The Oak Ridge Boys just released a video for their iconic hit, “Elvira,” 43 years after they originally released the song. The video, which was Joe Bonsall‘s last video he filmed before he passed away, features plenty of both country music’s legendary and rising stars, including Trace Adkins, Lorrie Morgan, Big & Rich, Ray Stevens, Chase Matthew, Kid Rock,…
35 years ago was a heartbreaking day for the country music community. On May 9, 1989, Keith Whitley passed away, at the height of his career, from alcohol poisoning. Whitley, married to Lorrie Morgan at the time, was only 34 years old when he passed away. Born on July 1, 1954 in Ashland, Kentucky, Whitley showed an early gift for…
Lorrie Morgan is asking for prayer for her husband, Randy White who is battling mouth cancer. The singer shared the news on social media. “We thank you for your prayers,” Morgan posted. “I asked my team to release this information today … We deeply appreciate the prayers and well wishes, and for continued support and privacy as we focus…
34 years ago was a heartbreaking day for the country music community. On May 9, 1989, Keith Whitley passed away, at the height of his career, from alcohol poisoning. Whitley, married to Lorrie Morgan at the time, was only 34 years old when he passed away. Born on July 1, 1954 in Ashland, Kentucky, Whitley showed an early gifting for…
The 5th Annual Daryle Singletary Keeping It Country Jam just added a lot more star power. Lorrie Morgan, Rhonda Vincent, Mark Collie, and Highway 101’s Paulette Carlson have been added to the lineup, which already includes Easton Corbin, Mark Wills, Rhett Akins, Chad Brock and Andy Griggs. The event will be held on Thursday, February 16, at the Nashville…
For Lorrie Morgan, it was love at first listen when she heard Keith Whitley. The 63-year-old recalled how she met her late husband, while accepting his medallion as he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. “I was on my way to sing the Saturday Night Opry,” Morgan recalled. “I heard this song come on the radio…
Keith Whitley, Jerry Lee Lewis and record label executive Joe Galante are the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. The three men were inducted on Sunday, October 16, during a Medallion Ceremony, which included performances by Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney, Garth Brooks, Mickey Guyton and more. Guyton performed “When You Say Nothing at All” in honor…
67 years ago today, on July 1, 1955, Keith Whitley was born in Ashland, Kentucky. Whitley was born to Elmer and Faye Whitley, one of four children his parents raised. From an early age, Whitley showed an early propensity for music, winning his first talent contest when he was just four years old. By the age of eight, Whitley…
Lorrie Morgan is speaking out about the posthumous induction of her late husband, Keith Whitley, into the Country Music Hall of Fame . The singer, who passed away in 1989 when he was just 34 years old, will be inducted in a ceremony later this year, along with Jerry Lee Lewis and Joe Galante. “In my heart, this feels like…
The newest class of inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame has just been announced. Brooks & Dunn shared the good news via the Country Music Association’s YouTube channel, revealing that Keith Whitley will be inducted into the Modern Artist Era category, Jerry Lee Lewis will be inducted into the Veterans Era category, and former record label head…
