kris kristofferson tour dates 2022

Get Updates

Moscow concerts Moscow concerts Moscow concerts See all Moscow concerts ( Change location ) Today · Next 7 days · Next 30 days
Most popular artists worldwide
Trending artists worldwide

Tourbox for artists

Search for events or artists

Get the app
Moscow concerts
Change location
Popular Artists
Live streams
Deutsch Português
Popular artists

Kris Kristofferson

On tour: no
Upcoming 2024 concerts: none

101,990 fans get concert alerts for this artist.

Join Songkick to track Kris Kristofferson and get concert alerts when they play near you.

Find your next concert

Join 101,990 fans getting concert alerts for this artist

Similar artists with upcoming concerts

Tours most with, past concerts.

Global Event Center at Winstar World Casino and Resort

Mabee Center, Oral Roberts University

Sunrise Theatre

View all past concerts

Former soldier turned singer, songwriter, actor and country musician Kris Kristofferson (born 22 June 1936) from Texas, US has brought us hits such as “Why Me”, “Josie” and “I May Smoke Too Much”.

With an avid interest for literature and his eyes set on becoming a novelist, Kristofferson studied at Pomona College, California, US where he gained his Bachelor of Arts. He was later offered a scholarship to the prestigious Oxford University, England and it was here that Kristofferson really developed an interest in songwriting. Under the direction of then manager Larry Parnes who insisted that he professionally be known as Kris Carson as he attempted to pursue a solo career marketed as an American at Oxford. With no avail, once achieving his BPhil in English Literature, Kristofferson returned by to his family.

Born into a military family and his career plan set out by his father, Kristofferson joined the army in 1960. Deployed in West Germany during his time of service, his love for music was reignited as he formed a band with a few of his fellow comrades. After five years of service he decided to leave the army and although offered a dream job as an English Literature teacher, Kristofferson kindly refused as he took pursuit of his other dream career.

Moving to the home of country, Nashville, US in 1965 and medical expenses to cover, Kristofferson took up a few odd jobs including a helicopter pilot and a cleaner at Columbia Recording Studios. During his time at Columbia, he met country legend Johnny Cash and shared some of his original material. With Cash declining the offer to use Kristofferson’s material, one day he landed his helicopter in Cash’s garden dropping off some of his demos. Impressed by the ingenious feat, Kristofferson signed with Monument Records in 1969. And the rest really is history.

Releasing his debut album “Kristofferson” in 1970 which after being re-released the following year under the title “Me & Bobby McGee” proved to be a huge success not only for his music but also for his composition. In high demand, Kristofferson lent his hand to the likes of: Johnny Cash, Sammi Smith and Ray Price. With 17 studio albums spanning across six decades with signature hits “Watch Closely Now” (a duet with Barbra Streisand), “Nobody Loves Anybody Anymore” and “They Killed Him”, Kristofferson continues his legacy as inducted into the Nashville Country Hall of Fame and his work remains an inspiration as recognised by his inclusion into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame.

Live reviews

Kris Kristofferson was undoubtedly one of the best live performances I have ever had the pleasure to see. Seriously, the man has written almost every classic country song that you have heard, artists stand in line to have him write a song for them and seeing him live you can understand why. How can one man, alone on a stage with a microphone, a guitar, a harmonica and the most incredibly raspy familiar voice hold an audience captive for more than two hours! Quite easily when you are Kris, he enthralled the audience, he was there for the music, he would announce the song, a bit of history about it and dive straight into singing, song after song. He was tireless and gave the audience every song they could have wanted to hear. He sang 'lay your head upon my pillow' and one of his fans shouted 'anytime Kris, anytime' to which he chuckled, shook his head and carried on singing. Best of all, there in the dark, it took me straight back to my childhood, sleeping in the back of the car with my brother while my dad drove us through the night from our mom's in Saskatchewan to his place in Alberta every holiday. Kris's voice lulling us to sleep, making up the background of my childhood memories... Sitting in that theater I closed my eyes and he transported me back in time, the only thing missing was my Dad & my brother sitting beside me!

Report as inappropriate

This show was everything it could have been and more. Mr. Kristofferson delivered what can only be described as a tribute straight from his heart to a life he feels blessed to have lived. Every eye in the room was fixated on this man as he took us from his younger days as a tortured struggling poet/songwriter to a present day more relaxed and wiser version of himself.

