NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Kris Kristofferson announced his retirement after five decades and appointed a manager for his estate.
A press release released on Wednesday said the 84-year-old actor and singer retired last year and his son, John, stepped in to oversee his father’s business, including special projects and his record label KK Records. Your property will be managed by Morris Higham Management, which also manages clients such as Kenny Chesney, Barbara and Louise Mandrell and the property of Roger Miller.
Kristofferson, an Oxford scholar from Texas, brought introspective and poetic lyrics to country music with songs like “Sunday Mornin ‘Comin’ Down” and “Me and Bobby McGee” and was a member of the supergroup The Highwaymen. He starred in 70 films and won a Golden Globe for his performance in “A star is born”.
He was nominated for the Country Music Hall of Fame and received the Johnny Mercer award from the Songwriter Hall of Fame. He also received an award for the work of the Recording Academy.
As for retirement, the release said Kristofferson will celebrate his 85th birthday in June with several special projects.