Biography kris kristofferson

American singer and actor (1936–2024)

"Kristofferson" redirects here. For other uses, see Kristofferson (disambiguation).

Kristoffer Kristofferson (June 22, 1936 – September 28, 2024) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor.

He was a pioneering figure in the outlaw country movement of the 1970s, moving away from the polished Nashville sound and toward a more raw, introspective style.

Biography kris kristofferson

During the 1970s, he also embarked on a successful career as a Hollywood actor.

Kristofferson released his debut album Kristofferson in 1970. Among his songwriting credits are "Me and Bobby McGee", "For the Good Times", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", and "Help Me Make It Through the Night", all of which became hits for other artists.

Kristofferson was also a member of the country music supergroup the Highwaymen between 1985 and 1995. He has charted 12 times on the American BillboardHot Country Songs charts; his highest peaking singles there are "Why Me" and "Highwaym