Paying tribute to his loves lost and won, his children and his lessons learned, Mr Kristofferson had his audience hanging on his every word and shaking their heads as slowly each realized that they were in the presence of a legend. He delivered each song with his truth firmly attached, his voice cracking at all the right moments with a laugh and twinkle in his eye that let the audience know that this man is the real deal! He must of played over twenty songs standing on the stage alone with only his quitar and harmonica ( or lack there off). The venue was bursting with love for this incredibly gifted and authentic human being and the respect he showed in return was humbling. Truly a night to remember.

Kris did about an hour and a half last night at the Pikes Peak Center. It was wonderful... just Kris and his guitar. The audience was incredibly respectful of the 81 yr old singer/ songwriter, offering up enthusiastic applause and yelps after each song. During each rendition, everyone hanging on every lyric, you could have heard a pin drop....it was a bit surreal and awe inspiring. Kris's voice is getting a bit croaky but if I could go again tonight I would. It was almost spiritual.... the way the crowd behaved. Don't bother bringing any albums for him to sign... he did not do the expected photo/ signing op we've gotten used to in smaller venues.

Enjoyed Sunday night at the opera house Manchester, he sang most of his early songs, sad to see he is showing his age not a lot of movement or harmonica playing and his usual ad libs but he is 83 this week. His choice to finish the evening with, 'Please don't tell me how the story ends was poignant especially with the words 'this may be our last goodnight together we may never pass this way again'

then the final wave as he left the stage. It was like he was trying to tell us something I hope I am wrong.

Anyway happy birthday Kris thanks {For the good times}

Scotland are in for a treat this week.

I went to Agoura Hills, California on Jan 13 to hear Kris Kristofferson perform at The Canyon Club. It was a fabulous show. He played all the old favourites and some of his latest work. He was accompanied by the Merle Haggard Band. Kris's voice was familiar and strong. I say familiar because it sounded like the Kris I have been listening to for 40 years. I planned a vacation from Canada just to hear him. I was not disappointed. I thought it would quell my need to see him in person but I think it only re-ignited the flame. I wonder where he is playing next! Dallas Dixon, Alberta, Canada

Saw Kris Kristofferson in concert twice within a couple of weeks in Oklahoma! Once in Tulsa at the Brady Theater Nov. 5, 2019 & again in Hinton at the Sugar Creek Casino on Nov. 22, 2019!! He is AWESOME!!! I LOVE this man!! I would go to every concert if he'd come to Oklahoma more often & I knew about it enough ahead of time to get tickets!! I have been a fan since the 1970's!! I would LOVE to get VIP tickets & meet him!! He still looks good, Sexy, & love to listen to him sing!! Love that voice!! Love those eyes!! LOVE this man!!! :)

What an amazing performance! This is the second time we have seen Mr. Kristofferson in concert and we think this show was just as wonderful. Kris delivered on every song and was very funny. He was very personable with the audience, waving and thumbs up when they hooted or yelled. We were literally about 5 feet from him and our seats were fantastic. He is such a marvelous song writer and according to him, he is not a singer, but he sounded so good last night.

We would go see him again and again.

Was a Fantastic Show...He could have sang more of his songs...And did less of Merle Haggard's songs granted it was only maybe 4...Also at the end of the show about 4 ladies wanted to hand him some Rose's...Instead of the one band member rushing him off the stage should have let him get them like HE WANTED TO DO....1 More thing I was a bit disappointed that no tour shirts or hats for sale at this show...That being said I would VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND Going to see him if you have the chance.

Saw Kris Kristofferson once in my life after listening to him every Sunday for the past 20 years I saw him with Merle Haggard in Houston Texas but I have a Sunday ritual that I do that starts out with a beer of course and then Sunday morning coming down with my second beer for dessert he put on a great show in Houston Texas along with Merle Haggard just wish she could’ve sung all night long like he probably used to do in his younger days love you Kris

It was a great show My daughter and I went for a mothers day weekend time well spent greatest mothers day gift ever his performance was great just as good as ever loved his stories would love to just set down and talk to him. I bet he has stories still left to yelp.I will be going again when he comes back close to me. The man still has it. I think he has written almost every country song out there. Love hon

Posters (19)

Find out more about Kris Kristofferson tour dates & tickets 2024-2025

Want to see Kris Kristofferson in concert? Find information on all of Kris Kristofferson’s upcoming concerts, tour dates and ticket information for 2024-2025.

