Sara Schwabe: A modern-day Troubadour
There are many artists today who have carried out this age-old tradition, but three time Grammy winner Kris Kristofferson is the embodiment of a modern-day Troubadour.
Kristofferson uses his music to weave beautiful stories about regular folks. He's a gifted writer and even though he's a former Rhodes Scholar, his words are those of Everyman. He speaks to us about love, hard work and the freedom to be who you are. On his latest album, This Old Road, he gracefully tackles difficult issues like war and aging.
This Old Road is his first album of new material in 11 years. It's sheer poetry in that each song means something different to each listener. It's this kind of depth that has made both his new and old music so accessible to such a wide range of fans and musicians alike. His work has been covered by over 450 artists during his 40-year career.
Kris Kristofferson will be wandering through Knoxville this Wednesday night, Nov. 8th, and sharing his music and stories at the Tennessee Theatre. Tickets are are $35 + fees and are still available by visiting their website.
This Old Road is currently available at Disc Exchange South, along with several other Kristofferson CDs.
Watch the new video for the single here.
