Keith Whitley

Add these songs to your St. Paddy's Day playlist!

In the 1980s, more than ever before, country artists and songwriters were perfecting the art of the story song.

These artists may have passed, but their music lives on.

On April 8, 1989, "I'm No Stranger to the Rain" became Whitley's last No. 1 hit before his death from alcoholism.

Here is how local news announced the deaths of 10 country singers and celebrities.

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.

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.

Love is in the air.