Keith Whitley

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.

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"He would feel so undeserving," Morgan shares.

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

He is perhaps more cherished by the current generation of country stars than he was when he died in 1989.

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.

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Jan. 13, 1990, was a bittersweet day for Whitley's friends, family and fans.