Unfortunately there are no concert dates for Kris Kristofferson scheduled in 2024.

Songkick is the first to know of new tour announcements and concert information, so if your favorite artists are not currently on tour, join Songkick to track Kris Kristofferson and get concert alerts when they play near you, like 101990 other Kris Kristofferson fans.

Last concert:

Popularity ranking:

Kid Francescoli (3885)
Kris Kristofferson (3886)
Alexis Jordan (3887)

Concerts played in 2024:

Touring history

Most played:

Los Angeles (LA) (35)
SF Bay Area (15)
Dublin (13)
Nashville (11)
San Diego (11)

Appears most with:

Merle Haggard (47)
Strangers (22)
Willie Nelson (17)
John Prine (8)
Emmylou Harris (8)

Distance travelled:

Similar artists

Most popular charts
API information
Brand guidelines
Community guidelines
Terms of use
Privacy policy
Cookies settings
Cookies policy

Get your tour dates seen everywhere.

But we really hope you love us.

an image, when javascript is unavailable

Kris Kristofferson Says He’s Retired. Watch His Final Concert

By Joseph Hudak

Joseph Hudak

Kris Kristofferson quietly announced his retirement on Wednesday via a clause buried in a press release detailing the future management of the songwriter’s estate. “In addition, in the wake of his father’s retirement in 2020,” it read, “Kristofferson’s son John steps in to oversee all of the family’s business.” Kristofferson’s spokesperson confirmed the Country Music Hall of Fame member’s retirement from touring, recording, and acting to Rolling Stone .

While few artists of Kristofferson’s caliber have been publicly working since the pandemic took hold in early 2020, the country music poet had remained busy up until February of last year, touring solo and with members of Merle Haggard’s band the Strangers. Kristofferson gave his last full concert on January 30th aboard the fifth annual Outlaw Country Cruise, a performance attended by Rolling Stone .

Along with ubiquitous classics like “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” “Me and Bobby McGee,” and “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” the then-83-year-old Kristofferson dug into various eras of his back catalog. He offered a stark reading of “Darby’s Castle” off his 1970 debut LP, took stock of his existence in the title track to 2013’s Feeling Mortal , and played 1971’s self-referential “The Pilgrim Chapter 33” (“ He’s a walkin’ contradiction, partly truth and partly fiction “). Kristofferson closed the show, held in the Norwegian Pearl’s at-capacity theater, the Stardust, with “Please Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends.”

Kristofferson was also the focus of an onboard all-star tribute concert from writers he’s influenced, including Lucinda Williams, Shooter Jennings, and Steve Earle, capped by a sing-along to “Why Me” with Kristofferson. ( Listen to the show on SiriusXM.)

The news of Kristofferson’s official retirement arrives with the announcement that Morris Higham Management will represent the Kris Kristofferson estate. According to the release, a series of “special projects” will help mark Kristofferson’s 85th birthday this June.

Kendrick Lamar Fires Up Another Shot at Drake With ‘Not Like Us’

By Althea Legaspi

Lovers & Friends Festival Canceled at Last Minute Due to Expected 'Dangerous Weather'

'heartbreaking'
By Daniel Kreps

The Pet Shop Boys Are Having a Renaissance. What Have They Done To Deserve This?

always on our mind
By Rob Sheffield

A New #MeToo Initiative Challenges The Music Industry to Heighten Safety Practices

By Ethan Millman

Kendrick Lamar and Drake Trade Diss Tracks as Rap War Rages On

Friday Night Fights

Most Popular

Ethan hawke lost the oscar for 'training day' and denzel washington whispered in his ear that losing was better: 'you don't want an award to improve your status', abc news meteorologist rob marciano out at the network, king charles’ latest appearance has body language experts predicting a 'problem' in future events, ed orgeron divorce court finds loophole in ‘binding’ term sheet, you might also like, kendrick lamar drops yet another drake diss track, ‘not like us’, rosé and pharrell celebrate joopiter’s ‘joyride’ auction in new york, the best yoga mats for any practice, according to instructors, the kids on ‘under the bridge’ are so damn good, mystik dan wins 2024 kentucky derby in photo finish.

Verify it's you

Please log in.

