other covers of songs written by Kris Kristofferson on his aptly titled 1979 album Sings Kristofferson. Merle Haggard recorded a version, released on his 1981 album What a Friend We Have in Jesus. Bell Gardens released a version of "Why Me Lord" on their 2014 album "Slow Dawns For Lost Conclusions" Slovenian a capella group New Swing Quartet recorded a version, released on the 1985 album Oh, Happy Day, titled "Why Me Lord". Carlene Davis recorded a version entitled "Why Me Lord" on her 1992 album Jesus Is Only A Prayer Away. Johnny Cash also recorded a version of the song titled "Why Me Lord" on his 1994 album American Recordings. Conway Twitty released a version on his 1975 album, Linda on My Mind, and then another longer version on his 1994 The Conway Twitty Collection box set. Chicago punk band The Smoking Popes recorded a version of this song for their 2001 album The Party's Over. The Gaither Vocal Band performed a powerful version of the song during a 2006 Homecoming performance in Toronto. The song was performed with pianist Anthony Burger. David Crowder Band recorded a version for their final album, Give Us Rest, which was released in 2012. Gospel artist CeCe Winans recorded a version on her 2017 album Let Them Fall In Love. Wolfgang Hildebrandt also recorded a version of the song titled "Why Me Lord" on his 2018 album Country Love Songs. Josh Turner recorded the song as a duet with Kristofferson on his 2020 album Country State of Mind (album) References External Links Song lyrics and chords, The Pittsburgh Press, June 26, 1973, p. 41 1973 songs 1973 singles Kris Kristofferson songs Number-one singles in South Africa Songs written by Kris Kristofferson Monument Records singles