Keith Whitley

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.

It's not as easy as it looks.

You might share a deeper connection with these artists than just a love of their music.

What country songs dominated the years of the 1980s? We list 'em!

Where are some of the biggest names in country music buried? We have all the details here.

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

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