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    • May 6, 1989
    Keith Whitley plays a concert date at the Armadillo Ballroom in Brazoria, Texas, that amounts to his final show
    May 7, 1989
    Lorrie Morgan goes to Alaska on her first promotional trip as an artist. As she leaves her Nashville home, it's the last time she sees husband Keith Whitley alive
    May 9, 1989
    Keith Whitley dies from alcohol poisoning at his home in Nashville. The rich-voiced husband of Lorrie Morgan was on a career upswing behind the singles "Don't Close Your Eyes," "When You Say Nothing At All" and "I'm No Stranger To The Rain"
    May 12, 1989
    Ricky Skaggs sings at Keith Whitley's funeral in Madison, Tennessee. Pallbearers include: Skaggs, record producer Garth Fundis, Ralph Emery and David Frizzell
    Jun 9, 1989
    One month after he died from alcohol poisoning, Keith Whitley's "I Wonder Do You Think Of Me" is released by RCA
    Jul 25, 1989
    The late Keith Whitley earns a gold album from the RIAA for "Don't Close Your Eyes"
    Aug 1, 1989
    RCA releases Keith Whitley's album "I Wonder Do You Think Of Me"
    Sep 9, 1989
    The late Keith Whitley is featured at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "I Wonder Do You Think Of Me"
    Oct 9, 1989
    "I'm No Stranger To The Rain" wins Single of the Year for the late Keith Whitley and record producer Garth Fundis during the 23rd annual Country Music Association awards at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House
    Oct 11, 1989
    The Country Music Hall Of Fame's Walkway of Stars adds Keith Whitley, Patty Loveless, Vern Gosdin, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Billy Joe Royal, Irlene Mandrell, Lacy J. Dalton, Ralph Sloan, Curly Fox & Texas Ruby and The Desert Rose Band
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