Rolling Stone Kris Kristofferson Says He’s Retired. Watch His Final Concert
Country music poet, who gave his last show aboard the 2020 Outlaw Country Cruise, has retired from touring, recording, and acting
By Will Byington
Kris Kristofferson quietly announced his retirement on Wednesday via a clause buried in a press release detailing the future management of the songwriter’s estate. “In addition, in the wake of his father’s retirement in 2020,” it read, “Kristofferson’s son John steps in to oversee all of the family’s business.” Kristofferson’s spokesperson confirmed the Country Music Hall of Fame member’s retirement from touring, recording, and acting to
By Syndicated Content Kris Kristofferson has retired, according to a statement from his PR director Tamara Saviano . In fact, the “Help Me Make it Through the Night” star and legendary songwriter seems to have stepped away from the music business without fanfare in early 2020, with his last performance taking place in January of that year on the Outlaw Country Cruise. Kristofferson, now 84 years old, has transferred the management of his estate and independent label KK Records to his son, John Kristofferson , who will work alongside Morris Higham Management and Saviano to further the singer-songwriter s legacy. “The name has always been synonymous with songwriting as an art, and we’re excited to reintroduce his work to new and old fans alike,” the younger Kristofferson explains. “We have many exciting projects in the works and I look forward to getting them out into the world.”
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Kris Kristofferson retired from music last year after Morris Higham Management signed his estate for management representation, according to a press release on Wednesday. Kristofferson s son John is set to lead the family s businesses as MHM leads his indie record label. It s been amazing to dig into my dad s catalog and history with this seasoned group of professionals. I can t imagine a better partnership to bring the full depth of his songwriting to a new generation, his son John said in a press release. The name has always been synonymous with songwriting as an art, and we re excited to reintroduce his work to new and old fans alike.
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