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On This Day: The Highwaymen Score Lone No. 1 Single With ‘Highwayman’ in 1985
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Jim Casey
The Highwaymen—country music’s superest supergroup—scored their lone No. 1 single when “Highwayman” ascended to the…
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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”…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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’…
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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…
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