'I was killing myself' Mar 4, 2008
He was the sound of the 70s, and now Kris Kristofferson is back ... Kris Kristofferson is alone on stage here at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, and the ladies in the house could not be happier ... Kris Kristofferson plays the Apollo, Manchester, on March 28, then tours. (Guardian Unlimited)
O'Brien's blog Feb 29, 2008
Is that from the TV movie The Last Days Of Frank & Jesse James that he starred in with his buddy Kris Kristofferson. By uga-brave. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Was (Not Was); Brian Wilson; Kris Kristofferson Feb 19, 2008
Was (Not Was); Brian Wilson; Kris Kristofferson Review - Music Reviews-Recently Reviewed, Entertainment - Variety. Oscar's Big Week. (Variety)
Read on... Jan 25, 2008
Five people who I'd like to see answer this survey: My dad, Oscar Wilde, Kris Kristofferson, Kahlil Gibran and my future child. Billy Burke, stars as Detective Eric Box in 'Untraceable. (Variety)
Austin, Nashville Airports A Great Gig For Musicians Jan 19, 2008
The new live-music venue in the airport terminal is an offshoot of Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, the fabled Music Row honky tonk where Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson once swapped songs and cold beers. No one knows for certain, but Nashville International Airport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas probably have more live music than any other airport in the country. (KWTX.com, TX)
Fantasma founder turned passion into career Jan 13, 2008
He rubbed shoulders with the likes of Frank Sinatra; Liza Minnelli; Sting; Elton John; Bruce Springsteen; Kris Kristofferson; Willie Nelson; Crosby, Stills and Nash; the Red Hot Chili Peppers; and Faith Hill. He was never happier than with family and friends. (The Palm Beach Post)
Hurtin' songs: Country's top 100 Dec 27, 2007
Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down, Kris Kristofferson -- Everyone, including Johnny Cash, rushed to cover this portrait of despair and isolation after Kristofferson's recording, but his own world-weary voice means that this remains the best version ... Help Me Make It Through the Night, Kris Kristofferson -- It was recorded by many, but Kristofferson nailed the loneliness behind many a love tryst ... For the Good Times, Ray Price -- No slight to Kris Kristofferson, who wrote this song, but the lush,... (Edmonton Journal)
Five quirky film delights Dec 17, 2007
It stars Kris Kristofferson and Keith Carradine as guys looking to get their lives on track. Both are good, but best of all is Divine - as a man. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
New on DVD: 'Bourne' is the ultimate summer thriller Dec 14, 2007
Extras, extras: Two commentaries; a booklet with Rudy Wurlitzer's screenplay; Hellman reminisces while driving (cool touch), reunites with Taylor and chats with Kris Kristofferson; printed appreciations by director Richard Linklater and Tom Waits; much more. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix* * *, 2007, Warner, PG-13, $29; Blu-ray and HD DVD, $36. (USA Today -- Life)
Central Texas Songwriter Nominated For Grammy Award Dec 7, 2007
John Carter Cash, the son of the late Johnny and June Cash, produced the album, which includes vocals from John Anderson, Marty Stuart, Tanya Tucker, Kris Kristofferson and a 1970 duet with Johnny Cash. Also nominated are Amazing Grace by Bill a Gaither And The Homecoming Friends; Journey Of Joy by Karen Peck And New River; Salt Of The Earth by Ricky Skaggs hites; Tell Someone by Kenny a Smith Band, and I'll Fly Away: Country Hymns Of Faith, which features various... (KWTX.com, TX)
Web Watcher: Some like a wall between church, state Dec 6, 2007
Waylon Jennings was third 11 percent, and underappreciated songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson was last at 8 percent. Eighteen percent weren t crazy about any of these guys. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Sound advice on DVDs Nov 23, 2007
Work on the compilation, which is hosted by Cash's longtime confidante Kris Kristofferson and includes interviews with friends and band members, began prior to the Man in Black's death in 2003. His son is pleased that the DVD not only preserves great performances, but also sheds light on another side of a man who has been mythologized as a brooding figure. (Boston Globe)
Nashville's famous Bluebird Cafe changing hands not music mission Nov 10, 2007
The ownership change, which was announced Thursday night before a performance by Country Music Hall of Famer Kris Kristofferson, takes effect Jan. 1. "It's a lot to give up, but by giving it up for so many of the right reasons, I know it's the right thing to do," Kurland said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Why every woman needs a guy like this Nov 1, 2007
Go figure that a book with no narrative sparked a film bidding war, muses Behrendt, referring to the studio tussle that finally resulted in New Line and Barrymore teaming up to adapt the book into a Hollywood blockbuster with a cast including Ginnifer Goodwin, Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Connelly, Kevin Connolly, Kris Kristofferson and Barrymore. The movie's due out next summer. (Globe and Mail)
