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Glen Campbell's Daughter Makes Emotional Plea for Alzheimer's Research to Lawmakers

Christina Vinson — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:00:08 +0000

Although country music legend Glen Campbell is working on an album of re-recorded hits, he struggles with Alzheimer's Disease daily. The singer's daughter, Ashley Campbell, gave an emotional plea for Alzheimer's research at a Senate hearing at Capitol Hill this week; her testimony is a grim reminder that this is a heartbreaking disease.

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

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 13:00:22 +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 [...]

Songwriter Jimmy Webb Celebrates 66th Birthday

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:10:48 +0000

If you like Glen Campbell, chances are you like Jimmy Webb's music. Many of Glen's hits were written by Webb including "By The Time I Get To Phoenix", "Galveston" and many more. Today, Jimmy Webb celebrates his 66th birthday, and we celebrate with his music on the "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m., kicking it off with "Wichita Lineman", a number one Webb song in 1968 recorded by Glen Campbell.

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

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:00:21 +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 [...]

Today's Classic Double Inspired By You

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:10:25 +0000

Today's "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. was inspired by you. Yesterday, I asked on our facebook page what artists or songs you would like to hear on the "Double", and one listener suggested Glen Campbell and his number hit from 1975, "Rhinestone Cowboy". And during Greg's Grill, a listener told me that Patsy Cline was one of her favorites, so we'll finish the "Double" with her 1962 hit "Crazy, written by Willie Nelson.

We're Going To Galveston On The Classic Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:04:32 +0000

Today we begin our "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. with the number one country song on this day back in 1969, "Galveston" by Glen Campbell. "Galveston" was another Jimmy Webb song that Glen Campbell made a big hit on both country an pop charts.

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

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:00:46 +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 03:59:35 +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.

A Double-Cross On The Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:05:00 +0000

Ok, we're not double-crossing anyone, but today our "Country Classic Double" features two country hits that crossed over on pop music charts. We lead off with one of my favorites, Glen Campbell's "Rhinestone Cowboy", which went to number one on the country charts in 1975, and was a huge pop hit as well.

George Jones and Glen Campbell Will Be Honored at 2012 Grammys

Billy Dukes — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:45:46 +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 On The Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:05:51 +0000

One of the most successful musical collaborations in country music was the singing and guitar playing of Glen Campell, combined with the songwriting talents of Jimmy Webb. Today on our "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m., we're featuring Glen Campbell's number one hit this week in 1969, "Wichita Lineman".

Glen Campell On The Double And Jimmy Kimmel

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:11:03 +0000

Each weekday morning at 11:30 a.m. , we get to go back in time to hear some memorable music from Country's legendary performers. Today, we focus on Glen Campell on our "Country Classic Double", and later tonight he'll be a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC-TV. You may recall that Glen Campbell went public with the news that he's in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and is currently on his last live tour.

Glen Campbell Fights Alzheimers With Optimism

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:58:24 +0000

Glen Campbell is not taking his battle with Alzheimers disease lying down. He recently began preparing for an overseas tour later this summer and fall and told the Associated Press,
"I'm really not worried about anything," Campbell said. "You know those people who say, 'Oh, geez, I wonder what's going to happen tomorrow?' Tomorrow's cool. Just don't mess it up. It's just wonderful. I think where I am at right now in this universe, I wouldn't want to be anything else than what I am."

via Family helps Glen Campbell fight the darkness - Yahoo! News.

Happy Birthday Jimmy Webb

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:02:39 +0000

One of the most successful singer-songwriters in country and pop music is Jimmy Webb. If you’re familiar with Glen Campbell’s hits, you know Jimmy Webb’s songwriting talents, songs such as “Galveston” to “By The Time I Get To Phoenix”. Today Jimmy Webb celebrates his 65th birthday. Today, we’ll feature another great song written by Jimmy [...]

Glen Campbell Shines In First Post Alzheimers Announcement Concert

Matt Herkimer — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:05:48 +0000

When Glen Campbell revealed he had been diagnosed with Alzheimers Disease I don't think anyone--including me--knew what to expect when he took to the stage to perform. Happily, according to AP, his first post announcement show at the IP Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi was a resounding success!

Glen Campbell: I Have Alzheimer's Disease

Andy Scott — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:41:35 +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.”

Glen Campbell Plays Upstate NY in April

Big Frog 104 — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:56:22 +0000

Glen Campbell has announced a tour date at the Seneca Allegany Casino in Salamanca on April 30. It's Glen's only scheduled stop in the Northeast this year and part of a slate of entertainment at the Southern Tier casino that also includes Kansas and comedian Ron White.