Kris Kristofferson Profile
| Full Name: | Kris Kristofferson - Contact Kris Kristofferson |
| Birth Name: | Kristoffer Kristofferson |
| Famous As: | Country music songwriter, singer, actor |
| Date of Birth: | June 22, 1936 |
| Place of Birth: | Brownsville, Texas, USA |
| Height: | 5' 10 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Relationships: | Janis Joplin (1969), Barbra Streisand (1970s) |
| Spouse: | Fran Beir (1960 - 1969), Rita Coolidge (August 19, 1973 - 1980), Lisa Meyers (since February 18, 1983) |
| Son(s): | Kris (b.1968), Jesse (b.1984), Jody (b.1985), Johnny (b.1988), Blake (b.1994) |
| Daughter(s): | Tracy (b.1962), Casey (b.1974), Kelly (b.1991) |
| Education: | Graduated from San Mateo High School, San Mateo, CA (1954) Graduated from Pomona College, Pomona, CA (1958) in Creative Literature Graduated from Oxford University |
| Claim to Fame: | Writer the #1 hit Me and Bobby McGee (1971) for Janis Joplin |
Kris Kristofferson News
Chicago Tribune - Found Nov. 23, 2009
?I had a bunch of questions to ask about Kris Kristofferson,? Hansard says of Streisand?s ?A Star is Born? movie co-star.
Swell Season's Glen Hansard: On life after the Oscars and dinner ... - Chicago Tribune
Swell Season changes: Strict Joy moves Glen Hansard-Marketa Irglova ... - Vancouver Sun
Explore AllFox News - Found Nov. 22, 2009
Kris Kristofferson Before he was a country superstar and hit songwriter, Kris Kristofferson was a U.S. Army helicopter pilot.
Stars Who Fly Planes - FOXNews.com
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Fox Newsninebullets.net - Found Nov. 20, 2009
Vic Chesnutt ? Concord Country Jubilee Kris Kristofferson | Closer to the Bone (New West, September 29, 2009) Slightly underwhelming...
New York Times - Found Nov. 19, 2009
Kris Kristofferson, ''Closer To The Bone'' (New West) One of American music's most celebrated songwriters, Kris Kristofferson, continues his renewed
Music Review: Kris Kristofferson explores truth - Boston Globe
Music Review: Kris Kristofferson explores truth - San Jose Mercury News
Music Review: Kris Kristofferson offers songs exploring truth, ... - South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Kris Kristofferson offers songs exploring truth, freedom and love on ... - Amherst Daily News
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KNDO KNDUUSA Today - Found Nov. 18, 2009
I was in the green room with Kris Kristofferson for probably two hours, and Mike Davis got to talk with him.
The 9513 - Found Nov. 17, 2009
Young . The title track to Jerry Lee Lewis ? recent EP release, Mean Old Man , was written by Kris Kristofferson , but it?s not the first...
The 9513 - Found Nov. 16, 2009
2010. New album reviews from Country Weekly ?s Chris Neal: Joe Nichols ? Old Things New , Kris Kristofferson ?s Closer to the Bone...
Red Deer Advocate - Found 18 hours ago
10:10 AM commentWrite(o) Closer to the Bone Kris Kristofferson New West One of American music?s most celebrated songwriters, Kris Kristofferson,
There Stands the Glass - Found Nov. 12, 2009
I broke down as Shane MacGowan slurred his way through "The Old Man Drag." I wept watching Kris Kristofferson struggle to sing.
USA Today - Found Nov. 11, 2009
"I got to accept an award for Gunpowder & Lead, and I got to meet Kris Kristofferson and hang out with...
Kristofferson: 'I never doubted' - CNN
Swift wins 2nd straight BMI award for top song - China Post
Swift wins 2nd straight BMI award for top song - Seattle Post Intelligencer
Swift wins top song BMI award - AZCentral.com
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