No Stranger to the Rain (2004 Radio Show-Part 7-Finale)

In commemmoration of what would have been Keith's 54th birthday on July 1, 2008, I am posting a 60-minute long radio tribute to Keith Whitley which was made available to country radio stations to be broadcast on May 9, 2004, the 15th anniversary of Keith's death. The radio show was hosted by legendary Nashville radio personality Lee Arnold and was produced by Westwood One. This is Part 7, the finale of the program. In this final installment, Keith discusses his state of mind, his state of being, and his battle with alcoholism. Lee also discusses what Keith meant to him, and the program finally ends with the video for Keith's 3rd straight 1 hit, the song that was on the charts the day he died, the classic "I'm No Stranger to the Rain."

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[drfever99]

Was This Hospitalization He Was Talking About Due To His Disease Or Something Else?

[MAMsMom97]

Some say it was exhaustion, some say he was in there to dry out. I think it was a little of both.

[jch35vt39h206]

Sharon, thank you so much for taking the time to post all this information on Keith. He was such a gifted talented man that gave his all. He told us he was tired didn't he.

[MAMsMom97]

Yeah, Virginia, he sure did. I think he spread himself out pretty thinly at this point. He was caught in a whirlwind where he was in high demand, he was bent on gaining acceptance from his contemporaries, and he had bills to pay and a new baby. He lived in a very modest brick ranch house, nothing fancy at all. But he deserved better for his dedication to his music and preserving the integrity of country music as it used to be.

[pmb003]

I really enjoy the video's that you post

5*****

[MAMsMom97]

Thank you, Phyllis, that's so sweet. Keith gave his best to me and his fans, he fought so hard while he was alive for acceptance from his peers. He can't fight for that acceptance anymore, so it's up to us to give him our best and fight for him.

[pward0705]

I loved this guy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jrat92]

@MAMsMom97 Do you happen to know where the house he died in is? I would like to see it at some point in my life.

[catherinetodd]

Ive done everything Hank did but die. I didnt know how dangerous that lost highway could be Til one too many whiskey binges Brought me to my knees I saw the light that very night, Old Hank is still the king. But I found out that I dont have to Kill myself to sing Chorus Ive done everything Hank did but die And it aint because I did not try. Sometimes it amazes me, that I got out alive Cause Ive done everything Hank did but die.

[maddenlover12]

i am from kentucky were keith is from down here in eastern kentucky we lovekeith today and always will he was the best and still is to me no one takes his spot at number 1

[ramlinrose2]

well it is truely sad to see him and look throu his problems with him ..... when i first started on youtube and found him i thought this guy is good i really like his style of singing but then felt sad when i found out he had been dead for long time now ...... i had followed up waylon jennings life too .... elvis presley .... i was really sad for all of them who died at the top of their success ....... memories are all that is left

[cooter488]

no doubt, i still remember the day he passed like it was yesterday. i was only 15 and had already talked my mom and dad into buying the cassette for me. i have a few of his cd's in my collection and you can bet your ass that they are always going to be in my collection. he was a great singer and i wish he would of lived forever. music like his was one in a million. R.I.P. Keith

[carsbuff]

best singer ever.

[cornforkpicker334]

i'll some it up guys he was was one in million!!