A closer look at the biggest achievements of Kris Kristofferson. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Kris Kristofferson is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He played an important role in the outlaw country movement of the 1970s, moving away from traditional Nashville sounds. He achieved success as a Hollywood actor during the same era, balancing a successful career in both music and film.
In 1958, Kristofferson was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to the University of Oxford, marking a significant academic achievement and a move towards his literary aspirations.
In April 1973, Kristofferson received an honorary doctorate in fine arts from Pomona College, accompanied by Cash and Coolidge.
On November 8, 1973, Kristofferson's album "Jesus Was a Capricorn" was awarded a gold disc by the RIAA, signifying sales of over one million copies.
In 1973, Kristofferson's single "Why Me" reached number one on the American Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, marking a peak in his solo charting success.
In 1976, Kristofferson starred in "A Star Is Born" with Barbra Streisand, receiving a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
In 1976, Kristofferson starred in "A Star Is Born", for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, a high point in his acting career.
In 1977, Kristofferson was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
In 1984, Kristofferson appeared in The Lost Honor of Kathryn Beck, Flashpoint, and Songwriter. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song Score for Songwriter. Nelson and Kristofferson both appeared in Songwriter.
In 1984, Kristofferson received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song Score for the film "Songwriter", acknowledging his musical contributions to film.
In 1985, Kristofferson was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
In 2003, Kristofferson released a live album called Broken Freedom Song and received the "Spirit of Americana" free speech award from the Americana Music Association.
In 2004, Kristofferson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions to country music.
In 2006, Kristofferson received the Johnny Mercer Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame and released his first album of new material in 11 years, This Old Road.
On April 21, 2007, Kristofferson received CMT's Johnny Cash Visionary Award.
On November 10, 2009, Kristofferson was honored as a BMI Icon at the 57th annual BMI Country Awards.
In 2014, Kristofferson received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring his enduring impact on music.
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