Kristofferson

The Bottom Line Archive Series presents its next release: the once-in-a-lifetime live performance by Lou Reed and Kris Kristofferson at the height of their craft, set for release September 15. Recorded at the legendary Bottom Line club in Greenwich Village, the album presents an evening of music, songwriting and storytelling – intimate, acoustic, historic. The Bottom Line Archive label is distributed via BFD/Red; BFD is a division of Bob Frank Entertainment.

Singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson has maintained a career in music and film for more than forty years. He was the oldest son in a military family that planned for him to continue the tradition of military service, but he resigned his commission to pursue a career in songwriting.

This is a unique musical performance series, driven by famous recording artists who write their own songs, blended with professional song poets who write for other artists. "Legends & Lyrics" is currently airing on PBS on a weekly basis. Installments include artist performances, "Out Of The Box" interviews, "Did You Know?" historical facts addressing the origins of today's commercial music, "Rising Stars" featuring undiscovered talent, and "Tips Of The Week" for aspiring song poets. Shot in an intimate classical performance hall in HD and Surround Sound, the series honors the true creators of the most popular genres of commercial music. "Volume 1" features Kris Kristofferson, Patty Griffin, Randy Owen, and Jonathan Singleton.

In the summer of 1997, Kris Kristofferson spent a few days in Texas recording stripped-down versions of his best-known songs. Released by Atlantic Records in 1999, The Austin Sessions pairs the acclaimed outlaw country songwriter with a band of studio aces and guest harmony vocalists for intimate versions of classics like "Me and Bobby McGee," "Why Me?" and "Sunday Morning Coming Down."

This historic live event honored the songs of one of the most beloved musical heroes of our time, featuring a multi-generational who's-who of country greats including Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, Lady Antebellum, Reba McIntire, Willie Nelson, Darius Rucker, Hank Williams Jr, and many more. The album showcases Kristofferson's singular status as one of music's great storytellers and an enduring favorite for performers to interpret.

In the summer of 1997, Kris Kristofferson spent a few days in Texas recording stripped-down versions of his best-known songs. Released by Atlantic Records in 1999, The Austin Sessions pairs the acclaimed outlaw country songwriter with a band of studio aces and guest harmony vocalists for intimate versions of classics like "Me and Bobby McGee," "Why Me?" and "Sunday Morning Coming Down."

An intimate live recording from one of the giants of contemporary American music. Grammy award winning songwriter and musician, Kris Kristofferson is documented in the most intimate of settings, in front of a spellbound, audience at London's Union Chapel. Featuring tracks from his latest critically acclaimed studio album 'Feeling Mortal', which was released at the end of 2012, as well as his back catalogue of classic American songs including 'Me And Bobby McGee', 'Sunday Morning Coming Down', 'For The Good Times' and 'Help Me Make It Through The Night'. Kristofferson's performance at the Union Chapel is an honest, intimate affair - a master class in authentic songwriting and performance. This hypnotic live recording is sure to delight fans young and old.

Two emerging talents, at the forefront of the country-folk movement took to the air on WPLJ-FM from RCA's Recording Studio in NYC on the 25th of April, 1972. Red Dirt brings you this intimate and unforgettable live radio broadcast from Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge. The recording features Kristofferson's signature country-folk originals and Coolidge's soulful, bluesy vocals. Kristofferson performs cuts from his early albums. Rita Coolidge joins him for the final numbers, delivering solo performances and unforgettable duets, including Kristofferson's iconic "Help Me Make It Through the Night."