After the news of legendary country music star Kris Kristofferson’s passing, he is remembered for his amazing achievements throughout his life, including his time in the military. Kristofferson’s passing was announced in a statement by his family. The Country Music Hall of Famer died peacefully at his home in Maui, Hawaii, on Saturday, September 28, […] More
While he is primarily known as a singer and songwriter, Kris Kristofferson has enjoyed a career as an actor as well…
Country music artists represent all branches of the nation’s military…
In 1976, Kris Kristofferson & Barbra Streisand starred in ‘A Star Is Born’ together. In the movie, they sang “Evergreen.”
It’s safe to say that this reunion, and her sly “stay tuned” comment had fans freaking out.
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
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…
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.
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
With Willie leading the charge, everyone on the stage broke out into singing the hymn “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?”
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
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….
