Keith Whitley

Sept. 9, 1989, was a bittersweet day for friends and family of the late Whitley.

His death was tragic, but his legacy lives on.

The legend lives on 30 years after his death.

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.

Fans of the country legend need to hear this song.

Country music is coming together to honor his legacy.

It's not a Christmas standard...yet. Listen to the voices of Alan Jackson and Keith Whitley singing 'There's A New Kid In Town'.

He dug deep into the legend's catalog.

Whitley's rich musical legacy makes us wonder what kind of impact he would have made on country music had he lived longer ...