Glen Campbell

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.  ...

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.

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.

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 radio...

1975 - Glen Campbell's "Rhinestone Cowboy" rides to #1 on the Billboard country chart.

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.

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 albu...

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.

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.

2008 - RCA releases Chuck Wicks' debut album, "Starting Now".

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.

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 r