One of many talents taken too soon, Keith Whitley made a huge impact on the country world, despite passing away at the tender age of 34. Arguably the voice by which many bluegrass performers are compared to, the Kentucky native's emotive delivery was the stuff of legend, with few artists presenting such an honest sense of heartbreak in their material. Thankfully, chart success didn't elude this extraordinary talent, with Whitley earning five number one singles during his time at the top.