Jessie Keith Whitley (July 1, 1954- ? May 9, 1989), known professionally as Keith Whitley, was an American country music singer. Whitleys brief career in mainstream country music lasted from 1984 until his death in 1989, but he continues to influence an entire generation of singers and songwriters. He charted nineteen singles on the Billboard (Billboard (magazine)) country charts, including five consecutive Number Ones: "Dont Close Your Eyes (Dont Close Your Eyes (song))", "When You Say Nothing at All", "Im No Stranger to the Rain", "I Wonder Do You Think of Me (I Wonder Do You Think of Me (song) )" and "It Aint Nothin" (the last two posthumously).