Kris Kristofferson
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Country: United States
- Born: June 22, 1936 in Brownsville, Texas, United States
- Died: September 28, 2024 in Maui, Hawaii, United States
Biography
Kris Kristofferson was a seminal American singer, songwriter, and actor, celebrated for his literary and raw songwriting that redefined country music. He penned enduring hits like "Me and Bobby McGee," famously recorded by *Janis Joplin*, "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down" for *Johnny Cash*, and "For the Good Times". After a slow start, his 1970 debut album 'Kristofferson' on #Monument# Records showcased his gravelly voice and poetic depth. Alongside a successful acting career that earned him a Golden Globe for 'A Star Is Born', he formed the country supergroup The Highwaymen with *Willie Nelson*, *Waylon Jennings*, and *Johnny Cash*, cementing his status as an outlaw country icon.
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Kris Kristofferson Discography
- Kristofferson (1970) - Album - rated 3.88/5
- The Silver Tongued Devil and I (1971) - Album - rated 3.98/5
- Jesus Was a Capricorn (1972) - Album - rated 3.64/5
- Border Lord (1972) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- Spooky Lady's Sideshow (1974) - Album - rated 3.18/5
- The Very Best of Kris Kristofferson (1999) - Compilation - rated 3.61/5
- This Old Road (2006) - Album - rated 3.66/5