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Blondes Vs Brunettes Flag Football Game Evansville For Alzheimer's Association

Jon Prell — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:05:31 +0000

Country superstar Glen Campbell was in town a couple of weeks ago as part of his “Goodbye Tour” before he permanently retires from music to deal with his progressing Alzheimer’s disease. I mention that to let you know that this Sunday, June 24th is the second annual Blondes vs. Brunettes flag football game at Bosse [...]

Glen Campbell Gives Very Candid Interview About Alzheimer's Diagnosis [Video]

Jon Prell — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:24:36 +0000

Glen Campbell is truly one of the greats in country music and has accomplished so much over his great career. Recently, Campbell went public with his Alzheimer's diagnosis and announced a final album, which is set for release soon and a farewell tour. Campbell recently sat down with USA Today to talk about his life, music and carreer and was very open and candid about his situation and talked a little about how he would like to be remembered.

Glen Campbell: Then And Now [VIDEOS]

Leslie Morgan — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:30:12 +0000

During the morning show , Jon brought up some sad news from Nashville. Around six months ago, after forgetting lyrics and becoming confused while on stage, Glen Campbell was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I thought I would take a look at his life and career. I have put together some of his best moments…..for me! Rhinestone [...]

Rhinestone Cowboy Diagnosed With Alzheimer's

Jon Prell — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:32:01 +0000

Country legend Glen Campbell recently told ‘People’ magazine that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The 76-year-old Country Music Hall of Famer has a new studio album, ‘Ghost On The Canvas’ coming out on August 30th and plans to do a farewell tour. Campbell’s wife Kim told People, that when he performs on stage and flubs [...]