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Keith Whitley
American country singer (1954–1989)
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Whitley performing in June 1988 | |
| Birth name | Jackie Keith Whitley[1] |
| Born | (1954-07-01)July 1, 1954 Ashland, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Origin | Sandy Hook, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | May 9, 1989(1989-05-09) (aged 34) Goodlettsville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Country, bluegrass |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1970–1989 |
| Labels | RCA |
| Formerly of | Clinch Mountain Boys, New South |
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Musical artist
Jackie Keith Whitley (July 1, 1954 – May 9, 1989) was an American country music singer and songwriter.
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During his career, he released only two albums but charted 12 singles on the Billboard country charts, and 7 more after his death.
Born in Ashland, Kentucky, Whitley grew up in nearby Sandy Hook, Kentucky. He began his career there in 1970, performing in Ralph Stanley's band.
Establishing himself as a lead singer in bluegrass music