Keith Whitley

Whitley died at the age of 33 from alcohol poisoning.

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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Love is in the air.

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

Wallen's been hinting that he's planning to release a new album next year.

Love is in the air.

His death was tragic, but his legacy lives on.

Just like big hair and Spandex, country music was alive and well in the '80s, celebrating true love, simple pleasures and American pride.

When you're heart's broken, there's nothing more soul-soothing than country music.

He left such an incredible legacy.

He is perhaps more cherished by the current generation of country stars than he was when he died in 1989.