Few songwriters have left a mark on country music quite like Kris Kristofferson. Born on June 22, 1936, in Brownsville, Texas, the singer-songwriter, actor and poet would have celebrated his 90th ...

"I think Kris Kristofferson was one of the most amazing humans and I was obsessed—I am obsessed—with Janis Joplin," she told the audience at her MetLife Stadium concert just outside New York City on ...

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Marcus King and Brittney Spencer came to the Bayou Music in Houston on Thursday. The pair paid tribute to legendary Texas-born singer-songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson, who passed away on ...

Ask anyone which is one of Kris Kristofferson’s more popular songs, and the answer will undoubtedly be “Me And Bobby McGee”. Written by Kristofferson and Fred Foster, it was first released by Roger ...

Few songwriters have had as profound an effect on country music as Kris Kristofferson. His chart-topping hits of the late ...

This year’s tribute honored Kristofferson, along with others like Melba Montgomery. The “No Charge” country star, known for recording duets with George Jones and Charlie Louvin, died Jan. 15 at age 86 ...

Kristofferson, who died Sept. 28, was a Rhodes Scholar and an Army Ranger before taking a chance at songwriting. "Me and Bobby McGee" is perhaps his most famous song. Originally broadcast in 1999.

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This is FRESH AIR. I'm Dave Davies. Today we remember singer-songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson. He died Saturday at the age of 88. He was known for his evocative songwriting. Here's a sampling. ...