Kris Kristofferson with Willie Nelson

A celebrated singer, songwriter, and actor, Kris Kristofferson emerged after a period of struggle as one of the major artists of the 1970s, eventually translating that acclaim into a fruitful career in Hollywood. His songs "Me and Bobby McGee," "Help Me Make It Through the Night," "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down," and "For the Good Times," all chart-topping hits, redefined the sound of country music, making it more personal and serious -- hallmarks of the outlaw country movement he helped create. While most of his early albums reached the Top Ten of the country charts (he reached ...