Kristofferson is the sole writer of “Why Me”. Also known as “Why Me, Lord”, Kristofferson wrote the song after an experience he had in church. Kristofferson attended a church service with Connie Smith ...

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Dave Davies. Today we remember singer-songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson. He died Saturday at the age of 88. He was known for his evocative songwriting. Here's a sampling. ...

Many of his songs are better known by other singers’ interpretations, like Janis Joplin’s “Me and Bobby McGee,” Johnny Cash’s “Sunday Morning Coming Down” and more. By Lindsay Zoladz “You can look at ...

ANNOUNCER: Song writer, poet, superstar, icon. ROSANNE: When his songs got out and people saw who he was and what he was writing, it was like a depth charge for songwriters in Nashville. EMMYLOU: No ...