Keith Whitley

Whitley died at the age of 33 from alcohol poisoning.

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.

"He would feel so undeserving," Morgan shares.

Mickey Guyton and Ricky Skaggs also honored the late country music hitmaker.

It's May 9, 1989. And the local radio in Nashville reports the shocking news of the death of a country music star.

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.