Highlights from the music career of Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson, who became one of the most influential American singer-songwriters of his time with works such as “Me and Bobby McGee,” as well as becoming a successful actor, died Saturday at the age of 88, according to a family statement.
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Jay Janner/American-Statesman -Kris Kristofferson, left, and Jamey Johnson hug after their performance at 'We Walk The Line' at ACL Live at the Moody Theater on Friday, April 20, 2012.2/10
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Superstar Kris Kristofferson, right, renews his friendships in Nashville at the annual BMI Awards gala and banquet on Oct. 11, 1983, at BMI headquarters on Music Row. BMI president Ed Cramer, left, was there to greet his Music City songwriters and song publishers.3/10
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Kris Kristofferson, left, and Willie Nelson, chat during a rehearsal for a tribute to the legendary countrry artist Johnny Cash which will be part of the Country Music Awards program Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2003 in Nashville. Others participating in the tribute are Hank Williams, Jr., Sheryl Crow, Travis Tritt and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.4/10
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Renowned songwriter Kris Kristofferson talks about taking the bitter of being famous with the sweet during his interview Jan. 10, 1971. He is currently enjoying his biggest song success to date with "For The Good Times," a hit by Ray Price.5/10
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Heather Byrd, left, interviews star Kris Kristofferson of the "Bloodworth" movie on the red carpet of the Nashville Film Festival April 15, 2011.6/10
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Kris Kristofferson, center, shares a laugh with Max Wiseman, left, and Marty Stuart, backstage during legend Earl Scruggs and Friends show at the Ford Theatre in the Country Music Hall of Fame Sept. 14, 2004.7/10
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Kris Kristofferson watches as Merle Haggard plays a guitar section while they performed together in 2011 at Oneida Casino. Merle Haggard And Kris Kristofferson8/10
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Kris Kristofferson plays the harmonica at Saturday's Outlaws & Legends Music Festival March 23, 2019. Kris Harmonica9/10
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Kris Kristofferson performs during the Willie: Life & Songs of an American Outlaw concert at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019.10/10
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Kris Kristofferson performs at Parker Playhouse on May 2, 2018 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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