Keith Whitley

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

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Whitley died at the age of 33 from alcohol poisoning.

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

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

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.

Whitley died at the age of 33 from alcohol poisoning.

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