Kris Kristofferson’s songs couched intimate moments in cosmic terms, pushing country in an existentialist direction.

Kristofferson was. His work was so closely intertwined in creation and reception that it was obvious how they fed each other.

Kristofferson has been lauded as a legendary Renaissance man: an Army helicopter pilot, Rhodes scholar, Golden Gloves boxer, ...

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The esteemed singer-songwriter behind "Me and Bobby McGee" and dozens of other hits was also memorable on the big screen in ...

Legendary country singer/songwriter Kris Kristofferson, who wrote classic songs like "Me and Bobby McGee" and "Sunday Morning ...

Kris Kristofferson, a man who seemingly could have been successful at just about anything he tried, turned his cathedral-like ...

Kris Kristofferson was as compelling as a movie star as he was a musician, whether he was breaking hearts or killing vampires. Our appreciation.

After years as a struggling songwriter, he found his voice with a direct, evocative style that launched his decades-long ...

A true Renaissance man, it really is impossible to put your finger on the one thing Kristofferson will be most remembered.

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.

The actor, songwriter and country giant was lauded by Bob Dylan, had his material covered by Johnny Cash and Janis Joplin, ...