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American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist, born July 1, 1954, Ashland, Kentucky – died May 9, 1989, Sandy Hook, Kentucky.

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He began his career in 1970, when he and his friend Ricky Skaggs joined Ralph Stanley's band The Clinch Mountain Boys. That same year, Keith and Ricky recorded a duet album. In 1973, he worked with Jimmy Gaudreau in a short-lived band called The Country Store. In 1975, he returned to Ralph Stanley's Clinch Mountain Boys as lead singer and guitarist. In 1981, he worked with J.D. Crowe & The New South. He embarked on a solo career in 1985 and hit the charts with his RCA single, “Miami, My Amy” in 1986. He died on May 9, 1989 of alcohol poisoning.

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Keith Whitley has released 10+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Country, The Hits (16 Biggest Hits), Sad Songs & Waltzes. Explore their complete discography on this page.

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American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist, born July 1, 1954, Ashland, Kentucky – died May 9, 1989, Sandy Hook, Kentucky.He began his career in 1970, when he and his friend Ricky Skaggs... Read the full biography on this page.

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