Keith Whitley

Whitley died at the age of 33 from alcohol poisoning.

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

Here is how local news announced the deaths of 10 country singers and celebrities.

Love is in the air.

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

Wallen's been hinting that he's planning to release a new album next year.

"He would feel so undeserving," Morgan shares.

Mickey Guyton and Ricky Skaggs also honored the late country music hitmaker.

He is perhaps more cherished by the current generation of country stars than he was when he died in 1989.

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.

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

Who knew?