Video of Kris Kristofferson’s last performance at Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday goes viral after his death

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kris Kristofferson gave his final performance on April 29, 2023, at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles during Willie Nelson's 90th birthday party concert.

Many great entertainers performed during the two-day concert on Nelson’s 90th birthday, and country music star Kristofferson stepped to the mic alongside Rosanne Cash and performed 'Loving Her Was Easier', per Whiskey Riff.

Kris Kristofferson gives final performance at Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday

Kris Kristofferson performed the song that was originally written and recorded by him for his 1971 'The Silver Tongued Devil & I' record. It was also recorded by Roger Miller, Tompall Glaser, Mark Chesnutt, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Billy Ray Cyrus, and others.

Kristofferson and Cash sang it as 'Loving You Was Easier' during that performance in 2023. The viral video shows a close-up look of the two singers and the happiness across Kristofferson's face as he's singing. 

In the video, Cash and Kristofferson finished the song, and as they hugged, a sound, similar to her sobbing, was caught on the microphone. A closeup of the video showed both singers appeared to have teary eyes as they walked off stage.

The duo later re-joined the show for an all-star version of 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken'. Kristofferson was also seen closing the second night of the two-day concert, as he sang with the crowd 'Happy Birthday' to Nelson.

Kris Kristofferson's diagnosis of Lyme disease 

Kris Kristofferson was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in the mid-2000s but a decade later, he revealed he was misdiagnosed and had symptoms of Lyme disease. People close to Kris said they saw a massive improvement in his memory and cognition after he started the treatment.

Even after his retirement, the singer's team hoped for the possibility that he might record again or even perform on stage. However, things didn't happen as planned.

His family revealed the death of the 88-year-old singer in a statement on Sunday, September 29, and stated, "Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all." 

Fans laud Kris Kristofferson's last performance

As the video of Kris Kristofferson's last performance at a concert on Willie Nelson's 90th birthday in 2023 went viral, many fans paid tribute to the legendary singer.

A user wrote, "I'm 63 and have been listening to Kris's songs on the radio and albums, for most of my life."

Another said, "What a guy! What a talented songwriter! One of the best ever!"

A fan wrote, "How beautiful kris and Rosanne singing together. I felt it in my soul."

Another added, "How beautiful and poignant I cried. We were very blessed to grow up with these artists."

A person also stated, "I just started to cry when I heard this song with Kris and Roseanne. I don't know why I just did maybe because of all the memories they have given me."

A person remarked, "God , this is just beautiful. I have loved this song forever. This is just out of the heart."

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