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'American Idol' season 12 runner-up Kree Harrison made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry on June 4, and she was joined by 'Idol' judge Keith Urban. Now the Opry has posted video of the pair performing the Kris Kristofferson classic 'Help Me Make It Through the Night' online for the enjoyment of fans who didn't get to see it live...

Rick Diamond, Getty Images When you've got a concert event titled "Rebels and Renegades: the Outlaws Are IN," you'd expect such iconic artists as Willie Nelson, Billy Joe Shaver and Kris Kristofferson to take the stage.

Frederick Breedon, Getty Images People seem to quibble quite a bit about what constitutes country music, but no matter your definition, it was represented in Nashville Tuesday night (April 16).

This was a pretty good week to be Kris Kristofferson. Let's face it, though, any time is a pretty good time to be the consummate songwriter whose most recognizable -- and justifiably celebrated -- tunes include "Help Me Make It Through the Night," "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down," "For the Good Times" and "Me and Bobby McGee."

Music icons and longtime friends, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson were both honored by the NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) earlier this week for their unprecedented contributions to music history. One was bestowed with an award bearing his name, while the other is the inaugural recipient of that honor...

The first single from Lady Antebellum's upcoming fourth studio album is out! "Downtown" is an uptempo tune that reminisces about fun, carefree nights in a high-energy city. "There's some sass to this track that makes it really fun to sing...

Kris Kristofferson will ring in the new year with Feeling Mortal, his first collection of new material in four years. Produced by Don Was, the follow-up to 2009's Close to the Bone is set for release on Jan. 29, 2013. "Going back to the beginning, the songs have been reflections of where I was at that point in my life," says the 76-year-old Country Music Hall of Famer...

Waylon Jennings continues to be a legend among music fans around the world. The singer left a legacy of songs that will be played for generations to come. His fans range from eight-year-olds who heard their grandparents playing Waylon to music aficionados who discovered him via YouTube or iTunes while searching for something new...

Singer-songwriter, actor and activist Kris Kristofferson will play a series of six concerts across California in June, donating his performances to help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the United Farm Workers (UFW). The Kris Kristofferson & Friends Concert Series runs from June 15 - 22 and pairs the legendary performer with renowned Latin artists in the various markets. Pr...

Darius Rucker grew up listening to all kinds of music as a kid, and spent plenty of time singing for his mama, who loved to hear him perform and was always one of his biggest cheerleaders. Among the family favorites that played constantly around their house was Al Green, and Darius got quite a surprise one day when he was reading the credits on the back of one of the Al Green albums they wore out.