Singer mourns Dolly Parton, other stars

Kris Kristofferson was a country music darling through and through.

The legendary singer-songwriter and actor, known for classics such as “Me and Bobby McGee,” “For the Good Times” and “Sunday Morning Comin’ Down,” died Saturday at age 88 at his home in Maui, Hawaii The cause of death was not given.

Dolly Parton, a country music icon, mourned Kristofferson’s death on Instagram. The two collaborated on a cover of Parton’s song “Put It Off Until Tomorrow” in 1982.

“What a great loss. What a great author. What a great actor. What a great friend,” Parton wrote. “I will always love you.”

Despite a voice that he likened to “a frog,” Kristofferson released over 20 studio albums and won three Grammy Awards throughout his career.

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Other country stars joined Parton in honoring Kristofferson’s musical legacy with tributes on social media.

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Country music queen Reba McEntire shared a throwback photo of herself and Kristofferson along with a touching tribute on Instagram.

“What a gentleman, a kind soul and a lover of words,” McEntire wrote. “I’m so happy to meet him and be around him. One of my favorite people. Rest in peace, Kris.”

LeAnn Rimes mourns the loss of “my friend” Kris Kristofferson

In a heartfelt X post, LeAnn Rimes fondly remembered Kristofferson’s kind personality.

“An epic human with the biggest heart ♥️,” Rimes wrote alongside a photo of herself and Kristofferson. “You will be missed so much. Be quiet, my friend.”

Travis Tritt remembers Kris Kristofferson’s “inspiration.”

Travis Tritt, who co-starred with Kristofferson in the spaghetti western TV movie “Outlaw Justice,” paid tribute to the Golden Globe-winning actor in an X post.

“Sad to hear of Kris Kristofferson’s passing. He was an inspiration to me and I was lucky enough to meet him on the set of ‘Outlaw Justice,’ which we filmed in Spain in 1998,” Tritt wrote. “My sincerest condolences go out to Kris’ wife Lisa and his entire family, friends and fans.”

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Lee Greenwood says ‘we lost a giant’ after Kris Kristofferson’s death

In an emotional Facebook post, Lee Greenwood reflected on Kristofferson’s support for him in the country music industry.

“Hard to believe my friend Kris Kristofferson has left us,” Greenwood wrote. “He was successful in all areas of his life. A champion boxer, a world-class actor, a spectacular songwriter and singer and a hero to all who were lucky enough to know him.”

“I will never forget his support for me when I received my first award for CMA Country Music Association Male Vocalist of the Year – his friendship and encouragement helped affirm my career in country music and my place in Nashville. My family and I send our deepest condolences to Kris’ family. We lost a giant in our industry today!”

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