Watch: Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson & Others Perform An Emotional Version Of ‘Why Me’
Have you ever truly explored Kris Kristofferson’s career? He’s lived more lives than you can count, from army captain to poet to movie star to critically acclaimed singer-songwriter. Back in 2016, Blackbird Presents hosted Life & Songs Of Kris Kristofferson, an all-star concert event celebrating the incredible and unique legacy of the songwriting legend. Now you can see a part of that magical night right here.
The mournful yet soulful “Why Me” (which originally premiered on Rolling Stone Country) sounds like a dream as Kristofferson is backed up by a who’s who of country superstars like Jessi Alexander, Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley, Ryan Bingham, Rosanne Cash, Eric Church, Jessi Colter, Rodney Crowell, Larry Gatlin, Emmylou Harris, Jack Ingram, Shooter Jennings, Jamey Johnson, Alison Krauss, Martina McBride, The Travelin’ McCourys, Reba McEntire, Buddy Miller, Willie Nelson, Jennifer Nettles, Jon Randall, Darius Rucker, Hank Williams Jr. and Lee Ann Womack.
The 3-disc CD/DVD is now available for pre-order and will be released October 27. Check out the Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson store for bundles, shirts, hats and other great merchandise.
Watch the once-in-a-lifetime performance below.