Kris Kristofferson

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6 days ago

Kris Kristofferson Credited This Songwriter With Bringing Him Back to Life in the 1960s

From an unknown janitor to the man flying a helicopter into your front yard.

By Melanie Davis
On This Day

07.10.26

On This Day in 1970, Johnny Cash Recorded the Live Album That Launched Kris Kristofferson’s Career

By Clayton Edwards
On This Day

07.08.26

On This Day in 1973, Kris Kristofferson Was at No. 1 With a Song Inspired by an Intense Religious Experience

By Clayton Edwards
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07.03.26

“I Still Remember the Last Time I Saw Him”: Tanya Tucker Shares the Final Memory of Kris Kristofferson She’ll Always Treasure

By Chris Piner
On This Day

06.22.26

Born in Texas 90 Years Ago Today, This Rhodes Scholar, Standout Athlete, and One of Country Music’s Greatest Songwriters

By Erinn Callahan
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06.19.26

Dennis Quaid And Tanya Tucker Never Expected “On My Way To Heaven” To Become Kris Kristofferson’s Last Recording

By Chris Piner
On This Day

05.09.26

On This Day in 2009, Kris Kristofferson Bid Farewell to His “Soul-Brother,” Longtime Bandmate, and Friend of 40 Years

By Em Casalena
Behind The Song

05.06.26

A “Profound Religious Experience” Led to This Massive Kris Kristofferson Hit

By Gayle Thompson
On This Day

05.01.26

Born on This Day in 1945, the Grammy-Winning Duet Partner of Kris Kristofferson Who Also Worked With Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan

By Clayton Edwards
The List

04.30.26

2 of Willie Nelson’s Final Contributions to The Highwaymen

By Tina Benitez-Eves
Behind The Song

04.23.26

Kris Kristofferson Went Into Hiding To Avoid Writing This Song

By Gayle Thompson
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04.16.26

Fans Are Saying Kris Kristofferson’s 1970s Classic Has Never Sounded Better After Hearing This Grammy Winner’s Rendition at Red Rocks

By Paige Gawley

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