Alison Krauss 's 1995 cover of "When You Say Nothing at All" began as a tribute to Keith Whitley but became an unexpected, award-winning hit that blended bluegrass with mainstream country. The song, originally a 1988 chart-topper for Whitley, was written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz, who aimed to highlight how true love communicates without words.
Alison Krauss 's 1995 cover of "When You Say Nothing at All" began as a tribute to Keith Whitley but became an unexpected, award-winning hit that blended bluegrass with mainstream country. The song, originally a 1988 chart-topper for Whitley, was written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz, who aimed to highlight how true love communicates without words.