Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson, "Closer To The Bone" (New West) One of American music's most celebrated songwriters, Kris Kristofferson, continues his renewed commitment to music on "Closer To The Bone," the follow-up to 2006's "This Old Road," his first album in a dozen years. As with the previous album, Kristofferson works with veteran producer Don Was, who keeps arrangements stripped and focused on Kristofferson's craggy voice and rudimentary yet expressive acoustic guitar. Kristofferson states his purpose when he sings, "Nothing but the truth now," in the title song. These are heart-laid-bare lyrics from a 73-year-old interested in mining his truths rather than entertaining. He's still whittling ... Read Full Story

      KrisKristofferson, Chris Christopherson, Chris Christofferson, BMI Country Music Awards The 57th Annual BMI Country Award were held on November 10, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. U.S. Performing right organization BMI recognizes the songwriters and publishers of the more performed BMA country songs on U.S. Television and radio for the past year. Kris Kristofferson was honored as a BMI icon at the black-tie, invitation – only gala, held at the company's Music Row offices in Nashville, Tennessee. Country music icon Kris Kristofferson was honored at the BMI Awards, the oldest awards saluting country's top music makers. The guest list of expected performers includes Kris ... Read Full Story

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—-The 57th Annual BMI Country Awards celebrated the genre’s top hit-makers tonight in Nashville. In addition to toasting the writers and publishers of the past year’s 50 most-performed country songs from the BMI repertoire, the ceremony honored Kris Kristofferson as a BMI Icon; named Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” Song of the Year, Bobby Pinson Songwriter of the Year, and Sony/ATV … Here is the original: Kris Kristofferson, Taylor Swift, Bobby Pinson, Brooks & Dunn and Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville Earn Top Honors … (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) Read Full Story

At last night's BMI Country Awards, Kris Kristofferson was honored as a BMI Icon. A very moving tribute to the man was brought by Patty Griffin, Vince Gill and Willie Nelson. What I wouldn't give to have heard those three perform Kris's 'Help Me Make It Through the Night'! Country stars in attendance were also suitably moved. Jimmy Wayne tweeted from the evening: "Patty Griffith is sing,, Read Full Story

Short video of Jake Owen talking about singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson at the BMI Country Music Awards this past week. Follow Us: Read Full Story