"I'm No Stranger to the Rain" is a song recorded by American country music artist Keith Whitley. It was released in January 1989 as the fifth and final single from his album Don't Close Your Eyes, and was the last single released during Whitley's lifetime. It peaked at number-one in both the United States and Canada.[1] Joe Diffie covered the song on Whitley's 1995 tribute album. It was written by Sonny Curtis and Ron Hellard.
| "I'm No Stranger to the Rain" | ||||
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| Single by Keith Whitley | ||||
| from the album Don't Close Your Eyes | ||||
| B-side | "A Day In The Life Of A Fool" | |||
| Released | January 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1988 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:33 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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The song won Single of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards in 1989 after Whitley's death.
A music video was filmed for this song. It features Keith and his band playing at the former Douglas Corner Cafe in Nashville.
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
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| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2] | 1 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 1 |
| Chart (1989) | Position |
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| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4] | 9 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 7 |
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