The country music community is speaking out about the loss of Kris Kristofferson, who passed away on Saturday, September 28. Kristofferson, a pioneer in songwriting, who was also a successful artist and actor, inspired many of today’s reigning hitmakers, who are now speaking out about his loss. “What a gentleman, kind soul, and a lover of words,” Reba McEntire…
Country music is mourning the loss of one of the genre’s biggest legends. Country Music Hall of Fame member Kris Kristofferson passed away on Saturday, September 28, at his home in Hawaii. Kristofferson was 88 years old when he died, surrounded by his family, at his home in Maui, Hawaii. “It is with a heavy heart that we share…
Alan Jackson received another award for his songwriting. After being the recipient of the ACM Poet’s Award at the recent ACM Honors, Jackson was honored again for his abilities to pen a song, this time with the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award, given to him from the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) at the annual Nashville Songwriter Awards. “When…
Garth Brooks will receive the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award later this year, even if the award’s namesake, Kris Kristofferson, is slightly embarrassed about Brooks receiving the honor. “It’s pretty damn embarrassing to give a man of Garth’s stature an award with my name on it,” Kristofferson says in a statement. “When Willie got one, he said he could…
Josh Turner‘s star-studded Country State of Mind album is officially here! The 12-track project includes collaborations with Randy Travis, Runaway June, Maddie & Tae, Chris Janson, Allison Moorer, John Anderson and Kris Kristofferson, the latter who joins Josh on the classic “Why Me,” originally recorded by Kris 48 years ago. “It’s probably one of my favorites as far as…
There’s new music on the way from Josh Turner! The Grand Ole Opry member announced he will release Country State of Mind on August 21, which includes plenty of guest artists, including Randy Travis, Kris Kristofferson, Chris Janson, John Anderson, Allison Moorer, Maddie & Tae and Runaway June. Country State of Mind is Josh’s way of paying homage to…
George Strait is the latest recipient of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. The 72-year-old was first treated to an all-star tribute, with Lainey Wilson singing “Amarillo by Morning,” Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum singing “Troubadour,” Jamey Johnson singing “Just Give It Away,” and Chris Stapleton, who toured with Strait for the last two years, singing their collaboration “Honky Tonk…
Randy Owen is the latest recipient of the BMI Icon Award. The 74-year-old accepted the honor during the annual BMI Awards, where he also received several musical tributes in his honor. During his heartfelt acceptance speech, Owen thanked Teddy Gentry, who along with Owen and the late Jeff Cook founded Alabama 55 years ago. “I want to thank BMI….
George Strait will be honored at the upcoming CMA Awards. The 72-year-old will receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, given to an “iconic artist who has attained the highest degree of recognition in country music,” per a press release. Strait will also be honored with a star-studded performance of artists paying tribute to his music career, which has…
Randy Owen is being honored for his songwriting. The Alabama frontman will receive the BMI Icon Award at the annual BMI Awards, held this year on November 19 in Nashville. “Randy Owen’s impact on country music is immeasurable and his songwriting has left an undeniable mark on the genre,” VP of Creative Clay Bradley says. “His talents have solidified…