Local musician forges ahead with career Oct 18, 2007
Although his variety shows include a rainbow of musical selections, many people know him for his uncanny ability to emulate such legends as Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson. It's that talent that has landed him a gig headlining Wilson Creek Winery's last benefit concert this year, a fundraiser for Jacob's Gift that begins at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the winery. (North County Times)
Six singers who light up the big screen Oct 17, 2007
Evergreen: Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson made an unlikely couple in A Star Is Born. MGM. (USA Today)
New on DVD: Ken Burns delivers his 'War' Oct 5, 2007
Back story: Kris Kristofferson narrates, and program personnel recollect on this smash sound-enhanced sampler culled from the Man in Black's ABC-TV series. Carl Perkins looks mighty cool rockin' out, and regulars the Statler Brothers are still smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo. (USA Today -- Life)
Dowagiac girl wants to be an astronaut Sep 27, 2007
A number of people you might not expect have ventured to Space Camp - Chelsea Clinton during her father's first term as president; Tom Hanks, who attended his son's graduation and ate brunch with former Apollo astronauts; the first President Bush; Vice Presidents Dan Quayle and Al Gore; Kris Kristofferson with his son Jesse at Parent-Child Space Camp in the summer of 1991; the cast and crew of "Apollo 13" during the movie's pre-production; Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen during production of "The... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Top 10 Outlaws Sep 25, 2007
The most popular films about him are arguably Sam Peckinpah's elegaic 1973 film Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid, starring Kris Kristofferson as the Kid during his last days, and the 1988 Brat Pack flick Young Guns, starring Emilio Estevez as Billy. Bonnie. (IGN FilmForce)
Songwriters Hall of Fame gets a home Sep 22, 2007
Parton, whose hits include "I Will Always Love You," "Coat of Many Colors" and "Jolene," told of her early days in Nashville in the '60s when she hung out with Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson and other struggling songwriters. "I saw some great songs come to life, not always knowing if we were going to have a meal the next day," she said. (FOX 11, AZ)
'From Here to Eternity' author in cameras eye Sep 14, 2007
A Soldier s Daughter Never Cries, starring Kris Kristofferson and LeeLee Sobieski, is an adaptation of Kaylie Jones novel. Her fictionalized story is based on growing up with her famed father. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Albums set to drop Sep 14, 2007
Deana Carter, The Chain: The Strawberry Wine singer revisits favorite songs from her youth, often with the help of the people who sang them (Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson and others). Marc Cohn, Join the Parade: The Walking in Memphis singer/songwriter returns to disc after a near-fatal shooting. (USA Today)
Flatt & Scruggs to join songwriters hall of fame Sep 11, 2007
Past inductees into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame include Chuck Berry, Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, the Everly Brothers, Woody Guthrie, Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton. 2007 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Music)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Cowboy Jack Clement's Shakespeare Was a George Jones Fan Sep 7, 2007
Likewise if you've never seen Bono's portrayal of the Godfather, or Kris Kristofferson waxing poetic about what Clement means to country music and to Nashville. Clement's 10 Songwriting Tips. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Television movies for the week of August 26 Aug 26, 2007
TV Movies: August 26-September 1. G = General audiences PG = Parental Guidance PG-13 = Not recommended for preteens R = Restricted audience. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Fans primed for John Prine Aug 23, 2007
Prine made his debut in 1971, through the aid of fellow singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson, who helped him secure a recording contract with Atlantic Records. He issued four albums for Atlantic that soldified his status as a critic's darling, though he met with little commercial success - 1975's soul-tinged Common Sense was his only album to crack the U.S Top 100. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Sudden 'Disappearances' Aug 19, 2007
Actors Gary Farmer, left, and Kris Kristofferson pause on set in St. Johnsbury, Vt ... "When you see Kris Kristofferson jump into the water, it barely has ice off it ...; gives you an appreciation for the quality of the actors. ...; And filming in March ...; in the woods, in mud season!" ... One is his father (Kris Kristofferson), a dreamer and schemer "totally rooted in the physical." The other is his aunt (Genevieve Bujold). (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Aniston to show directing skills Aug 15, 2007
