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……
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……
Blake Shelton Enlists the Help of Rascal Flatts on Upcoming Season of “The Voice”
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“Maniac” Kip Moore Immersed Himself in Every Aspect of Upcoming Album, “Slowheart”
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Watch Locash Go Chasing TLC’s “Waterfalls” . . . and Check Out TLC’s Response
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Watch Brett Eldredge Perform “Wanna Be That Song,” “Somethin’ I’m Good At” & More on “Today”
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Fowl Play: Watch Charles Esten in New Carl’s Jr. Commercial for the Chicken Sandwich
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