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

Willie Nelson has shared his memories of late singer Kris Kristofferson, recalling the many years they worked together. It was 1985 when Nelson and Kristofferson joined forces with Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings in the outlaw country supergroup the Highwaymen.

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.”

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,

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.

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,