Jesse Keith Whitley & His Son Jackie Sing “Don’t Close Your Eyes”

If this isn’t proof that Keith Whitley’s legacy will live on forever, we’re not sure what is.

Singing his father’s famous hit country song along with his son, Jackie, Jesse Keith Whitley entertained a crowd of fans at his mom’s restaurant in Panama City Beach, Florida.

“I bet Keith was smiling down from heaven,” one user commented.

Lorrie Morgan’s restaurant, called Lorrie Morgan’s Spicy Hot Chicken Coop, is a popular venue in Panama City Beach and often features a variety of singers and karaoke events.

During this special moment with her son, Jesse Keith, he brought his young son on stage, and together they sang Keith Whitley’s 1988 country music mega-hit, “Don’t Close Your Eyes.”

About “Don’t Close Your Eyes”

The song, written by Bob McDill, captures the deep emotional struggle of a man who pleads with his lover to let go of memories and fully embrace their present relationship. Whitley’s heartfelt and soulful delivery, combined with the song’s haunting melody, struck a chord with listeners everywhere.

“Don’t Close Your Eyes” not only solidified Whitley’s status as a major country artist but also left an indelible mark as one of the genre’s most enduring love songs. After its release just before Whitley’s untimely passing, the song soared to number one on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart and has become synonymous with the genre. Covered by other legendary artists like Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, and others – this song has truly been solidified as one of the best-known country songs of all time.

Jesse Keith Whitley, who followed in his parents’ footsteps as a country singer, has built a significant fan base of his own and released a number of albums.

Listen to this stunning duet between Jesse and his son Jackie as they sing this treasured classic to a crowd of adoring fans!