# Kris Kristofferson Thought I was Johnny Cash | Paul Cauthen

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Podcast: [Drifting Cowboy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/drifting-cowboy-7332357)
Published: 2026-05-15T22:30:13+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dillon-weldon/episodes/Kris-Kristofferson-Thought-I-was-Johnny-Cash--Paul-Cauthen-e3jedsn
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## Resource

Country artist and storyteller Paul Cauthen joins the Drifting Cowboy Podcast for one of the most emotional conversations yet. In this episode, Paul shares a heartbreaking story about Kris Kristofferson during his later years, including the moment Kris believed he was speaking to Johnny Cash. Paul also talks about his family’s connection to Hank Williams, outlaw country music, songwriting, life on the road, and the legends that shaped country music history. If you love classic country stories, rare behind-the-scenes moments, and deep conversations about the artists who built country music, this episode is for you. kris kristofferson, johnny cash, paul cauthen, hank williams, country music podcast, drifting cowboy podcast, outlaw country, classic country music, kris kristofferson interview, johnny cash stories, country music history, hank williams stories, country legends, nashville podcast, texas country music, songwriter stories, old country music, willie nelson, waylon jennings, merle haggard, country music interviews, music history, kris kristofferson lyme disease, paul cauthen interview, johnny cash podcast, country music documentary, country music fans, americana music, red dirt country, country storytelling

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