Kris Kristofferson
Awards & Honours
19
Awards Won
10
Honours
4
Rankings
5
Covers
3
Records
Kristofferson's songwriting catalog is among the most respected in American music. He wrote classics that have been recorded by hundreds of artists across genres. His induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004 recognized his profound influence on the outlaw country movement. As a Rhodes Scholar and former Army captain, he brought an intellectual depth to country music that was rare. His Golden Globe win for A Star Is Born demonstrated his crossover appeal as an actor. The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014 honored his entire body of work. He was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1985, cementing his status as one of the great American songwriters.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Country Music Hall of Fame
Inducted for his contributions to country music.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Inducted as a songwriter.
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Awarded for his lasting contributions to music.
Rhodes Scholar
Awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University.
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
Received a Golden Palm Star.
Honorary Doctorate
Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.
Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame
Inducted for his songwriting.
Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award
Awarded for his contributions to Americana music.
Johnny Cash Lifetime Achievement Award
Awarded for his impact on country music.
U.S. Army Aviation Hall of Fame
Inducted for his service as a helicopter pilot.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time
100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time
Greatest of All Time Hot Country Songs Artists
40 Greatest Men of Country Music
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
1973-03-15
Kris Kristofferson: The Rolling Stone Interview
People
1976-12-20
Kris and Barbra: The Star Is Born Couple
Esquire
1976-11-01
Kris Kristofferson: The Outlaw Poet
Texas Monthly
1985-06-01
The Highwaymen Ride Again
People
1985-05-20
The Highwaymen: Country's Supergroup
Records & Feats
First Rhodes Scholar to become a country music star
Kristofferson is believed to be the only Rhodes Scholar to achieve major success in country music.
Only songwriter to have hits with three different artists in the same year
In 1970, his songs were recorded by Janis Joplin, Ray Price, and Sammi Smith, all becoming hits.
Helicopter landing on Johnny Cash's lawn
Legendary story of landing a helicopter on Cash's property to deliver a demo tape.