When Kris Kristofferson passed away a little over a week ago, hearts from all around the world broke. During his decades long career, he was able to change the trajectory of country music, helping create the subgenre of outlaw country. It’s no wonder, then, that ever since the news of his passing, friends, family, and fellow artists alike have paid tribute to the late and great Kris Kristofferson.
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As you may know, Kristofferson and fellow country legend, Willie Nelson, were quite close with one another. As a result, Nelson’s son, Lukas Nelson, had the privilege of growing up alongside the late singer. When Kristofferson passed, Lukas made a heartwarming post about him. Now, he’s honoring Kristofferson again — but this time, with Miranda Lambert by his side.
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On Saturday, country artists gathered in Nashville for an event called Music for Mutts. This benefit concert raised money for Lambert’s nonprofit, MuttNation Foundation. She founded it in 2009 as a way to help rescue animals and shelters. So, when she and Lukas joined the stage, they chose to honor Kristofferson in a unique way — with Merle Haggard’s Silver Wings.
Miranda Lambert and Lukas Nelson Pay Tribute to Kris Kristofferson With a Merle Haggard Classic
You may be wondering: Why wouldn’t they sing a song by Kristofferson? For one, the late singer was a big fan of Haggard’s music. But did you know that Haggard, Nelson, and Kristofferson could have been in a group together? Imagine that!
Haggard, however, chose to decline. But there was never any bad blood between them. Instead, they supported each other’s individual endeavors. It’s so fitting, then, that Lambert and Lukas would honor Kristofferson in this way.
“Instant tears every time I hear this song,” a fan shares in the comments, with another adding, “Country music still has a future with these two!”
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