Kris Kristofferson wrote this Ray Price smash sung by Tracy Lawrence

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Watch this entire show on Country Road TV's VOD platform - subscribe today right here and watch anytime! https://crtvusa.com/ForTheGoodTimes • “For the Good Times” became a signature hit for Ray Price in 1970, but its soul belongs to its writer, Kris Kristofferson. At the time, Kristofferson was a struggling Nashville songwriter with a poet’s pen and a restless spirit, crafting songs that felt more like short stories than radio singles. “For the Good Times” showcased his gift for plainspoken yet profound emotion, capturing the quiet dignity of a breakup without bitterness or blame. When Ray Price recorded it with sweeping strings and smooth countrypolitan production, the song soared to No. 1 and helped launch Kristofferson into the top tier of American songwriters, cementing his reputation as one of country music’s most literary and emotionally honest voices. ???? #RayPrice #classiccountry