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Recognition and awards. "Why Me" was Kristofferson's lone major country hit as a solo recording artist, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in July 1973. [4] The song peaked only at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, but had at that time one of the longer runs (19 weeks) in the top 40 [1] and the most chart reversals (6) in ...
- July 8, 1972
- "Help Me"
- April 1973
- Country gospel
Aug 13, 2020 · Learn how Kristofferson wrote this classic country gospel song after a religious experience and a church service. Find out which artists covered it and why it was a hit.
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In this song, Kris Kristofferson has an epiphany, asking Jesus why he has blessed him so. It came from a genuine revelation when he went to church with the country singer Connie Smith. Speaking in a CMT showcase, he told the story: "The night before we'd been down in Cookeville with a bunch of people, doing a benefit for Dottie West's High ...