alison krauss when you say nothing at all

The song "When You Say Nothing at All" was originally written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz. It was first recorded and released by Keith Whitley in 1988, becoming a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart that year. Alison Krauss & Union Station covered the song in 1994 for the tribute album "Keith Whitley: A Tribute Album" after Whitley's death in 1989. Their version gained unsolicited radio airplay and was officially released as a single in 1995. Alison Krauss's cover became her first hit single, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and winning the 1995 CMA Single of the Year award. It has since become one of her signature songs. The song describes how love can be communicated best without words, capturing the powerful emotions expressed through silence and small gestures. Alison Krauss's version helped the song reach a wider audience, and it was also featured in the film "Notting Hill" and several TV shows. The song remains a timeless country classic known for its heartfelt lyrics and beautiful melody.