When Kris Kristofferson died last month at the age of 88, Willie Nelson officially became the last-standing member of the legendary country supergroup The Highwaymen, a quartet that also included Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash.

Willie Nelson remembered his 'good friend' and former bandmate Kris Kristofferson during an interview in October 2024.

Willie Nelson reflected on Kris Kristofferson's death saying, “He left a lot of fantastic songs around for the rest of us to sing, for as long as we’re here. Kris was a great friend of mine. And, you know, we just kind of had a lot of fun together and made a lot of music together — videos, movies. I hated to lose him. That was a sad time.”

Willie Nelson released his 76th album, The Last Leaf On the Tree, on Friday (November 1). In an interview with the Associated Press to promote his new record, the country legend took time to reflect on the recent loss of his beloved friend and collaborator,

Willie Nelson, who was a member of The Highwaymen alongside Kris Kristofferson, reflected on the country icon's death in a recent interview.

Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson's friend and one-time Highwaymen bandmate, died on Sept. 28 at age 88. Nelson remembered him as a "great songwriter" in a new interview.

In a new interview about his latest album 'Last Leaf on the Tree', Willie Nelson has reflected on the death of Kris Kristofferson, which he "hated".

There's no better songwriter,' Nelson once said of late bandmate Kris Kristofferson. What makes a good song? 'You know it when you hear it' Young musicians looking for longevity would be wise to follow the sensible words of Willie Nelson: do what feels right,

At 91, Willie Nelson remains a vibrant force in music, offering wisdom and insight for young musicians seeking longevity. He encourages them to “do what feels right” and shares a light-hearted reminder that having a statue in your honour comes with its own set of responsibilities,