Kristofferson, a Country Music Hall of Fame member, is considered a true poet who helped modernize the genre with songs like “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” “Me and Bobby McGee,” and “Lovin’ Her Was Easier.”
Grammy Award-winner Don Was will serve as music director and will lead an all-star band backing the performers at this incomparable concert event taping. Was has produced several of Kristofferson’s albums including A Moment Forever, This Old Road, Closer to the Bone and Feeling Mortal.
“Few musicians have had as profound an impact on music as Kris Kristofferson,” producer Keith Wortman said. “It’s only fitting that we celebrate his artistry with both his friends and contemporaries and those who are continuing his legacy with raw, honest songwriting of their own.”