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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.

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 &

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.

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 Roger

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.

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 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.

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".

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 currentl

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.

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 co

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.