The Friends star has directed romantic drama Room 10, which stars Robin Wright Penn and Kris Kristofferson. Bryce Dallas Howard - recently seen in Spider-Man 3 - will also screen a film she directed, called Orchids. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Hinson: How well do you know Elvis? Aug 13, 2007
The role went to Kris Kristofferson. Though the movie was panned by critics, it performed well at the box office in 1977. (Tallahassee.com)
Shorts in season at festival Aug 6, 2007
The film apparently focuses less on the "why" and more on the "how to get past it," and in this case it comes from caring for a patient played by Kris Kristofferson. The 18-minute film plays Tuesday at 7 p.m. as part of the opening-night festivities of the 11th annual Rhode Island International Film Festival. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Costner's dripping yarn: sci-fi classic or total sinker? Aug 1, 2007
The Wyoming scenery is magnificent and the acting credible, even from Kris Kristofferson. Clearly Cimino was attempting a different kind of western, as the blurb on the DVD cover makes clear: "A spectacular, panoramic and ultimately haunting look at the reverse side of the American Dream.". (The Age, Australia)
Starz Entertainment Programming Highlights Aug 1, 2007
Bloodsucking Cinema at 8 p.m. * Underworld: Evolution at 9 p.m. - (Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Michael Sheen) * Blade at 10:50 p.m. - (Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson) * From Dusk Till Dawn at 1 a.m. - (George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, Harvey Keitel) * Dawn of the Dead at 3 a.m. - (Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Mekhi Phifer) * Bloodsucking Cinema at 4:45 a.m. * Scream at 5:45 a.m. - (Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courtney Cox Arquette) * Silent Hill at 7:45 a.m. - (Radha... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pardon me, I'm Johnny Cash (7/15) Jul 15, 2007
The range of musicians who associated with Cash and, to dream a bit, who could appear are Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Marty Stuart, Kris Kristofferson to name a few. Cash first sang about his Starkville City Jail experience during a performance at San Quentin Prison in 1969. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Son rises with new Cash family book and CD projects Jul 14, 2007
He recently released a book about his mother, "Anchored in Love: An Intimate Portrait of June Carter Cash," and a companion tribute album he produced that includes Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Kris Kristofferson, Ralph Stanley, Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello, and Brad Paisley. As the only child of Johnny and June Carter Cash, he saw the book as a chance to pass on to his three children an "honest interpretation of who my mother was," and, in some ways, to deal with her death. (Boston Globe -- Living)
'The Wendell Baker Story' Is a Dysfunctional Family Affair Jul 11, 2007
Wendell finally gets paroled to a state-run old folks' home populated by unscrupulous nurses (Owen Wilson as Neil King, Griffin as the mono-monikered McTeague) who gouge cagy codgers (Harry Dean Stanton, Seymour Cassel, Kris Kristofferson) out of their pension checks. Turns out, Neil's shipping off the elderly to his maw's place in Oklahoma, where she puts them to work out in the backyard shed. (City Pages)
Noted Director Will Appear At Disappearances Jul 10, 2007
The Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center and Kingdom County Productions (KCP) is presenting Jay Cravens highly praised film Disappearances, starring Kris Kristofferson, beginning Friday, July 20 ... Based on the award-winning novel by Howard Frank Mosher, legendary actor/songwriter Kris Kristofferson stars as schemer and dreamer Quebec Bill Bonhomme ... The Cast: Kris Kristofferson, Charlie McDermott, Genevieve Bujold, Gary Farmer, William Sanderson, Lothaire Bluteau, Luis Guzman, Bill Raymond,... (Nebraska Statepaper)
Ten Independent CDs You Might Have Missed Jul 7, 2007
Writers include Tom T. Hall, Kris Kristofferson, Leon Payne and even Bing Crosby. Larry Sparks, The Last Suit You Wear (McCoury Music) An esteemed bluegrass vocalist, Sparks makes you lean in and listen when he sings. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
O'Brien's Braves blog Jul 3, 2007
THE PILGRIM: CHAPTER 33 by Kris Kristofferson. See him wasted on the sidewalk in his jacket and his jeans. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Lori McKenna opens for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill in Boston Jun 24, 2007
