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Glen Campbell's Family Shares Heartbreaking Update Regarding His Alzheimer's Battle

Christina Vinson — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:00:02 +0000

The iconic Glen Campbell has contributed to country music in lasting ways, and his presence in the industry (since 1958) will never be forgotten. However, the singer is battling Alzheimer's, and now more than ever, his family needs to remember the good memories -- because each day is a struggle.

Country's Rhinestone Cowboy, Glen Campbell is this Week's Solid Gold Pick of the Week

Cathy Kates — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:41:39 +0000

I was surprised to learn that Glen Campbell, Country's Rhinestone Cowboy, was once a replacement member of The Beach Boys! It's fun finding out tidbits of info to share with you about our Solid Gold Saturday artists. I chose Glen Campbell because he is our birthday boy this week, turned 77.

Glen Campbell Returns Home to Arkansas on Final Goodbye Tour

John Tarpley — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 21:30:33 +0000

During last night's (September 6) near-capacity concert in Little Rock, Ark., the Robinson Center Music Hall audience was on their feet before the band ever played a note of music, the packed room delivering a heartfelt, standing ovation for Glen Campbell, Arkansas's native son and the country music icon on the final stops of his unprecedented Goodbye Tour.

Glen Campbell Cancels Australian Tour, Likely Due to Alzheimer's Complications

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:10:21 +0000

Country music legend Glen Campbell has pulled out of his Australian tour with fellow icon Kenny Rogers — and the speculation is that Campbell’s progressing battle with Alzheimer’s is to blame for the last-minute cancellations. The announcement — which only cites illness as the cause for cancellation — comes just weeks before Campbell was supposed [...]

2012 CMA Music Festival Lineup Scores Glen Campbell, Kenny Rogers + More

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:28:46 +0000

As the star-laced lineup for the 2012 CMA Music Fest is unrolled, it would seem the Country Music Association is saving the most legendary for last. The Association just announced the newest talent slated to set their boots on the stage of Nashville’s LP Field in early June, and they’re undoubtedly adding some of the biggest heavy hitters yet. Among them are legends like Glen Campbell, Kenny Rogers, Ronnie Milsap and the Mavericks, who will be reuniting for the show after almost 10 years apart.

Blake Shelton + the Band Perry Lead Celebration of Glen Campbell at 2012 Grammy Awards

Billy Dukes — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:11:35 +0000

As Glen Campbell took the stage at the 2012 Grammy Awards on Sunday night, more than a few fans and friends in the audience looked nervous, not sure how the country legend would do during a celebration of his life and career. Halfway through his song ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ however, everyone breathed more than a sigh of relief. In fact, they were dancing in the aisles — literally.

George Jones and Glen Campbell Will Be Honored at 2012 Grammys

Billy Dukes — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:28:46 +0000

George Jones and Glen Campbell will be honored with lifetime achievement awards next year. During a special ceremony on Feb. 11 — one day before the 2012 Grammy Awards, which will air on CBS — their contributions will be acknowledged by the Recording Academy in front of five other honorees and an invitation only crowd.

Glen Campbell: I Have Alzheimer's Disease

Andy Scott — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:00:35 +0000

In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE (via Taste of Country), Grammy-winning country legend Glen Campbell has revealed he has Alzheimer’s Disease.

The 75-year-old ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ singer and his wife, Kim, say they are going public with his disease now because “he’s hoping to say farewell with a final slate of live performances this fall – and they want his fans to be aware of the musician’s condition.”