Kris Kristofferson

Born: Brownsville, TX, 1936

Member of: The Highwaymen

Influenced by: Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Eric Andersen

Genre: Country

Biography: After a lengthy period of struggle, Kris Kristofferson achieved remarkable success as a country songwriter at the start of ...

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Jul 01 2009 5:00AM by Stephen L. Betts

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The Boot: Kris Kristofferson will be honored as the latest BMI Icon at the annual country music awards for the performing-rights organization. The black-tie, invitation-only gala, to be held November 10 at BMI's Nashville offices, will also celebrate the ... Read more

 
Apr 28 2009 8:00AM by Gayle Richardson

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The Boot: Kris Kristofferson doesn't believe he needs to put out a new album every few years. In fact, he waited 11 years before releasing 'This Old Road' in 2006. But now, three years later, the country icon is once again creating new music. At 72 years old ... Read more

 
Apr 15 2009 8:00AM by Linda Laird

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The Boot: The tables are turning yet again in the whole Ethan Hawke / Kris Kristofferson / Toby Keith brouhaha. Hawke wrote an article in Rolling Stone magazine detailing an alleged encounter between the two country stars backstage at Willie Nelson's 2003 ... Read more

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