Kris Kristofferson

Latest setlist, kris kristofferson on october 9, 2019.

Christchurch Town Hall, Christchurch, New Zealand

Note: Performing as Kris Kristofferson and The Strangers

Popular Tracks

Consequence

Kris Kristofferson

Upcoming kris kristofferson festivals appearances, upcoming kris kristofferson concerts near me.

Moby Announces New Album Reprise, Shares Reimagining of "Porcelain" Featuring Jim James: Stream

The 13-track LP reimagines songs from throughout his entire career.

March 26, 2021

Country Music Legend Kris Kristofferson Quietly Retires

The Country Music Hall of Famer had been struggling with memory loss.

January 28, 2021

Marilyn Manson joins Kris Kristofferson and more onstage for country-gospel song: Watch

The surprising performance took place at Kristofferson's concert in Los Angeles.

January 23, 2019

Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born 2018

How Bradley Cooper's A Star Is Born Compares to Past Versions

Bradley Cooper's version updates the classic Hollywood story while also paying homage to it.

October 9, 2018

Album of the Week: Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper Share Real Chemistry on A Star Is Born

A familiar Hollywood story gets a new lease on life with a soundtrack that shares in the magic.

October 5, 2018

Blade Wesley Snipes Movie 20th Anniversary

20 Years Ago, Blade Made Comic Book Movies Credible

How taking a ridiculous concept seriously paved the way for the modern superhero film.

August 29, 2018

Johnny Cash: Forever Words, a collection of songs created from Cash’s unused lyrics, out now: Stream

The compilation contains the final known recording of Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell, along with contribution from Kacey Musgraves and Willie Nelson.

April 6, 2018

Chris Cornell's posthumous collaboration with Johnny Cash featured on new album Forever Words

For one of his final recordings, the Soundgarden frontman contributed to a collection of songs created from Cash's unused poetry, lyrics, and letters.

February 8, 2018

Newport Folk Festival 2016 Review: From Worst to Best

A year that proves expectations mean nothing when a festival is simply magic.

July 25, 2016

Buy concert tickets quickly and easily

Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson Tour Dates

All Country & Folk Events

Buyer guarantee, about kris kristofferson.

Kristoffer Kristofferson was born in Brownsville, Texas, to Lars Henry Kristofferson (1905-1988), a U.S. Army Air Corps officer (and later a career military man), and Mary Ann (née Ashbrook) (1908-1997), a secretary. His paternal grandparents emigrated from Sweden, while his maternal grandparents were of English ancestry. Kristofferson has an older sister, Judy, and a younger brother, John. He attended San Mateo High School in San Mateo, California, and graduated from Pomona College in Claremont, California with a B.A. in literature.

After graduating, Kristofferson joined the U.S. Army, serving in West Germany as a helicopter pilot during the early 1960s. He was discharged in 1965.

Personal Life

Kristofferson was married to his first wife, Fran Beirne (m. 1961–1969), from 1961 until their divorce in 1969. In 1973, Kristofferson married Rita Coolidge, with whom he collaborated on a number of songs. The couple divorced in 1980. In 1983, Kristofferson married Lisa Meyers.

Kristofferson has had several health issues in recent years. In 2004, it was revealed that he was suffering from Lyme disease, which he contracted in 2002.

After his discharge from the Army, Kristofferson moved to Nashville, where he worked as a janitor and a security guard at the Columbia Recording Studios, and also as a commercial helicopter pilot. He began to focus on his songwriting, and in 1967 had his first major hit with “Me and Bobby McGee”, which was recorded by Janis Joplin. Kristofferson’s success as a songwriter continued through the 1970s, as he wrote such hits as “Help Me Make It Through the Night”, “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down”, and “For the Good Times”.

In 1971, Kristofferson made his acting debut in the film The Last Movie. He went on to star in several more films throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including A Star Is Born (1976), Heaven’s Gate (1980), and Blade (1998). Kristofferson also continued to write and record music throughout his career, releasing more than 30 albums. His work as a recording artist and songwriter earned him several Grammy Awards, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.