She will have traveled with backing musicians Mark Erelli and Russell Chudnofsky on a spiffy tour bus with shiny gold-and-black interior that recently ferried Ricky Martin about and is the coach of choice for Kris Kristofferson. "We're focusing on Kris Kristofferson," she says with a laugh ... "I tried to explain to the babies because they sleep in the bed with me every night: 'This is Kris Kristofferson's bus!' And they're like , whatever," she says of 5-year-old Megan and 3-year-old David, who... (Boston Globe)
This Day in History Jun 22, 2007
Birthdays Singer-actor Kris Kristofferson is 71. Fox News correspondent Brit Hume is 64. (Montana Standard, MT)
You're covered Jun 20, 2007
-Brad Paisley -Emmylou Harris -Loretta Lynn -Patty Loveless -Kris Kristofferson -Sheryl Crow -Willie Nelson and others. June Carter Cash, wife of Johnny Cash, would have been 78 this month. (USA Today)
Industry doesn't sell these movies short Jun 9, 2007
The celebrity line-up includes shorts starring Robin Wright Penn, Kris Kristofferson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard and Seth MacFarlane. Ben Murray, a former shorts programmer for the Toronto International Film Festival, said new film technology is creating a boom in the short film art form. (Toronto Star)
Cynical Shrek Grows Up; Don't Bet on `Even Money': Rick Warner May 20, 2007
Wendell enlists three of the home's geezers (played by Harry Dean Stanton, Kris Kristofferson and Seymour Cassel) in a plot to rescue the exiled residents, resulting in such hilarity as the bad guys getting caught in their underwear with underage girls. The film, written by Luke Wilson and co-directed by Luke and Andrew, suffers from extreme mood swings. (Bloomberg)
'The Wendell Baker Story': Small Tale, By Kurt Loder May 19, 2007
But warm-hearted Wendell wants to help the resident geezers, chief among them the impish Skip (Harry Dean Stanton), the randy Boyd (Seymour Cassel) and the mysterious Nasher (Kris Kristofferson) ... Owen Wilson (cast against type, with slicked-back hair and a stubbly goatee) and Eddie Griffin are fun to watch; and Kris Kristofferson, now 70 years old, has a rich, crusty presence. (VHI.com -- Music News)
The Wilson gang's all here in 'Wendell Baker Story' May 18, 2007
Lest you think this is merely a Wilson family home movie, we should add that the film also stars Eva Mendes, Jacob Vargas, Harry Dean Stanton, Kris Kristofferson, Seymour Cassel and Eddie Griffin. It has an uncredited and rather long cameo by Will Ferrell as well. (USA Today -- Life)
WILSON BROTHERS TAKE THE FUNNY AND RUN May 18, 2007
By this point, the film has turned into an uneven sentimental fantasy, with the old coots seducing underage girls and another, more reclusive resident (Kris Kristofferson) emerging from hiding to serve as a flying deux ex machina. Though the Wilsons are no threat to the Coens as filmmakers, "The Wendell Baker Story" is still a pleasingly human-scaled alternative to the big, soulless Hollywood blockbusters. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
THREE'S FAMILY May 13, 2007
The rest of the cast is a pitch-perfect indie blend: elder statesmen Harry Dean Stanton, Seymour Cassel and Kris Kristofferson, plus eye candy Eva Mendes and comedian Eddie Griffin. Will Ferrell even shows up to sucker-punch Luke in a grocery store. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
BOOZE YOUR DADDY May 11, 2007
May 11, 2007 -- KRIS Kristofferson, playing a whiskey smuggler, gives his most animated performance in years in Jay Craven's "Disappearances," a charming coming-of-age film set in 1932 Canada. Joined by his teenage son (Charlie McDermott), Kristofferson's Quebec Bill, a teetotaler who's been living a placid life as a farmer, decides to make one last run to quench the thirsts of Prohibition-era Americans. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Local author says movie is ‘right on’ with book he wrote May 2, 2007
Two for Texas, a historical piece, Burke said starred Kris Kristofferson and Tom Skerrit and was produced by TNT.. In Mist, Robicheaux, an Iberia Parish Sheriff s Office detective, is trying to link the murder of a local hooker to New Orleans mobster Julie (Baby Feet) Balboni back in his home parish as co-producer of Hollywood director Michael Goldman s Civil War film when sizzled/psychic movie-star Elrod Sykes, pulled over for drunk driving, starts babbling about a corpse he found in the... (New Iberia, LA)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET May 2, 2007
It stars Kris Kristofferson as a Vermont whiskey runner coming out of retirement for one last Prohibition adventure. 600. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Summer camp has whole new meaning for Bay Area kids Apr 30, 2007
Also in Screens: Hugh Hart gets the backstory on "Spider-Man 3" from Kirsten Dunst (Page 29) and Vigil talks to Kris Kristofferson about "Disappearances" (Page 33). Finally, Vaziri chats with ex-Wonder Woman Lynda Carter about her latest alter ego -- cabaret singer -- on the eve of her engagement at the Empire Plush Room (Page 46), and Bonnie Wach revels in one of the joys of spring -- sweet peas -- in Today's Special (Page 48). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Coming Soon: summer's movies Apr 27, 2007
