Lincoln Wayne “Chips” Moman, who produced Elvis Presley and wrote hits for Waylon Jennings, Aretha Franklin and B.J. Thomas, died Monday at 79 in LaGrange, Ga. Moman penned “In The Ghetto,” “Suspicious Minds” and “Kentucky Rain” for Presley. He co-wrote Jennings’ “Luckenbach, Texas,” B.J. Thomas’ “(Hey Won’t You Play) Another …
Read More »Kris Kristofferson Returns with Double Album
In June 2014, Kris Kristofferson hosted a three-day impromptu jam session at Cedar Creek Studios in Austin. It had been a while since Kristofferson had recorded and here was a chance to lay down some of his favorite compositions with a live band. With Shawn Camp on lead guitar, Kevin …
Read More »Kris Kristofferson Honored in Concert Tribute
The iconic work of singer/songwriter Kris Kristofferson was honored during The Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson on Wednesday night (March 16), a special concert event that featured more than 20 of country’s brightest stars and filled Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to capacity. Kristofferson, a Country Music Hall of Fame member, …
Read More »Kris Kristofferson to Be Honored in All-Star Nashville Concert
Country music Hall of Famer Kris Kristofferson will be honored at a special tribute concert in Nashville, Tennessee, featuring performances by Willie Nelson, Rosanne Cash, Eric Church and Lady Antebellum. The singer-songwriter will also perform at “The Life and Songs of Kris Kristofferson,” which will be taped at Bridgestone Arena …
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