Kris Kristofferson

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/kris-kristofferson

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Kris Kristofferson born?June 22, 1936
2. Where was Kris Kristofferson born?Brownsville, Texas
3. Who is Kris Kristofferson?Kris Kristofferson is a singer and actor who helped change country music and acted in many movies.
4. What is outlaw country music?Outlaw country is a style that moves away from polished Nashville sound and uses raw, honest songs about real life.

Outlaw Country Movement: A counter-cultural movement in country music emphasizing artistic freedom and lyrical authenticity over polished production.
Nashville Sound: A style of country music characterized by smooth production, string sections, and background vocals, popular in the 1960s.
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award: An award presented by the Recording Academy to honor artists for their significant contributions to music over their lifetime.