Free Download from Jesse Keith Whitley
August 1988: “Don’t Close Your Eyes”
becomes first #1 hit for the legend, Keith Whitley
becomes first #1 hit for the legend, Keith Whitley
August 2011: Jesse Keith Whitley honors dad with his
own version of the iconic song
own version of the iconic song
Nashville, TN — Jesse Keith Whitley, son of Lorrie Morgan and the late Keith Whitley and grandson of Grand Ole Opry legend George Morgan, is making a very special offer to his fans. August 2011 is the 23rd anniversary of “Don’t Close Your Eyes” going #1 for Jesse’s legendary father. In tribute, Jesse included his own version of the song on his recently-released EP, Kentucky Thunder, and now Jesse is making that song available to fans as a free download from his website, www.jessekeithwhitley.com
Kentucky Thunder (Octabrook Records) includes the title cut which is making noise at radio. The young Whitley is currently touring the country performing and visiting friends and fans at radio and other events.
“Jesse rocks the house like two fat newlyweds in a trailer home! Dang this guy can sing. It must be something in his blood.”
~ Wolf Bowers, KIAI 93 9 The country Moose, Mason City, IA
~ Wolf Bowers, KIAI 93 9 The country Moose, Mason City, IA
“What a tremendous talent Jesse is a young man who is forging his own direction in country music but at the same time he embraces his rich musical roots. He’s definitely got what it takes to be a big star.”
~ Mike Thomas, KFAV, Warrenton, MO
~ Mike Thomas, KFAV, Warrenton, MO
The EP was produced by the renowned James Stroud, the magic touch behind acts including Tim McGraw, Clint Black, Clay Walker, Toby Keith, Darryl Worley, and Chris Young. Stroud has produced albums that have sold collectively over 52 million copies, and produced 127 #1 records.
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