Steve: Part of the furniture Nov 13, 2009
I have to stick with the guys I can do, like I did a Kris Kristofferson project last year ... I went the AC/DC and Pink Floyd route much later but I was never the kind of guy who declared war against the music of my parents, so Neil Diamond, Roger Whittaker, Bob Seger, Kris Kristofferson were all very much alive in my memory and of course I still own their CDs. (iAfrica.com)
Taylor Swift Makes CMA History Nov 13, 2009
As she got on the stage Wednesday she said she just got a hug from Kris Kristofferson, who, with Lee Ann Womack, had presented her award, and, Swift said with that hug, she was "good.". Brad Paisley won his third CMA Award as Male Vocalist of the year. (KWTX.com, TX)
Swift claims BMIs top song prize for 2nd time Nov 12, 2009
- Taylor Swift started what could be an interesting week with her second straight song of the year award at the BMI Country Awards Tuesday, when Kris Kristofferson was honored as an icon ... Theres no better songwriter alive than Kris Kristofferson, Nelson said. (MSNBC -- Music)
Taylor Swift Wins Four, Including Entertainer of the Year, at 'The 43rd Annual CMA Awards' Nov 12, 2009
CMA Awards presenters included Dale Earnhardt Jr.; stars of ABC's "The Middle" Neil Flynn and Patricia Heaton; Faith Hill and husband McGraw; Julianne Hough; nominee Randy Houser; nine-time Awards winners The Judds; Kid Rock; Country Music Hall of Fame member Kris Kristofferson; nominee Jake Owen; Kellie Pickler; LeAnn Rimes; ABC News' Robin Roberts, co-anchor of "Good Morning America"; and six-time CMA Awards winner Lee Ann Womack. Love and Theft hosted the Pre-Telecast Awards. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jack Ingram gushes over Kris Kristofferson, gets ready for the Ryman Nov 12, 2009
Jack Ingram gushes over Kris Kristofferson, gets ready for theRyman at tennessean ... 0 Response to Jack Ingram gushes over Kris Kristofferson, gets ready for theRyman. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Kris Kristofferson, Taylor Swift, Bobby Pinson, Brooks & Dunn and Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville Earn Top Honors at BMI Country Awards Nov 11, 2009
Kris Kristofferson, Taylor Swift, Bobby Pinson, Brooks & Dunn and Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville Earn Top Honors at BMI Country Awards - Yahoo ... Kris Kristofferson, Taylor Swift, Bobby Pinson, Brooks & Dunn and Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville Earn Top Honors at BMI Country Awards ... In addition to toasting the writers and publishers of the past years 50 most-performed country songs from the BMI repertoire, the ceremony honored Kris Kristofferson as a BMI Icon; named Taylor... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Swift wins 2nd straight BMI award for top song Nov 11, 2009
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP): Taylor Swift started what could be an interesting week with her second straight song of the year award at the BMI Country Awards Tuesday, where Kris Kristofferson was honored as an icon ... "There's no better songwriter alive than Kris Kristofferson," Nelson said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The bitter tears of Johnny Cash Nov 10, 2009
" He joined with fellow musicians Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson and Robbie Robertson to call for the release of jailed AIM leader Leonard Peltier. Since Cash first recorded "The Ballad of Ira Hayes" in 1964, many musicians have recorded their own versions. Kris Kristofferson is one of those musicians. He summed up the spirit behind Cash's now nearly forgotten protest album in his eulogy for Cash, who died in 2003. Cash, he said, was a "holy terror ... " Johnny Cash, a Bodhisattva in my book,... (Salon)
Folk-country musician Jewel sings a 'Lullaby' in Melbourne Oct 30, 2009
She was raised listening to Loretta Lynn, Kris Kristofferson, Gram Parsons and Merle Haggard. (2 of 2). (Florida Today)
Nov 14: David Anderle, Elizabeth McGrath, Gail Potocky, Charlie Immer at BSFA Oct 21, 2009
He worked with such well-known artists as Brian Wilson, Frank Zappa, The Doors, Leon Russell and Sheryl Crowe and produced albums for Judy Collins, Rita Coolidge, Kris Kristofferson, Chris DeBurgh, The Circle Jerks plus many others. Anderle also music supervised and produced the soundtracks for "The Breakfast Club" and "Pretty in Pink." In 2007 his passion for painting was fully realized with his first gallery show and monograph, "David Anderle: Better Late Than Never" for Billy Shire Fine Arts. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Indie label joining Athens scene Oct 19, 2009
The company has released more than 200 records, including works by Grammy Award-winning musicians such as Dwight Yoakam, Steve Earle, Rickie Lee Jones, Kris Kristofferson and Delbert McClinton. New West will be looking to sign new bands from the Athens area and throughout the Southeast, Strang said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
