Is Keith Whitley still living?

May 9, 1989Keith Whitley / Date of death

Is Vince Gill related to Keith Whitley?

Gill began writing this following the untimely death of country music superstar Keith Whitley. Gill didn’t finish the song until a few years later following the death of his brother. Thus, the song is a tribute song to both Keith Whitley and Gill’s brother. >>

How old is Jesse Keith Whitley?

34 years (June 15, 1987)Jesse Keith Whitley / Age

Now a 33-year-old recording artist himself, Jesse Keith Whitley pays tribute to his late dad (and offers an early Mother’s Day present to his mom, country singer Lorrie Morgan) with a new single, “Try To Change My Ways.”

What happened to Keith Whitley death?

He was 33. Whitley was found fully clothed in his bed by his brother-in-law, Lane Palmer, said Lt. Harry Bell of the Goodletsville Police Department just north of Nashville. An autopsy showed the singer died of an accidental overdose of alcohol, said Medical Examiner Charles Harlan.

Where is Keith Whitley today?

Thirty-three years ago today (May 9, 1989) was one of the saddest days in the history of country music: It was on that date that Keith Whitley died, at just 33 years old. Whitley was found dead in his home by his brother-in-law, Lane Palmer, who had been with the singer-songwriter earlier that morning.

What is the meaning behind Go Rest High on That Mountain?

Gill started a song about the shortened life of a man haunted by alcoholism (Whitley, who struggled with alcohol addiction throughout his life, died of alcohol poisoning). Even with subject material as rich as Whitley’s passing, however, Gill felt unhappy with his early draft and shelved the idea.

Is Jesse Whitley married?

Ashlee HewittJesse Keith Whitley / Spouse (m. 2013)

Was Keith Whitley married?

Lorrie MorganKeith Whitley / Spouse (m. 1986–1989)

Is Vince Gill a member of the Eagles?

EaglesSince 2017
Pure Prairie LeagueSince 1978The Time JumpersSince 2010The Notorious Cherry Bombs1980 – 1988
Vince Gill/Music groups