Alison_krauss_when_you_say_nothing_at_all_offic... May 2026

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.