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September 30, 2024

Kris Kristofferson Was the Gravelly Voice of a Generation - and the Real Deal Onscreen

The late, great songwriter was just as compelling as a movie star as he was a musician, whether he was breaking hearts, killing vampires or just kicking ass

By David Fear

Kris Kristofferson's Final Performances Are Required Viewing

The late songwriter appeared at Willie Nelson's 90th birthday shows to join Rosanne Cash and Norah Jones for a pair of tear-jerking duets

The Kristoffersons Make It

Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolridge talk about their "hot" moment as a married couple in their 1978 cover story

Sinéad O'Connor Was Booed Offstage. Kris Kristofferson Came to Her Defense

The country songwriter supported O'Connor following a disastrous performance at a Bob Dylan tribute concert, just days after she tore up a photo of the pope on Saturday Night Live

That Time Kris Kristofferson Played a Singing Han Solo in a Campy 'Star Wars' Spoof

The surreal song-and-dance number, featuring Redd Fox and fleet-footed Stormtroopers, appeared on The Donny & Marie Show in 1976

'A Gentleman, Kind Soul, and Lover of Words': Tributes to Kris Kristofferson Pour In

Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Sheryl Crow, and more led the country contingent, while an array of other musicians and actors also paid their respects to the late songwriter

Barbra Streisand Pays Tribute to Kris Kristofferson: 'I Knew He Was Something Special'

The musicians famously co-starred in Oscar-winning film A Star Is Born

Margo Price on Kris Kristofferson: He 'Didn't Play by Anyone Else's Rules'

Singer remembered performing with Kristofferson at Newport Folk Fest: He “pulled me in for a big hug at the end of song”

Rosanne Cash Remembers Kris Kristofferson: 'A Piece of My Heart and Family History'

Kristofferson frequently worked with Rosanne and her father, Johnny, over the course of his career

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Kris Kristofferson: The Gravelly Voice of a Generation

September 30, 2024

Kris Kristofferson Was the Gravelly Voice of a Generation - and the Real Deal Onscreen

Kris Kristofferson's Final Performances Are Required Viewing

The Kristoffersons Make It

Sinéad O'Connor Was Booed Offstage. Kris Kristofferson Came to Her Defense

That Time Kris Kristofferson Played a Singing Han Solo in a Campy 'Star Wars' Spoof

'A Gentleman, Kind Soul, and Lover of Words': Tributes to Kris Kristofferson Pour In

Barbra Streisand Pays Tribute to Kris Kristofferson: 'I Knew He Was Something Special'

Margo Price on Kris Kristofferson: He 'Didn't Play by Anyone Else's Rules'

Rosanne Cash Remembers Kris Kristofferson: 'A Piece of My Heart and Family History'

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