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Kris Kristofferson

American country singer, songwriter and actor (1936-2024) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 88

Kristoffer Kristofferson was an American musician, 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.

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2024Died28 September 20242014Grammy Lifetime Achievement AwardAward2006Johnny Mercer AwardAward2003"Spirit of Americana" Free Speech AwardAwardTexas Country Music Hall of FameAward1972Grammy Award for Best Country SongAward1958Rhodes ScholarshipAward1936Born22 June 1936

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Awards

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award2014
Johnny Mercer Award2006
"Spirit of Americana" Free Speech Award2003
Texas Country Music Hall of Fame2003
Grammy Award for Best Country Song1972
Rhodes Scholarship1958
National Defense Service Medal
Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award

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Some of his most famous songs include "Me and Bobby McGee" (1970), "For the Good Times" (1968), "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down" (1969), and "Help Me Make It Through the Night" (1970), which were also recorded by and became hits for other artists.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1936 to 2024 · aged 88

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