Kris Kristofferson

Born Kristoffer Kristofferson on 22 June 1936 in Texas, US.
One of the most impressive military resumes in music history. He served as a helicopter pilot, taught at West Point, and was offered a Rhodes Scholarship before choosing songwriting instead.

1971
Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again) - Kris Kristofferson entered the US charts on 21 August 1971, spent 13 weeks in the charts and reached number 26.
1972
Josie - Kris Kristofferson entered the US charts on 11 March 1972, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 63.
Jesus Was A Capricorn - Kris Kristofferson entered the US charts on 30 December 1972, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 91.
1973
Why Me? - Kris Kristofferson entered the US charts on 07 April 1973, spent 38 weeks in the charts and reached number 16.
A Song I'd Like To Sing - Kris Kristofferson (and Rita Coolidge) entered the US charts on 17 November 1973, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 49.
1974
Loving Arms - Kris Kristofferson (and Rita Coolidge) entered the US charts on 23 March 1974, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 86.
1977
Watch Closely Now - Kris Kristofferson entered the US charts on 21 May 1977, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 52.