Kris Kristofferson

These country stars love their country!

They know the heartbreak they sing about.

For some, living with chronic illness is simply a fact of life.

What an amazing legacy.

After Kris Kristofferson died on Sept. 28, stars from the country world and beyond shared their memories of the late, great legend.

The look on Kris Kristofferson's face is one of pure joy.

With a new decade came along a whole new crop of storytellers.

They never lost touch with their rural roots.

Ever since Elvis' very first Sun Studios recording sessions, artists have been finding ways to bring the country and rock genres together.

He played a pretty big role in the film.