Kristofferson to be honored in all-star Nashville concert

In this Feb. 5, 2015 file photo, Willie Nelson performs at the 17th Annual GRAMMY Foundation Legacy Concert at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. Nelson announced Monday, April 20, 2015, he plans to roll out his own brand of marijuana called “Willie’s Reserve,’’ that will be grown and sold in Colorado and Washington, two states where recreational use of the drug is legal. Nelson will perform in a special tribute concert for country music legend Kris Kristofferson. AP

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country music Hall of Famer Kris Kristofferson will be honored at a special tribute concert in Nashville, Tennessee, featuring performances by Willie Nelson, Rosanne Cash, Eric Church and Lady Antebellum.

The singer-songwriter will also perform at “The Life and Songs of Kris Kristofferson,” which will be taped at Bridgestone Arena on March 16.

Additional artists include Dierks Bentley, Ryan Bingham, Emmylou Harris, Jamey Johnson, Darius Rucker and Trisha Yearwood. Produced by Blackbird Presents, Keith Wortman is the executive producer and longtime Kristofferson producer Don Was is the music director.

The Grammy Award winner wrote hits like “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” ”Help Me Make It Through the Night” and “Me and Bobby McGee.”

Tickets go on sale Saturday at Ticketmaster locations and online at Ticketmaster.com. TVJ