Discography

Kristofferson
The Silver Tongued Devil and I
Border Lord
Jesus Was a Capricorn
Spooky Lady’s Sideshow
Who’s to Bless and Who’s to Blame
Surreal Thing
Easter Island
Shake Hands with the Devil

The 1980s and 1990s

To the Bone
Repossessed
Third World Warrior
A Moment of Forever
The Austin Sessions

In the 2000s and 2010s

This Old Road
Closer to the Bone
Feeling Mortal
The Cedar Creek Sessions

Filmography

The Last Movie (1971)
Cisco Pike (1972)
The Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus (1973)
Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (1973)
Blume in Love (1973)
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974)
Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974)
The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea (1976)
Vigilante Force (1976)
A Star Is Born (1976)
Semi-Tough (1977)
Convoy (1978)
Heaven’s Gate (1980)
Rollover (1981)
The Last Horror Film (1982)
Flashpoint (1984)
Songwriter (1984)
Trouble in Mind (1985)
Big Top Pee-wee (1988)
Millennium (1989)
Welcome Home (1989)
Sandino (1990)
Night of the Cyclone (1991)
Original Intent (1992)
No Place to Hide (1993)
Paper Hearts (1993)
Knights (1993)
Pharaoh’s Army (1995)
Big Dreams and Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story (1995)
Lone Star (1996)
Fire Down Below (1997)
Girls’ Night (1998)
Blade (1998)
Dance with Me (1998)
A Soldier’s Daughter Never Cries (1998)
The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock (1998)
Two for Texas (1998)
Payback (1999)
Molokai: The Story of Father Damien (1999)
Limbo (1999)
The Joyriders (1999)
Comanche (2000)
Planet of the Apes (2001)
Chelsea Walls (2001)
Wooly Boys (2001)
D-Tox (2002)
Blade II (2002)
Where the Red Fern Grows (2003)
Silver City (2004)
Forever Is a Long, Long Time (2004)
Blade: Trinity (2004)
The Jacket (2005)
The Wendell Baker Story (2005)
Dreamer (2005)
Brats: Our Journey Home (2006)
Disappearances (2006)
Fast Food Nation (2006)
Room 10 (2006)
Payback: Straight Up (2006)
Requiem for Billy the Kid (2006)
Crossing the Heart (2007)
I’m Not There (2007)
Jump Out Boys (2008)
Snow Buddies (2008)
John Rich: Shuttin’ Detroit Down (2009)
He’s Just Not That Into You (2009)
Powder Blue (2009)
For Sale by Owner (2009)
Bloodworth (2010)
The Last Rites of Ransom Pride (2010)
Yohan: The Child Wanderer’ (2010)
Dolphin Tale (2011)
The Greening of Whitney Brown (2011)
Joyful Noise (2012)
Deadfall (2012)
The Motel Life (2012)
Angels Sing (2013)
Midnight Stallion (2013)
San Patricios (2014)
Dolphin Tale 2 (2014)
7 Minutes (2014)
The Winding Stream: The Carters, the Cashes and the Course of Country Music (2014)
Texas Rising (2015)
Traded (2016)
The Red Maple Leaf (2016)
Hickok (2017)
The Star (2017)
Abilene (2017)
Blaze (2018)

News & Reviews
Tours & Tickets

AEG Presents Kris Kristofferson – Strangers Tour

February 05 2020 07:00 pm.

Description

Kris Kristofferson has been making things happen his entire life. Born in Texas and raised in a military family, he was a Golden Gloves boxer who studied creative writing at Pomona College in California. The Phi Beta Kappa graduate earned a Rhodes scholarship to study literature at Oxford, where he boxed, played rugby and continued to write songs. After graduating from Oxford, Kristofferson served in the army as an Airborne Ranger helicopter pilot and achieved the rank of Captain. In 1965, Kristofferson turned down an assignment to teach at West Point and, inspired by songwriters like Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash, moved to Nashville to pursue his music.

“When I was in the army, I was one of the few people outside of his personal friends who knew about Willie Nelson,” Kristofferson recalls. “I listened to a disc jockey who happened to be a Willie fan. He would play Willie’s songs and talk about him all the time. By the time I got to Nashville, he was a superhero to me. For guys like me, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson were two gods we worshipped. Then Willie and I got to be best friends. I came from a position of idolizing him to finding out he’s the funniest son of a bitch you could be around.”

After struggling in Music City for several years, Kristofferson achieved remarkable success as a country songwriter at the start of the 1970s. His songs “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” “Sunday Morning Coming Down,” and “For the Good Times,” all chart-topping hits, helped redefine country songwriting. By 1987, it was estimated that more than 450 artists had recorded Kristofferson’s compositions.

