Kris Kristofferson

The Profile

Kris Kristofferson (born June 22, 1936) is an American singer-songwriter and actor known for his influential songwriting in country and folk music. He wrote 'Me and Bobby McGee' and 'Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down', was a member of the Highwaymen, and appeared in films such as A Star Is Born.

Wrote 'Me and Bobby McGee' (popularized by Janis Joplin), wrote 'Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down' (associated with Johnny Cash), member of the country supergroup the Highwaymen (with Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings), active as a recording artist and actor from the late 1960s onward.

The DeBaser review praises Kris Kristofferson's 2009 album Closer To The Bone for its sparse, melancholic folk-country arrangements and husky, wise vocals. Don Was's production and the reduced instrumentation highlight tributes to Johnny Cash and Stephen Bruton. Overall reception is favorable (4/5).