Kristofferson was. His work was so closely intertwined in creation and reception that it was obvious how they fed each other. The characters in his songs and the ones he played in movies were all very much Kristofferson characters: refracted,

Kris Kristofferson's South Texas hometown honored the late star in a heartfelt statement, acknowledging all their "legendary son" accomplished.

Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and A-list Hollywood actor, has died.

Kris Kristofferson was always modest about his talent. He disliked being called a poet and preferred it when other people performed his songs. "I sing like a bullfrog," he once told record producer Fred Foster.

Kris Kristofferson, who died over the weekend at 88, was one of country music's greatest poets. His work elevated the genre and set a new standard for lyricism on Music Row. The big picture: Kristofferson's sprawling legacy includes well-known work as a singer and an actor.

Kris Kristofferson was a legend in country music, Hollywood and beyond. The star, who died on Sept. 28, 2024 at the age of 88, first began his music career in the 1970s and collaborated with iconic stars like Janis Joplin,