Although Whitley was a gifted songwriter, “Don’t Close Your Eyes” was penned by Country Music Hall of Fame 2023 inductee Bob McDill. The now-retired 79-year-old talent has stayed out of the spotlight ...
Garth Brooks has been advocating for Keith Whitley's membership into the Country Music Hall of Fame for years, so it was fitting that he did the honors during the Medallion Ceremony on Sunday night ...
“Don’t Close Your Eyes,” which was written by Bob McDill, was the title track of Whitley’s 1988 sophomore album. It was the first of five Whitley singles that reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country ...