He died on May 9, 1989 ... The museum exhibit, "Still Rings True: The Enduring Voice of Keith Whitley," opened on May 3 and will be on display through April 5, 2020. Cher Says Late Ex Val Kilmer ...

Whitley died in May 1989 at age 34 ... Shelton said in a statement, "Keith Whitley released only three albums during his life, but his music has influenced generations of country music artists ...