Glen Campbell, country music’s “Rhinestone Cowboy,” died today (Aug. 8) following a long fight against Alzheimer’s disease. He was 81 years old. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and legendary singer and guitarist, Glen Travis Campbell, at the age of 81, following his…… MORE
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Watch Tim McGraw and Charlie Worsham Jam Backstage to “Rhinestone Cowboy”
Before taking the stage at Boston’s TD Garden on July 7 with wife Faith Hill for their Soul2Soul Tour, Tim McGraw and opener Charlie Worsham performed an impromptu jam of Glen Campbell’s “Rhinestone Cowboy.” The tune, which was written by Larry Weiss and became one of Glen’s signature hits, reached the top of both the…… MORE
Listen to “Everybody’s Talkin’” From Glen Campbell’s Final Studio Album, “Adios,” Out June 9
Glen Campbell will release his final studio album, Adiós, on June 9. Adiós was recorded at Station West in Nashville following Glen’s Goodbye Tour in 2012, which he launched after revealing he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Glen’s wife, Kim, revealed in March that Glen can no longer play guitar and struggles to sing.…… MORE
Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban & Toby Keith to Honor Glen Campbell at ACM Honors
The 10th annual ACM Honors is pulling out all of the stops for their big anniversary. In addition to performances by Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Cam, Maren Morris and Cole Swindell, there is more big news. Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban and Toby Keith will take the stage for a special tribute…… MORE