ACL Kicks Off New Season This Weekend Oct 2, 2009
Others appearing this season are Kenny Chesney, Elvis Costello, Pearl Jam, Steve Earle, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel. ACL will host its first hip-hop episode this season with rapper Mos Def and the Somali-Canadian rapper and poet K'Naan on Jan. 16. (KWTX.com, TX)
Click to read: Second Cup Cafe: The Gatlin Brothers Sep 12, 2009
Larry Gatlin wrote more than 30 Top 40 hits, including songs that were recorded by music greats such as Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Barbara Streisand, Tom Jones, and Elvis Presley. Larry is a jack of all trades: He's also an actor and writer. (CBS News -- Early Show)
The Backroads: Are the Good Times Really Over? Sep 12, 2009
I guess Ive always liked The Hag (whom Ive seen live) and, for that matter, all of his outlaw country buddies Willie, Waylon, Johnny, Bocephus, Kris Kristofferson who do seem, however, a bit less conservative than Merle. This song truly traverses any political divide, though, by intelligently embodying the American ideal, and I think its as relevant today as it was more than 25 years ago. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Famous people who used to teach Sep 4, 2009
Kris Kristofferson: The country star was a Rhodes Scholar who studied literature at Oxford before joining the Army and rising to the rank of captain. Towards the end of his tour of duty, Kristofferson took a job as an English teacher at West Point, but he decided against the professorship at the last minute. (CNN)
Wynette to receive country honour Sep 3, 2009
Among the other stars to have previously been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame include Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, Vince Gill and Kris Kristofferson. Wynette, who dominated the country charts throughout the 1960s and early 1970s, was also inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame shortly after her death. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Comic Dane Cook heads to Fresno Aug 26, 2009
There have been many additions to the upcoming concert schedule recently -- ranging from Disney's Imagination Movers to Kris Kristofferson and Three Dog Night to Five Finger Death Punch. Here's a roundup. (Fresno Bee)
Jerry Lee Lewis to release new single Aug 25, 2009
Jerry Lee Lewis is releasing his first country CD since the 1970s later this year, which will feature several tracks written by Kris Kristofferson. The first single, "Mean Old Man," will be released by Shangri-La Music and be available for download Tuesday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Tickets for Fresno fair concerts go on sale Aug 19, 2009
There have been many additions to the upcoming concert schedule recently -- ranging from Disney's 00003282 Imagination Movers to Kris Kristofferson and Three Dog Night to Five Finger Death Punch. Here's a roundup. (Fresno Bee)
Concert acts head to Valley Aug 14, 2009
Kris Kristofferson and Three Dog Night are among the additions ... There have been many additions to the upcoming concert schedule recently -- ranging from Disney's Imagination Movers to Kris Kristofferson and Three Dog Night to Five Finger Death Punch ... Kris Kristofferson is playing Jan. 14 at Tower Theatre. (Fresno Bee)
LETTER: Top Bagelfest bands should be country Aug 7, 2009
Writers such as Kris Kristofferson, Hank Williams Sr, Willie Nelson, and others have written classics that have been recorded by many artists. Many of these artits were not in the Counrty Musio field at all, but recognized a good song no matter where it came from. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Critic’s corner Aug 6, 2009
A broadcast of the May 3 concert at Madison Square Garden, featuring Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, and others. So You Think You Can Dance 8 p.m., Channel 25. (Boston Globe)
Pete Seegers 90th birthday bash airs this week Jul 29, 2009
Joining Seeger are more than 40 artists including Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Kris Kristofferson, Richie Havens, Roger McGuinn, Ani DiFranco, Taj Mahal, Steve Earle, Tom Morello and Dave Matthews. Collectively, they sing of a joyous activism and love of country. (MSNBC -- Television)
Parker, Broderick twins debut Jul 1, 2009
Kris Kristofferson will be honored by BMI as a music icon during the music-licensing organization's country awards in November. BMI announced the selection Tuesday morning. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Pete Seeger's 90th Birthday Celebration from Madison Square Garden: A Great Performances special airing on PBS this summer Jun 30, 2009
