About the Song Kris Kristofferson, the quintessential outlaw country singer-songwriter, has never shied away from social commentary in his music. With his gravelly voice and poetic lyrics, he has often championed the downtrodden and challenged the status quo. “They Killed Him,” a poignant ballad from his 1981 album To the Bone, stands as a powerful … Continue reading Martyrs of Change: Kris Kristofferson’s “They Killed Him”