From 'Sunday Morning Coming Down' and 'Help Me Make It Through the Night' to 'Feeling Mortal,' Variety picks 10 Kris Kristofferson immortal classics.

Kris Kristofferson wrote some of the best songs in country music history. Here are five songs made famous by other artists.

“Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose,” Joplin sang in her signature blues-rock yowl — perhaps the best-known piece of wisdom in Kristofferson’s very wise catalog. “Me and Bobby McGee” topped the Hot 100 in March 1971, less than six months after Joplin’s death at age 27.

Kris Kristofferson was a successful singer-songwriter and actor, but there's some popular timeless hits across several genre's you may not be aware he wrote.

Kris Kristofferson was a generational singer-songwriter whose craftsmanship made country music feel broader and deeper.

Kris Kristofferson, a legendary figure in the world of country music, has also made a significant mark in the film industry. His unique blend of rugged charm and soulful performances has captivated audiences for decades.

Kris Kristofferson, who died over the weekend at 88, was one of country music's greatest poets. His work elevated the genre and set a new standard for lyricism on Music Row. The big picture: Kristofferson's sprawling legacy includes well-known work as a singer and an actor.

Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and an A-list

Legendary singer, songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson passed away on Sept. 28 at the age of 88. Access Hollywood remembers Kris' life and indelible impact on the world of music and beyond.

Kris Kristofferson might have been too handsome for his own good, but he helped country music find a new path.