Kris Kristofferson, U.S. actor, musician and singer, playing the guitar and singing into a microphone during a concert performance, circa 1970. (Photo by Su Ingle/David Reffern/Redferns/Getty Images)
FRISCO, TEXAS – Miranda Lambert performs during the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards show on May 16, 2024, in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Dylan Johnson/Shutterstock)
VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Kris Kristofferson performs on stage during a concert at the Jazz Fest Vienna on June 15, 2018. (Photo by APA Picturedesk Gmbh/Shutterstock)
Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson perform at The Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson produced by Blackbird Presents at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Kris Kristofferson and Vince Gill during 2003 BMI Country Music Awards at BMI Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. (Photo by Frank Mullen/WireImage)
AUSTIN, TX – JULY 04: Kris Kristofferson performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 42nd Annual 4th of July Picnic at Austin360 Amphitheater on July 4, 2015 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)
Vince Gill (L) and Kris Kristofferson attend the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's "All For The Hall" Benefit at Club Nokia on 09-23-2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)
