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Glen Campbell Quits Touring, Readies Album of Re-Recorded Hits

Christina Vinson — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:56:06 +0000

Glen Campbell‘s battle with Alzheimer’s has forced him to stop touring but the ‘Gentle on My Mind’ hitmaker will still contribute to country music. He’s planning an upcoming album of re-recorded hits, entitled ‘See You There.’ With his emotional and bittersweet Goodbye Tour behind him, Campbell will be focusing his efforts on releasing the album on August [...]

Glen Campbell Looks Back at His Career in Emotional 'A Better Place' Video

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:00:22 +0000

As a finishing touch to his Farewell Tour, which has been criss-crossing the country over the past few months, Glen Campbell has released a tear-jerking new music video for ‘A Better Place,’ which will put a lump in the viewer’s throat from the first bar of the song. The video showcases Campbell looking through picture [...]

Glen Campbell Returns Home to Arkansas on Final Goodbye Tour

John Tarpley — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 20:30:33 +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's Goodbye Tour Will Stop In Evansville This Saturday Night [Video]

Jon Prell — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 08:30:23 +0000

Glen Campbell is currently making his way around the country to say farewell on ‘The Goodbye Tour’ which will stop in Evansville this Saturday night at 8pm at the Centre in Downtown Evansville. Tickets for this historic show are on sale now at the Centre box office, all ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com. As a result of Cambell’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, [...]

Blake Shelton, The Band Perry Salute Glen Campbell At Grammy's

Eric Cornish — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:04:39 +0000

I thought most of the Grammy Awards last night were well done. The right people performed. The right artists won. Most importantly, the right legends were honored. I’m amazed at how well the producers of the show fit in some deserving tributes to Whitney Houston, who passed away one day prior to the show. At [...]

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 [...]