Joining Seeger for this extraordinary concert event were more than 40 artists, including Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Kris Kristofferson, Richie Havens, Roger McGuinn, Ani DiFranco, Taj Mahal, Ben Harper, Dave Matthews, and many others who performed songs inspired by Seegers music and activism. Concert highlights include Seeger leading the audience in a rousing sing-along of Amazing Grace. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
BMI to honor Kristofferson as a music icon Jun 30, 2009
Kris Kristofferson will be honored by BMI as a music icon during the music licensing organization's country awards in November. BMI announced the selection Tuesday morning. (Yahoo News)
The Starting Point: Online privacy and voting age changes Jun 23, 2009
Singer/actor Kris Kristofferson, 73. Sen. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Exhibits show off talent of performers from area Jun 18, 2009
TIME MARCHES ON: Doug Stone turns 53 on Friday; Kris Kristofferson, will celebrate his 73rd on Monday; and Ramblin' Tommy Scott in Toccoa, Ga. turns 92 on Wednesday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 21-27 Jun 18, 2009
Singer-actor Kris Kristofferson is 73. Actor Michael Lerner is 68. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Johnny Cash: The Man in Black Jun 3, 2009
His sales dropped, but Cash stayed in the limelight, becoming part of The Highwaymen with Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, and Waylon Jennings. Cash died September 12, 2003 from complications from diabetes. (Suite101.com)
Full story..... May 29, 2009
As Kris Kristofferson once said of him, I ve never heard anybody who was so enchanting on subjects I didn t even give a damn about. Poet, raconteur, Grammy winner, trickster, charmer, flat picker, song collector and busker are all there for the listening. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Not many singers have had military slant on patriotism May 21, 2009
KRIS KRISTOFFERSON: His father and both grandfathers had served in the military, so it was natural for Mr. Kristofferson to join the Army after receiving a master's degree at Oxford in 1960. He became a captain and put together a band during his service. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Roy Clark, Barbara Mandrell Join Hall Of Fame May 18, 2009
" Crowell led a harmonica-heavy rendition of Roy Orbison's "Candy Man" for McCoy, 68, a multi-instrumentalist best known for his harmonica work. McCoy's first session was "Candy Man" in 1961. Since then, he's recorded with Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Gordon Lightfoot, Paul Simon, Ringo Starr, Leon Russell, Tanya Tucker and many more. "Well, I never really cared for harmonica or harmonica players until I heard Charlie McCoy," said Harold Bradley, a veteran... (Click2Houston, TX)
New Inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame (9:54p.m.) May 18, 2009
Since then, he's recorded with Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Gordon Lightfoot, Paul Simon, Ringo Starr, Leon Russell, Tanya Tucker and many more. "Well, I never really cared for harmonica or harmonica players until I heard Charlie McCoy," said Harold Bradley, a veteran session guitarist who formally inducted McCoy. (WTVR.com, VA)
Services Pending In Texas For Songwriter Stephen Bruton May 12, 2009
Bruton, who with Kris Kristofferson for nearly 40 years, had songs recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett and others. Services are pending in Fort Worth for Bruton who died Saturday of complications of throat cancer. (KWTX.com, TX)
Deaths in the news: Stephen Bruton May 12, 2009
LOS ANGELES - Guitarist and songwriter Stephen Bruton, who had played with Kris Kristofferson for nearly 40 years and whose songs had been recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett and others, has died. He was 60. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Stephen Bruton, 60, guitarist, songwriter May 11, 2009
Mr. Bruton, who had played with Kris Kristofferson for nearly 40 years and whose songs had been recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Jimmy Buffett, and numerous others, died at the Los Angeles home of his friend since childhood, musician-producer T Bone Burnett, with whom he had recently completed work on a film, "Crazy Heart," that Burnett is producing and for which he asked Mr. Bruton to produce the music. "We finished it about two weeks ago," Burnett said Saturday. (Boston Globe)
Investors Say Promoter Owes Them $2 Million May 11, 2009
Some say the 2006 Carnegie Hall concert with Jones and opening act Kris Kristofferson also lost money, even though it was a sellout. The Halloween 2006 show with Devo and Flock of Seagulls at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium didn't draw well, creditors say, and troubles continued in 2007, despite Martin's nomination as country music promoter of the year. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