His reMain Theatrewn as a songwriter triggered Kristofferson’s successful career as a performer and that, in turn, brought him to the attention of Hollywood, leading to his flourishing career as a film actor. Kristofferson has acted in more than 70 films. In 1977 He won a Golden Globe for Best Actor in “A Star Is Born.” He’s appeared in cult favorites including the “Blade” trilogy, “Lone Star,” “A Soldier’s Daughter Never Cries,” “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” “Blume In Love,” “Cisco Pike,” and “Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid.” Recent films include “Fast Food Nation,” “Dreamer: Inspired By A True Story,” “The Jacket,” “Silver City,” “He’s Just Not That In To You,” and “Dolphin Tale.”

Heralded as an artist’s artist, the three-time GRAMMY winner has recorded 29 albums, including three with pals Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings as part of the Highwaymen. Kristofferson has spent three decades performing concerts all over the world, in most recent years in a solo acoustic setting, which puts the focus on the songs. “There’s an honesty in the sparseness. It feels like direct communication to the listener,” he says. “I still have more fun when I’m with the band, but being alone is freer, somehow. It’s like being an old blues guy, just completely stripped away.”

Many would have hung their hat by Main Theatrew. Instead, Kristofferson barely has paused for breath. He’s released several recent high watermarks including the increasingly intimate A Moment of Forever (1995), The Austin Sessions (1999) and This Old Road (2006), and he produced some of his finest work with the deeply personal Closer to the Bone (2009) and Feeling Mortal (2013). Kristofferson has reached living legend status, but that hasn’t changed or hindered his creativity. His current CD, The Cedar Creek Sessions, was recorded live at Austin’s Cedar Creek Recording Studio in June 2014. Released in time for Kristofferson’s 80th birthday in 2016, the double-CD set is a snapshot of the legendary songwriter in the twilight of his life.

In addition to many other awards, Kristofferson is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, winner of the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award from the Songwriter Hall of Fame, and was hoMain Theatrered with the American Veteran’s Association’s “Veteran of the Year Award” in 2002. For Kristofferson’s 70th birthday in 2006, his friends and admirers gifted him with a tribute CD, The Pilgrim: A Celebration of Kris Kristofferson. Stars including Willie Nelson, Russell Crowe, Emmylou Harris, Gretchen Wilson, Rosanne Cash, and Brian McKnight recorded 17 of Kristofferson’s compositions for the tribute. In 2007, Kristofferson was hoMain Theatrered with the Johnny Cash Visionary Award from Country Music Television and in 2009 BMI lauded Kristofferson with the Icon Award. He received the Frances Preston Music Industry Award from the T.J. Martell Foundation in March, 2012. In 2014, Kristofferson was hoMain Theatrered with a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award and the PEN Song Lyrics of Literary Excellence Award.

Fairytales, Legends, and Myths by South Florida Dance Co

BRIAN REGAN presented by LIVE NATION

The Building With The Purple Windows: A Cabaret – 7PM Show

The building with the purple windows: a cabaret – 2pm show.

Casey N Spaz Comedy Corner All-Star Showcase!

Made with Love By Media Giant Design Website Design and Marketing

Kris Kristofferson To Release New Album ‘Live at Gilley’s’ Featuring Recordings From 1981 Show At Iconic Honky Tonk

Kris Kristofferson has a new live album on the way.

Announced today, on his 86th birthday, Kristofferson will release Live at Gilley’s – Pasadena, TX: September 15, 1981, on September 2nd.

As is evidenced by the title, the live album was recorded at the legendary Pasadena, Texas honky tonk from the 1980 flick Urban Cowboy, on the final date of Kris’ 1981 tour.

And his fellow country legend and friend George Strait weighed in on it in the liner notes, saying how much he loved playing Gilley’s back in the day and how hearing Kris’ set and the crowd in the background brought back so many great memories from his touring days, as well:

“What a great album this is! Classic Kristofferson songs throughout, and live!! Kris was in his prime and his vocals were outstanding and very soulful as always. I got to play Gilley’s a few times back in those days and this record takes me right back there.

You can tell the crowd is loving him and he’s loving them right back. That’s what it’s all about. It was an exciting time to say the least. So close your eyes and listen to this record. Imagine you’re right there standing in front of the stage with the man himself looking right at you.

