Kris Kristofferson’s songs couched intimate moments in cosmic terms, pushing country in an existentialist direction.

Some songs are best heard in a group. While there are those tracks that can be enjoyed while alone in a bedroom or in your ...

The country singer and songwriter, who died on Saturday at 88, tucked enduring aphorisms into tales about facing up to loss.

“Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose,” Joplin sang in her signature blues-rock yowl — perhaps the best-known ...

Kristofferson's individualism and dogged brilliance helped him kick down genre walls and light the path for other country ...

Kris Kristofferson wrote some of the best songs in country music history. Here are five songs made famous by other artists.

Waylon Hanel, of Millington, joined Carter Elementary School’s general music teacher, Tracy Roberts, to teach students from ...

Legendary country singer, actor and songwriter has died 88, prompting a wave of tributes from his many admirers ...

The esteemed singer-songwriter behind "Me and Bobby McGee" and dozens of other hits was also memorable on the big screen in ...

“For decades, programmers have wondered if there would ever be a hybrid Pop/Country format,” writes Ross. “It’s a hole that a ...

Country songwriter Hugh Prestwood, who wrote songs for Randy Travis, Trisha Yearwood, and Shenandoah, has died at 82.

Kris Kristofferson, a groundbreaking country music singer-songwriter and a Hollywood actor in 'A Star Is Born' and 'Blade,' ...