The songs, they are a-changing May 10, 2009
Joan Baez, Steve Earle, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Kris Kristofferson and Kate and Anna McGarrigle and many others celebrated the communal music of Seeger, responsible for writing or popularizing folk standards We Shall Overcome, Turn. Turn. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Roger McGuinn: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer the 'Forrest Gump of music'? May 7, 2009
"Harrison "really liked the break," he recalls.Sunday McGuinn, who fronted the Byrds (McGuinn suggested the spelling of what is English slang for girls) from 1964 to 1973, shared a Madison Square Garden stage with Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Ani DiFranco, Kris Kristofferson and 2008 Dowagiac visitor Arlo Guthrie, among many others, for a four-hour benefit concert for Pete Seeger's 90th birthday.Tickets for "The Clearwater Concert" cost 19.19 (Seeger's birth year) to 250, with the... (Dowagiac News, MI)
An all-star hootenanny for an American icon May 4, 2009
Other team efforts:Maggie's Farm brought together Kris Kristofferson, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Richie Havens, Warren Haynes and Mahal. Kristofferson and Ani DiFranco offered Hole in the Bucket, while DiFranco and Bruce Cockburn covered Which Side Are You On. (USA Today)
Great Performances To Record All-Star Concert Celebrating Pete Seeger's 90th Birthday May 3 at Madison Square Garden May 2, 2009
Joining Seeger for the once-in-a-lifetime concert event are John Mellencamp, Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Bruce Springsteen, Kris Kristofferson, Richie Havens, Roger McGuinn, Ani DiFranco, Taj Mahal, Ruby Dee, Ben Harper, Peggy Seeger, and Dave Matthews, plus many others who perform songs inspired by Seegers music and activism. The power of music is great, but there is something special about the power of television and music together, said Neal Shapiro, President and CEO of WNET.ORG,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Read Hannity's America Apr 28, 2009
Click here to watch John Rich's new music video featuring Mickey Rourke and Kris Kristofferson. Click here for more on Rich's new album "Son of a Preacher Man."And don't miss Rich on "Hannity" tonight at 9 p.m. ET. (Fox News)
Even Fewer Children Left Behind Apr 18, 2009
Ethan Hawke on Kris Kristofferson. Kara Hadge | April 10, 2009. (Slate)
Sunday Mornin' Man Recalls NYC -- Barely Apr 9, 2009
KRIS Kristofferson -- known for his beard, weather-beaten voice, "Me and Bobby McGee" and a penchant for speaking his mind -- is in a pretty good place at 72. A Rhodes scholar and former Army helicopter pilot who quit the service to write songs in Nashville, Kristofferson played with pals Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings in the Highwaymen. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
It's on: Toby Keith livid over Ethan Hawke's Rolling Stone article Apr 7, 2009
The country star lit into the actor for an article Hawke wrote in the new issue of Rolling Stone about Kris Kristofferson. In it, Hawke refers to a blowup Kristofferson had with an unnamed country star back in 2003 that sounds a lot Toby Keith. (KHOU.com, TX)
Music review: Kristofferson fans Haggard flame Apr 4, 2009
Country music great Merle Haggard doesn't do acoustic performances - he's an old-time honky-tonk man - but he couldn't resist the invitation from Kris Kristofferson to do three special joint acoustic concerts. Still, Haggard looked a little flustered when he flubbed a line or his teleprompter man posted the wrong song Wednesday at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
John Rich Premieres Video for "Shuttin' Detroit Down" on Entertainment Tonight This Friday Apr 2, 2009
com Starring Mickey Rourke and Kris Kristofferson ... As previously released, the video stars Oscar-nominated Mickey Rourke and Country Music Hall Of Fame Member Kris Kristofferson. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Leno returning to honor man who helped launch career Mar 30, 2009
He performed at the club from January to September in 1972, opening for Buddy Rich, America, Kris Kristofferson, and others. The Lennie's gig was a turning point in his career, Leno said. (Boston Globe)
Country star Merle Haggard stands tall Mar 30, 2009
He has even let Kris Kristofferson talk him into doing three dates with just the two of them on acoustic guitars (the first is Wednesday at Wells Fargo Center in Santa Rosa), although Haggard, who has probably never performed a single song by himself with just an acoustic guitar in public during his entire career, is already thinking about renegotiating Kristofferson's proposal ... Kris Kristofferson and Merle Haggard: 8 p.m. Wednesday. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Merle Haggard's country life Mar 30, 2009
