Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson rose to prominence in Nashville during the late 1960s as a songwriter before becoming a recording artist himself. His compositions including "Me and Bobby McGee" and "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down" became classics recorded by numerous artists. Kristofferson's literate, introspective songwriting helped expand country music's boundaries, and he later pursued a successful acting career alongside his music.