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Willie Nelson speaks out on bandmate Kris Kristofferson's death: 'I hated to lose him'
Willie Nelson, who was a member of The Highwaymen alongside Kris Kristofferson, reflected on the country icon's death in a recent interview.
“For Some Reason, I’m Still Here”: Willie Nelson Gets Candid About Kris Kristofferson’s Death and the Struggles of Saying Goodbye
In a recent interview, Willie Nelson opened up about outliving Kris Kristofferson and other friends and loved ones over the years.
Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good song
Young musicians looking for longevity would be wise to follow the sensible word of Willie Nelson: Do what feels right, and if you’re lucky enough to have a statue built in your honor in your city, remember that it is just something you’ve “got to go down and clean off the pigeon (expletive) every now and then.
Willie Nelson breaks silence on former bandmate Kris Kristofferson's death, admits he 'hated to lose him'
Willie Nelson reflected on Kris Kristofferson's death saying, “He left a lot of fantastic songs around for the rest of us to sing, for as long as we’re here. Kris was a great friend of mine. And, you know, we just kind of had a lot of fun together and made a lot of music together — videos, movies. I hated to lose him. That was a sad time.”
Willie Nelson Honors ‘Good Friend’ Kris Kristofferson
Willie Nelson remembered his 'good friend' and former bandmate Kris Kristofferson during an interview in October 2024.
Willie Nelson Remembers Kris Kristofferson: ‘I Hated to Lose Him'
Willie Nelson looked back at the career of his longtime friend and collaborator Kris Kristofferson, remembering the legendary songwriter as he released his 76th album The Last Leaf On the Tree on Friday.
Willie Nelson on Kris Kristofferson’s Death: ‘I Hated to Lose Him’
When Kris Kristofferson died last month at the age of 88, Willie Nelson officially became the last-standing member of the legendary country supergroup The Highwaymen, a quartet that also included Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash.
Willie Nelson reflects on the death of Kris Kristofferson: “I hated to lose him”
In a new interview about his latest album 'Last Leaf on the Tree', Willie Nelson has reflected on the death of Kris Kristofferson, which he "hated".
Willie Nelson on what makes a good song, his latest album, and Kris Kristofferson
There's no better songwriter,' Nelson once said of late bandmate Kris Kristofferson. What makes a good song? 'You know it when you hear it' Young musicians looking for longevity would be wise to follow the sensible words of Willie Nelson: do what feels right,
Willie Nelson discusses his new album, Kris Kristofferson, and the essence of a great song
At 91, Willie Nelson remains a vibrant force in music, offering wisdom and insight for young musicians seeking longevity. He encourages them to “do what feels right” and shares a light-hearted reminder that having a statue in your honour comes with its own set of responsibilities,
Willie Nelson Says Kris Kristofferson's Death Was a 'Sad Time': 'Hated to Lose Him'
Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson's friend and one-time Highwaymen bandmate, died on Sept. 28 at age 88. Nelson remembered ...
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Willie Nelson pays tribute to Highwaymen bandmate Kris Kristofferson: “I hated to lose him”
Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson at Bridgestone Arena on April 16, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) Willie ...
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The Bob Dylan Albums Kris Kristofferson Said Changed the Grand Ole Opry Forever
Kris Kristofferson said these two Bob Dylan albums changed the Grand Ole Opry, country music, and songwriting forever.
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Willie Nelson’s Latest Is a Cannabis Cookbook
The ninety-one-year-old singer might outsmoke Snoop Dogg, but for lunch he’ll stick to bacon-and-tomato sandwiches.
“Flying a National Guard helicopter”: How Kris Kristofferson pitched Johnny Cash a classic
Determined to get his music heard by Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson once stole a helicopter and landed in Cash's yard to give him a copy of his tapes.