Kris Kistofferson
Kris Kistofferson is a country music legend from the US. Born in June 1936, this star is an indigene of Brownsville City in Texas State.
In 1970, the US singer launched his maiden studio album titled “Kristofferson”. “Jesus Was a Capricorn”, his fourth studio album, is one of his most successful records. This project, released in November 1972, was a big hit in the US. It peaked at number 31 on the Billboard 200 chart, and reached number 1 on the Top Country Albums chart in the US.
Acting Career
In addition to his illustrious career in music, Kistofferson is also noted for being a successful actor. In this field, he has starred in many top onscreen works including 2010’s “The Last Rites of Ransom Pride” and 2017’s “Hickok”.
What Style is Kris Kistofferson?
Kris Kistofferson is typically a country music star, who has released songs in various subgenres of country music, such as:
- Progressive country
- Outlaw country
Famous Tracks
Here are some of the best songs from Kistofferson’s catalogue:
“Why Me”
“They Killed Him”
“Lovin’ Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)”
Awards
Kistofferson is a winner of multiple Grammy awards. In 1971 his hit track “Help Me Make It Through the Night” won him his first award at the Grammys. It was named “Best Country Song”.
