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On This Day: The Highwaymen Release their Final Album ‘The Road Goes on Forever’ in 1995
Today, we look back at The Highwaymen as more than a country supergroup. If we’re being honest, Johnny Cash, Waylon…
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Country MusicEntertainmentMusic‘Why Me, Lord?’: How Johnny Cash, George Jones & Merle Haggard Made the Kristofferson Hymn So Soulful
by Jim CaseyIt’s hard to believe that Country Music Hall of Fame member Kris Kristofferson scored only one No. 1 single as…
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Country MusicNewsOn This Day: The Highwaymen Score Lone No. 1 Single With ‘Highwayman’ in 1985
by Jim CaseyThe Highwaymen—country music’s superest supergroup—scored their lone No. 1 single when “Highwayman” ascended to the top of the Billboard Hot…
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Country MusicEntertainmentMusicOn This Day: Kris Kristofferson Scores Lone No. 1 Hit as a Solo Artist With ‘Why Me’ in 1973
by Jim CaseyKris Kristofferson scored his first—and only—No. 1 hit as a solo artist when “Why Me” topped the Billboard Hot Country…
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Country MusicEntertainmentMusicGarth Brooks Being Honored With Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award
Country music‘s best-selling artist is being honored. Garth Brooks is going to receive the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award. It’s…
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Country MusicEntertainmentMusicKris Kristofferson to Release ‘Live at Gilley’s Album Including 15 Previously Unreleased Recordings
by Blake EllsKris Kristofferson is giving fans a chance to relive some of the best days in country music history. This fall,…
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Country MusicEntertainmentMusicWATCH: Jason Isbell Covers Outlaw Classic ‘Pancho and Lefty’ at Hall of Fame
by Jim Casey“Lefty, he can’t sing the blues, all night long like he used to…” But Jason Isbell can—his cover of “Pancho…
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MusicNewsOn This Day: ‘A Star Is Born’ Starring Kris Kristofferson Hits Theaters in 1976
45 years ago today, the 1976 remake of “A Star Is Born” hit theaters. Kris Kristofferson and Barbara Streisand made…
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MusicNewsOn This Day: Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, and Willie Nelson Record ‘Highwayman’
37 years ago today four of country music’s greatest got together to record Highwayman. Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson,…
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MusicNewsWATCH: Tyler Childers’ Kris Kristofferson Cover at Hinterland Music Festival Will Give You Chills
The Hinterland music festival wrapped up last night. Before it ended, some of the most popular independent country artists took…
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MusicNewsKris Kristofferson: 3 Outsiders Wax Poetic About Their Favorite Songs to Celebrate Kris’ 85th Birthday
by Jim CaseyKris Kristofferson is the baddest man to ever add “country music artist” to his resume. Let that sink in for…
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MusicNewsOn This Day: Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Waylon Jennings ‘Stagecoach’ Remake Debuts in 1986
If you’re going to remake a classic film, you have to do it right. This is especially true if the…
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EntertainmentNewsElvis Presley Almost Starred in 1976 ‘A Star is Born’: Here’s Why Kris Kristofferson Landed the Role Instead
by Jon D. B.For the third iteration of this oft-revisited title, the one and only Elvis Presley was actually producer & lead Barbara…
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MusicNewsWatch Kris Kristofferson Tell Story Behind Janis Joplin Recording ‘Me and Bobby McGee’
by Keeli Parkey“Me and Bobby McGee” was one of the most beloved songs ever recorded by rock icon Janis Joplin. But, did…
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MusicNewsCountry Rewind: The Highwaymen Whip Crowd Into Frenzy With ‘Highwayman’ Performance in 1990
Take a look at this The Highwaymen clip. The country supergroup of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris…
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MusicNewsKris Kristofferson: Meet the Legendary Songwriter’s 8 Kids
Besides being an influential performer, actor, and songwriter, Kris Kristofferson is also busy with his own personal life. Kristofferson is…
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MusicNewsReba McEntire Belts ‘Me and Bobby McGee’ with Country Legend Kris Kristofferson in 2016 Show
by Jim CaseyReba McEntire paid tribute to Kris Kristofferson with a rousing rendition of “Me and Bobby McGee” in 2016.In March 2016,…
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MusicNewsOn This Day: Kris Kristofferson Inducted into The Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1985
by Jim CaseyKris Kristofferson added another feather to his distinguished cap on March 18, 1985, when he was inducted into the Songwriters…
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MusicNewsWATCH: Willie Nelson Pays Tribute to Kris Kristofferson with Incredible ‘Me and Bobby McGee’ Performance
by Emily MorganDuring an Austin City New Year’s Eve episode in 2016, artists of all genres came together to honor Kris Kristofferson,…
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MusicNewsCountry Throwback: The Highwaymen Perform ‘It Is What It Is’ on ‘Late Show with David Letterman’ in 1995
Watch country music legends, The Highwaymen, perform live on Late Show with David Letterman.Pioneers of outlaw country music Waylon Jennings,…
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MusicNewsOn This Day: Kris Kristofferson Marries Lisa Meyers in 1983
Country artist Kris Kristofferson is known for songs like “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Sunday Mornin’ Comin,’” and “Help Me Make…
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MusicNewsOn This Day: Iconic ‘Highwaymen’ Album Certified Gold in 1986
The Highwaymen celebrated some big news 35 years ago today. The super group’s first album was certified gold, meaning their…
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MusicNewsKris Kristofferson No. 1 Hits: History of His Chart-Topping Tracks
by Jacklyn KrolKris Kristofferson is an artist and songwriting legend. Discover a list of his hit No. 1 songs and the stories…
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EntertainmentNewsCountry Throwback: Kris Kristofferson Stuns Crowd at First-Ever Farm Aid in 1985
Kris Kristofferson puts on an epic performance of one of his most legendary songs at the inaugural Farm Aid.When he…
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MusicNewsRemembering Kris Kristofferson and Toby Keith’s Reportedly Legendary Argument on Willie Nelson’s Birthday
by Chris HaneyBack in 2003, country icon Willie Nelson was celebrating his 70th birthday, but two other country stars stole the headlines…
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