I think you’ll get a really good idea of what Gilley’s was like back then when Kris played there. What a treat that must’ve been.”

And the owner of the iconic honky tonk and country great, the late Mickey Gilley, offered this about the new album three months before he passed away May of this year:

“Right next to the club was the recording studio, and we recorded everything that was done onstage. We could record onto the 24-track machine that we had in the studio, then we would do the mixing…

We booked a lot of shows around that time, including some people I didn’t think would want to play the club. We got some acts that made me think, ‘Are you kidding me?’…

Kris Kristofferson was one of those artists that I didn’t think would want to play Gilley’s, because he was such a big name and a tremendous talent.”

Kris Kristofferson live in his home state of Texas in his prime featuring all of his best music… you simply can’t beat it.

The lead single, his classic “Me And Bobby McGee,” is out today:

Live at Gilley’s – Pasadena, TX: September 15, 1981 tracklist:

1. Me And Bobby McGee 2. Here Comes That Rainbow Again 3. Casey’s Last Ride 4. You Show Me Yours (And I’ll Show You Mine) / Stranger 5. Nobody Loves Anybody Anymore 6. Darby’s Castle 7. If It’s All The Same To You 8. The Pilgrim 9. For The Good Times 10. Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down 11. The Silver Tongued Devil And I 12. Smile At Me Again 13. Same Old Song 14. Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again) 15. Why Me

MORE FROM WHISKEY RIFF

WHISKEY RIFF RAFF PODCAST

WHISKEY RIFF SHOP

STAY ENTERTAINED

A riff on what country is really about.

Never Miss Out

Subscribe to Relix
Radio Charts
Livestream Guide

Current Issue Details

Buy Current Issue

Published: 2022/09/09 by Kristopher Weiss

Kris Kristofferson: Live at Gilley’s – Pasadena, TX: September 15, 1981

It’s the next-best thing to a time machine for music lovers.

It is Kris Kristofferson’s Live at Gilley’s – Pasadena, TX: September 15, 1981 , a new LP capturing the one-time Highwayman with a full band behind him and an exuberant audience in front of him, wrapping his 1981 tour at the famed Texas venue.

Fans who weren’t there in 1981 will feel like they are in 2022 as the partial-show release has just enough crowd noise to capture the excitement of the evening and the music proves Kristofferson was one of the rare artists not to fall victim to 1980s production and arrangement values.

Kristofferson and band – acoustic and electric guitars, keys, rhythm section and occasional mandolin – stand at the crossroads of country, rock and folk music while playing stone classics such as “Me and Bobby McGee,” “The Pilgrim,” “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down” and 12 others.

Though he could never really sing ’em, Kristofferson sure could write ’em – “You Show Me Yours (And I’ll Show You Mine),” “For the Good Times” and “Why Me” are among the other tracks – and his ’81 band sure could play ’em.

Show No Comments

No Comments comments associated with this post

Note: It may take a moment for your post to appear

Kris Kristofferson

Country folk singer, film and television star, activist and scholar - Kris Kristofferson has been all these things in a remarkable career, that began more...

Follow Kris Kristofferson on Ents24 to receive updates on any new tour dates the moment they are announced...

Be the first to know about new tour dates
Alerts are free and always will be
We hate spam and will never share your email address with anyone else
More than a million fans already rely on Ents24 to follow their favourite artists and venues

Fans who like Kris Kristofferson also like

Iris Dement

Member Login
Member Enrollment
Subscribe to ENCORE
Advertise With Us
News Archive
All Industry News
CA News Archive
Business News
International News
Promoter News
Touring News
Music Publishing
Agency and Management
Artist News
Awards & Benefits
Festival News
Classical News
Conference News
Technology News
Opinion News
Industry Insiders
Hot Seat: Larry LeBlanc
Lefsetz Letter
Bob Lefsetz Podcast
Paul Mecurio: Inside Out
The Cheat Code Podcast
Automation Insider
Promoter 101
Lee Abrams – Media Visions
The Jam: Jonathan Shank
Box Office Scores
VitalSigns: Artist Signings

New Spotify Releases

Events Calendar
Artist SnapShot
On the Road: New Tours
CelebrityAccess Tour Dates
Bandsintown Tour Dates
SPOTIFY CHARTS
Member Account Management
Plans & Pricing
New Member Enrollment
--> Learn More -->