Kris Kristofferson had already established himself as a top songwriter-for-hire in the late ’60s when he received a phone call from Fred Foster, who was looking for material for his company Monument ...

In an interview from 1999, Kris Kristofferson recalled how he felt after moving to Nashville after leaving the United States ...

We also remember entertainment notables with strong ties to Chicago, including Bob Newhart, Phil Donahue, Steve Albini, Ella ...

Back in 1984, Willie Nelson’s hosted his Willie Nelson’s All-Star New Years Eve Party, where he counted down to the year 1985 at The Summett in Houston, Texas with some of his closest, and most famous ...

In 2024, pillars of Nashville's country and gospel communities died, as did foundational forces essential to the city's — and ...

“Each performer has been influenced by Kris Kristofferson,” Garrett said. “I can’t think of a better send-off for someone than to honor their contributions as a songwriter and humanitarian ...

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Scroll through the gallery to remember the celebrities who died in 2024, from Maggie Smith to Liam Payne and Quincy Jones.

Ms Suzanne Prentice’s career in music and television has spanned 50 years, with musical performances with notable ...

Reflect on the lives of influential figures we lost this year. From music legends to cultural icons, explore the legacies of ...

Kamala Harris loses, a baseball icon dies, new mayors for Oakland and San Francisco, and scandal rocks a Dublin prison ...

Before ushering in the New Year, "Sunday Supper" rings out 2024 with some of my favorite songs and albums of 2024. Listen for Kacey Musgraves, Beyonce, Billy Strings, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, ...