Haggard and Kris Kristofferson perform together Wednesday at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Critics' pop music picks in Boston Mar 27, 2009
KRIS KRISTOFFERSON Rhodes scholar, floor sweeper, helicopter pilot, country music songwriting legend, Streisand slayer, vampire doctor. Kristofferson's done it all and lived to tell the tale. (Boston Globe)
John Rich works hard, but plays harder Mar 24, 2009
Im trying to recover from a trip I just made to Los Angeles that was insanity, 36 hours of absolute insanity, he says, then goes into a story about drinking with actor Mickey Rourke, who appears with Kris Kristofferson in the video for Richs latest hit, Shuttin Detroit Down. . (MSNBC -- News)
John Rich to Release Son Of A Preacher Man on March 24 Mar 20, 2009
Video For First Single Shuttin Detroit Down Will Star Mickey Rourke and Kris Kristofferson ... The buzz now gets even greater as the video for the single, Shuttin Detroit Down will star Mickey Rourke and Kris Kristofferson ... I cannot think of two guys who have pulled themselves up by the boot straps time and time again, blue collar level superstars than Mickey Rourke and Kris Kristofferson, says Rich. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Choctaw Bingo Mar 14, 2009
You can see, though, with just one twist of the DNA, how the son can bring the father's literary talent to the outlaw country/redneck rock genre; he writes songs with the kind of offhanded quick wit and painfully bitter, cut-to-the-bone romantic remorse with which geniuses like John Hiatt, Kris Kristofferson, Steve Earl, Robert Earl Keene, and Rodney Crowell made their names. Rosanne Cash and Emmylou Harris sometimes hit that note of highway melancholy, too. (Slate)
Deserted ... After Being In Acoma Mar 8, 2009
The good news is I just fixed one of them this morning on another car, its easy to do, explained the mechanic, who looked like an aging Kris Kristofferson in bad need of a shave, dentistry and a hair salon. The bad news, he added, is that I gotta find some place that has those parts. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Kristofferson still touring and acting at 72 Feb 28, 2009
Apparently, movie executives once wanted Brad Pitt to play Kris Kristofferson. And Bobby McGee. (NJ.com -- Times)
Phosphorescent's trail of heartache and hard living Feb 27, 2009
Like Nelson and even Kris Kristofferson, Houck knows and writes about the desolation of life on the road, the loneliness of late nights and heartache, and the consequences of hard living. "I'd be lying to you if I were to say that drugs and booze haven't had a decent effect on my life," Houck says, declining to elaborate. (Boston Globe)
Renowned Canadian Artist Corb Lund Signs With New West Records Feb 18, 2009
"Lund will be touring Australia at the end of February through the beginning of March before returning to Nashville to start recording his new album with producer Harry Stinson, who also produced Lund's last three releases.Check out and for summer tour dates, photos and additional information.About New West Records:New West Records LLC is an eleven year old, wholly independent record label distributed in the United States by RED Distribution. With offices in Los Angeles and Austin TX, the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Salados Wildflower Art Show Blooms With Art, Wine & Fine Entertainment Feb 10, 2009
Paul performs all over Central Texas lending his unique interpretations to songs written mainly by Texas song writing greats such as Guy Clark, Townes VanZandt, Kris Kristofferson, Lyle Lovett, Bill Joe Shafer, Steven Formholz and many others. Fellow musicians, Doug Taylor and Michael Samuels play regularly with notable Austin-area bands, are in-demand studio musicians and have performed at Willie Nelsons Fourth of July Picnic. (KWTX.com, TX)
Sweepstakes: 'He's Just Not That Into You' Feb 10, 2009
The film boasts an all-star cast, including Ben Affleck as Neil; Jennifer Aniston as Beth; Drew Barrymore as Mary; Jennifer Connelly as Janine; Kevin Connolly as Conor; Bradley Cooper as Ben; Ginnifer Goodwin as Gigi; Scarlett Johansson as Anna; Kris Kristofferson as Ken and Justin Long as Alex. "He's Just Not That Into You" is directed by Ken Kwapis from a screenplay by Abby Kohn & Marc Silverstein, based on the book by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo. (KCRA 3, CA)
Rom-com is Not That Into its own premise Feb 7, 2009
Despite some fun performances most notably from Goodwin, Long and Cooper, as well as cameos by Luis Guzman, Kris Kristofferson and comic duo Frangela this failure of nerve undercuts a movie that had the potential to be a romantic comedy with some bite. 2009 msnbc. (MSNBC -- Movies)
