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Siblings Score This Day in Country Music – May 17th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:08:54 +0000

2010 – Republic Nashville releases The Band Perry’s “If I Die Young” to radio. 2009 – Barbara Mandrell, Roy Clark and session musician Charlie McCoy are officially inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. 2006 – The “Walk The Line” soundtrack goes platinum. The album features such Johnny Cash songs [...]

Glen Campbell Quits Touring, Readies Album of Re-Recorded Hits

Christina Vinson — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:56:06 +0000

Glen Campbell‘s battle with Alzheimer’s has forced him to stop touring but the ‘Gentle on My Mind’ hitmaker will still contribute to country music. He’s planning an upcoming album of re-recorded hits, entitled ‘See You There.’ With his emotional and bittersweet Goodbye Tour behind him, Campbell will be focusing his efforts on releasing the album on August [...]

The Roads Cross in Margaritaville This Day in Country Music – March 19th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:00:01 +0000

2010 – The Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffett collaborate on “Margaritaville,” “Chicken Fried” and “Toes” as a new episode of “CMT Crossroads” premieres. 2009 – Lady Antebellum’s “I Run To You” video premieres on CMT.com. 2007 – Billy Ray Cyrus is told by a judge on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars” he looks [...]

Glen's First Gold This Day in Country Music – January 22nd (video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:00:39 +0000

1969 – Glen Campbell nets the first gold single of his career… for “Wichita Lineman”. 2012 – Brad Paisley performs “Camouflage” in a short halftime set during an NFL playoff game at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park. The New York Giants defeat the 49ers in the game, 20-17. 2005 – Darryl Worley’s “Awful, Beautiful Life” [...]

The Downfall of Mindy McCready Continues This Day in Country Music – January 14th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:52:28 +0000

2010 – Mindy McCready suffers a seizure on camera at the close of the season’s second episode of “Celebrity Rehab” on VH1. 2009 – Billy Currington earns a gold single for the Luke Bryan-penned “Good Directions”. 2006 – “She Let Herself Go” goes to #1 on the Billboard country chart for George Strait. [...]

Glen Campbell is Best of the Best This Day in Country Music – October 18th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:47:28 +0000

1968 – Glen Campbell wins two honors, Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year, during the second annual Country Music Association awards at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. NBC tapes the show for the first time for a November telecast. Here is one of Glen’s best recorded in 1967. 2009 – Toby Keith is [...]

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

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:00:22 +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 [...]

Cajun Country This Day in Country Music – August 29th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:02:45 +0000

1927 – Jimmy C. Newman born in High Point, Louisiana. He becomes the rare Cajun artist to achieve commercial success in country music, with more than 10 Top 10 hits from 1954-1966, leading to his entry into the Grand Ole Opry. 2011 – Capitol releases Luke Bryan’s “I Don’t Want This Night To End” to [...]

A Rhinestone Cowboy Sits on Top of the Charts This Day in Country Music – August 23rd (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:11:17 +0000

1975 – Glen Campbell’s “Rhinestone Cowboy” rides to #1 on the Billboard country chart. 2011 – Columbia releases Pistol Annies’ debut album, “Hell On Heels,” digitally. 2004 – The Pocahontas Village Board in Illinois votes to rename the town’s Pocahontas Community Park as Gretchen Wilson Park. 2003 – Trace Adkins joins the Grand [...]

Singer, Songwriter, Actor & Highwayman Born This Day in Country Music – June 22nd (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:00:03 +0000

When it comes to songs that, for me, stand the test of time Kris Kristofferson has written many. One song in particular is always on my mp3 player. 2011 – Glen Campbell reveals in People magazine that he’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Despite the issues it poses in remembering lyrics, he intends to launch [...]

Gentle On My Mind Recorded This Day in Country Music – May 17th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:43:09 +0000

Glen Campbell Opens Up About Living With Alzheimer's and the 'Mistakes' He Knows He'll Make

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:40:09 +0000

Last summer, the world was saddened by the news that legendary country star Glen Campbell was in the beginning stages of his battle with Alzheimer’s. Rather than laying low and disappearing from the music scene, Campbell announced a full-blown tour as his way to say thank you to his loyal fans throughout the years.

Blake Shelton + the Band Perry Lead Celebration of Glen Campbell at 2012 Grammy Awards

Billy Dukes — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:30:35 +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.

Gold For The Wichita Lineman This Day In Country Music – January 22nd (Video)

Sean Ericson — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:00:32 +0000

2008 – RCA releases Chuck Wicks’ debut album, “Starting Now”. 2005 – Darryl Worley’s “Awful, Beautiful Life” leads him to the top of the Billboard country chart. 2001 – Kenny Chesney’s “Greatest Hits” album is certified gold and platinum simultaneously. 1994 – Hal Ketchum joins the Grand Ole Opry. 1991 – [...]

George Jones and Glen Campbell Will Be Honored at 2012 Grammys

Billy Dukes — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:45:46 +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.

Watch Glen Campbell Perform Songs from His Farewell Album, 'Ghost on the Canvas' [VIDEO]

Jeff Giles — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:27:14 +0000

When Glen Campbell announced his Alzheimer’s diagnosis earlier this year, it served for many as a poignant reminder of the fragility of the human condition and the fleeting nature of our time on Earth. His honesty regarding his condition, and his decision to bid farewell to his fans with a final album and tour, have been an inspiration to countless fans.

Campbell stopped by the Sirius XM studios recently to perform tracks from the recently released ‘Ghost on the Canvas,’ and a lucky handful of those fans were in attendance — as well as Tanya Tucker, whose tumultuous relationship with Campbell ended in a long estrangement.

A Hall Of Fame Day This Day In Country Music – August 29th

Sean Ericson — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:20:37 +0000

2005 – Alabama, Glen Campbell and DeFord Bailey are announced by the Country Music Association as the latest inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame 2002 – Alan Jackson collects a whopping 10 nominations for the 36th annual Country Music Association awards, breaking a 32-year-old record held by Merle Haggard 1996 – [...]

Glen Campbell Isn't Feeling the Effects of Alzheimer's Yet [VIDEO]

Jeff Giles — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:32:26 +0000

Since announcing his Alzheimer’s diagnosis — and his impending retirement from music — a couple of months ago, Glen Campbell has been the focus of an outpouring of goodwill and concern from fans around the world.

But for now, at least, Campbell has yet to feel the effects of the incurable disease — which he discussed during a recent interview with ABC News.

Glen Campbell: I Have Alzheimer's Disease

Andy Scott — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:41:35 +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.”

A Salute To George Strait – This Day In Country Music History – May 27th

Sean Ericson — Fri, 27 May 2011 12:10:25 +0000

2009 – Jamey Johnson and Lee Ann Womack duet on “Give It Away” during “George Strait: Artist Of The Decade” on CBS. The special includes Sugarland, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Jack Ingram and John Rich. 2006 – Jason Aldean tops the Billboard chart for the first time with “Why”. 2006 [...]