Kris Kristofferson

HEE HAW, Buck Owens, Roy Clark, 1969-1993

When Country Music Variety Shows Were a Mainstay of TV

Porter Wagoner, Johnny Cash, Jimmy Dean and Glen Campbell were some of the hottest country stars to host a variety show.
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 26: L/R: Kris Kristofferson performs during A Look Into The Life & Songs Of Kris Kristofferson on The Steps at WME on October 26, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.

A Friend Remembers the Original Big Country Outlaw, Kris Kristofferson

A friend remembers the legendary singer-songwriter.
The Highwaymen perform on stage, L-R Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson, Ahoy, Rotterdam, 20th April 1992

After Kris Kristofferson’s Death, Willie Nelson Is the Only Surviving Member of the Highwaymen

Learn more about the group of friends and country music superstars.

Grammy-Winning Musician & ‘A Star Is Born’ Actor Kris Kristofferson Dies at 88

The award-winning actor and singer-songwriter had been battling health issues for a number of years.

Watch Donny & Marie Channel Luke & Leia in a 1977 ‘Star Wars’ Spoof

Plus Kris Kristofferson as Han Solo! Redd Foxx as Obi-Wan! Artoo, Threepio and Chewbacca! Paul Lynde, dancing stormtroopers and more in a September 1977 episode of the Osmonds’ variety show.