Keiths death has been my obsession. I knew all this going into the relationship. Examples include I Never Go Around Mirrors, Honky Tonk Heart, and the entirety of the Somewhere Between album (which was later re-released under the title Sad Songs and Waltzes. 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. I know its not of utmost importance, but I wanted to point you to some information on Keiths real birthdate. 11:27 am. He was just so wildly talented. If you hit the memorabilia section, then Keiths name, you will see a copy of the Birth Certificate. I thought everybody had to drink to be in this business. I am heading down tomorrow( 5/9) to Nashville for the two tribute shows and to visit the HOF exhibit. RIP. 6:34 pm. 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