"Don't Close Your Eyes" is a song written by Bob McDill, and recorded by American country music artist Keith Whitley.
Garth Brooks performed the song at the 50th CMA Awards whilst Whitley's widow Lorrie Morgan looked emotional in the audience.
Garth Brooks also recorded this song for The Ultimate Collection box set only sold at Target stores in 2016.
On July 1, 2015, Billboard Magazine announced the release of "Don't Close Your Eyes (Ashamed)" a tribute to Keith Whitley on his 60th birthday.
"I feel the rap verses really capture the emotional torment of the original," producer Jonathan Hay tells Billboard.