Tag Archives: Glen Campbell

Glen Campbell: His Courageous Fight with Alzheimer’s Disease

Glen Campbell: His Courageous Fight with Alzheimer’s Disease

Originally published in the June 24, 2013 issue of Country Weekly magazine. Two years ago, Glen Campbell came forward with a powerful, completely candid announcement that rippled throughout the entertainment world. With wife Kim by his side, Glen revealed that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, which eventually robs one of…MORE

Country Music Hall of Famer Glen Campbell Has Died at 81

Country Music Hall of Famer Glen Campbell Has Died at 81

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

Watch Tim McGraw and Charlie Worsham Jam Backstage to “Rhinestone Cowboy”

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

Kix TV: The Band Perry

Kix TV: The Band Perry

Watch Kix TV featuring The Band Perry. Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry talk about hanging in D.C., their single "Gentle on My Mind" and more in this edition of Kix TV.MORE