12 Country Artists Who Served In The Military
Country music artists represent all branches of the nation’s military…
Kris Kristofferson & Barbra Streisand Sing ‘Evergreen’ In ‘A Star Is Born’
In 1976, Kris Kristofferson & Barbra Streisand starred in ‘A Star Is Born’ together. In the movie, they sang “Evergreen.”
‘A Star Is Born’ Co-Stars Kris Kristofferson & Barbra Streisand Reunite 43 Years Later
It’s safe to say that this reunion, and her sly “stay tuned” comment had fans freaking out.
Hysterical Ray Stevens Parody Reminds Us Of Old-Fashioned Comedy
It was a 70s country classic that moved listeners across the country. Originally written and composed by Kris Kristofferson and later covered by Sammi Smith, the ballad was incredibly successful. Kristofferson admitted that his inspiration for this song came from singer Frank Sinatra. During an interview, Sinatra was asked “what do you believe in?” the […] More
Drunk Guy Tells The Story Of How An Unknown Kris Kristofferson Convinced Johnny Cash To Record His Song
The “drunk” story begins at Columbia Records, where Kristofferson is a janitor. He receives a letter from his mother saying she disapproves of him looking up to Johnny Cash…
Johnny, Waylon, Willie & Kris Team Up To Sing Grammy-Winning “Highwayman”
The country quartet each took turns singing a different verse of the song: first Nelson, second Kristofferson, then Jennings, and Cash to close the song out.
Hank Jr. Dedicates Intimate Performance Of ‘All My Rowdy Friends’ To Unsuspecting Guests
One of the best parts of the outlaw movement of country music was how supportive and close-knit the musicians were. This was true was because of a woman by the name of Sue Brewer. Sue famously opened her home to country singers as an after-hours clubhouse for musicians to jam together and give each other pointers. […] More
Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, & Kacey Musgraves Team Up For Gospel Medley In 2017
With Willie leading the charge, everyone on the stage broke out into singing the hymn “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?”
Mourn Country Icons Taken Too Soon With Iconic ‘Highwayman’ During Farm Aid 1985
Taking the stage along with Glen Campbell, The Highwaymen delivered one of the most beautiful and impressive performances of their hit song “Highwayman” to an audience full of people dedicated to supporting American farms and farm families. Before Boy Bands Were Cool – There Were The Highwaymen. pic.twitter.com/lKEousWCY5 — RedDirt_Roots (@RedDirt_Roots) July 4, 2018 One […] More
7 Facts About The Kris Kristofferson Film ‘Convoy’
While he is primarily known as a singer and songwriter, Kris Kristofferson has enjoyed a career as an actor as well…
Waylon Jennings Performs Own Take On “Me And Bobby McGee”
Although he didn’t release “Me and Bobby McGee” until 1973, the song had been in Waylon’s repertoire for a few years before that….
Merle Haggard Invites Jamey Johnson To The Stage For Pure Country ‘Long Black Veil’
If this performance does anything, it proves that real country music is not dead – it’s just hard to find. Country singer Jamey Johnson was in attendance at the Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson concert at the Ohio State Fair in 2012 when The Hag did something no one expected. He invited Johnson to the stage […] More