Also starring, he plays a con trying to go straight by working in a retirement home whose occupants include Seymour Cassel, Harry Dean Stanton and Kris Kristofferson. Their enemy: Owen Wilson. (Newsday -- New York City)
'BRATS' film showing in Gulf Breeze today Apr 26, 2007
The film is narrated and features songs by Kris Kristofferson. Interviews include retired Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf. (Pensacola News Journal)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Gene Autry Was a Genuine Hero Apr 20, 2007
These were four of the biggest country music stars in history -- Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson -- and they were literally worshipping their hero Gene Autry as they sat and listened to him. That's how important Gene Autry was. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Edgar Wright Tackles Hot Fuzz Apr 18, 2007
Tuesday, April 17th, 2007 - Kris Kristofferson gets the Johnny Cash Visionary Award; Program to be re-telecast throughout the week. Tuesday, April 17th, 2007 - Actor discusses shooting the show in the States, why he doesn't watch dramatic TV and his favorite roles. (MovieWeb)
Underwood Takes Top Honors At CMT Awards Apr 17, 2007
Kris Kristofferson was presented the Johnny Cash Visionary Award by Cash's daughter, Rosanne Cash. Willie Nelson (who called Kristofferson's songs "a true roadmap of country music"), Don Was, Martin Scorsese, Russell Crowe, Gretchen Wilson and Keith Urban all took part in a video tribute to Kristofferson. (Billboard.com)
Underwood Wins Big At CMT Awards Apr 17, 2007
Kris Kristofferson, who penned country classics like "Sunday Morning Coming Down" and "Help Me Make it Through the Night," received the Johnny Cash Visionary Award. Comedian Jeff Foxworthy hosted the show, and performers included Rascal Flatts, Chesney, Toby Keith, Sugarland and Bon Jovi. (KERO 23, CA)
Carrie Underwood tops at CMT Music Awards Apr 17, 2007
Kris Kristofferson, who penned country classics like Sunday Morning Coming Down and Help Me Make it Through the Night, received the Johnny Cash Visionary Award. Kristofferson, 70, joins previous winners Hank Williams Jr., Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, the Dixie Chicks and his late friend Johnny Cash. (Globe and Mail)
Stars Gearing Up for CMT Music Awards Apr 17, 2007
Highlights Will Include an All-Star Tribute to Kris Kristofferson ... In addition to performances by some of country music's top artists, one of the highlights is the presentation of this year's Johnny Cash Visionary Award to singer, songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Kris Kristofferson Accepts Johnny Cash Visionary Award Apr 17, 2007
In an emotional exchange, Kris Kristofferson accepted the Johnny Cash Visionary Award from singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash during Monday's (April 16) 2007 CMT Music Awards show at Nashville's Belmont University. The award recognizes "an artist's extraordinary musical vision, innovative and groundbreaking music and pioneering initiatives in entertainment.". (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: House Fire Is a Death in Country Music's Family Apr 14, 2007
To the point that aspiring country music songwriter Kris Kristofferson once landed his helicopter on Cash's lawn to hand him a song demo for "Sunday Morning Coming Down." I'm sure you saw the house in the movie, Walk the Line, and in Cash's music video for "Hurt." The house was a central character in both and clearly possessed a character of its own. Losing the Cash house was like losing an old, valued friend. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Dietrich Theater Film Festival offers 16 films in 14 days Selection for film festival is international, eclectic Apr 13, 2007
Disappearances -- April 19 at 7:30 p.m.; April 25 at noon; Starring: Kris Kristofferson, Genevi. ve Bujold; Runtime: 118 minutes; [not rated]; in English. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Billboard Bits: Atlanta Jazz Fest, Kristofferson, Apple Corps... Apr 11, 2007
Gretchen Wilson, Keith Urban, actor Luke Wilson, legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese, Russell Crowe, Willie Nelson and acclaimed producer Don Was will all be part of a tribute to Kris Kristofferson at the 2007 CMT Music Awards. Kristofferson is being honored with the Johnny Cash Visionary Award, which will be presented to him by Cash's daughter, Rosanne Cash. (Billboard.com)
Major Fire Breaks Out at Tennessee Home of Late Country Singer Johnny Cash Apr 11, 2007
Kris Kristofferson, then an aspiring songwriter, once landed a helicopter on Cash's lawn to pitch him a song. Richard Sterban of the Oak Ridge Boys lives down the road. (Fox News -- Views)
Johnny Cash's Nashville Home Destroyed In Fire Apr 11, 2007
Kris Kristofferson, then an aspiring songwriter, once landed a helicopter on Cash's lawn to pitch him a song. Roy Orbison was his next-door neighbor for a while. (CBS2.com, CA)
