Celebrities pay tribute Kris Kristofferson after the country music star died at age 88.

On Sunday, September 29, news broke that Kristofferson had died at his home the day before. “We are all so blessed for our time with him,” his family wrote in a statement on Sunday. “Thank you for loving him all these years, and when you see a rainbow, know that he is smiling at us all.”

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Young also honored Kristofferson via social media on Sunday. “Kris Kristofferson believed that creativity is God-given, and those who ignore such a gift are doomed to misfortune,” the statement said. “He preached that a life of the spirit gives voice to the soul, and his work gave voice not only to his soul, but to ours as well. He leaves behind a resounding legacy.”

Scroll down to see the stars’ tribute to Kristofferson:

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Dolly Parton

Parton posted a tribute to Kristofferson via her Instagram Stories. “What a great loss. What a great writer. What a great actor. What an amazing friend,” she wrote against a black background. “I will always love you, Dolly.”

Wynonna Judd

Judd took to Instagram Stories to mourn the sad news, sharing a photo of herself standing next to Kristofferson. “One of my favorite people on this planet… RIP @kristofferson,” Judd captioned the photo.

Melissa Etheridge

Etheridge shared a sweet black and white photo of her posing with Kristofferson. “I loved this man, his talent, his spirit and his beautiful heart,” she wrote on Sunday via X. “Have a safe journey, my friend.”

Margo Price

The singer mourned Kristofferson in the comments section of his Instagram post. “Rest in peace Kris,” she wrote on Sunday. “Thank you for your spirit, your songs, your spirit, your compassion and courage. You are one of the greatest songwriters of all time and singing with you in Newport was my favorite musical moment ever. Sending love to Lisa and the family. ❤️.”