{"id":994,"date":"2017-08-09T20:02:02","date_gmt":"2017-08-09T19:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/?p=994"},"modified":"2017-08-09T20:29:32","modified_gmt":"2017-08-09T19:29:32","slug":"country-reacts-to-glen-campbell-passing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/index.php\/2017\/08\/09\/country-reacts-to-glen-campbell-passing\/","title":{"rendered":"Country Reacts to Glen Campbell Passing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Glen Campbell is a man that has stood the test of time. One of Country music\u2019s longest established artists, this performer and exquisite guitar player with a back catalogue and trophy cabinet to match, passed away on Tuesday morning in a Nashville facility for Alzheimer\u2019s patients according to a source close to his family.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Over his six decades in music, Campbell released more than seventy albums, the latest of which was titled \u201cAdios\u201d and hit shelves just a mere nine weeks ago. He had many hit songs including \u201cWichita Lineman,\u201d \u201cGalveston,\u201d \u201cGentle on My Mind,\u201d and \u201cRhinestone Cowboy.\u201d<br \/>\nHe rose from a poor rural country family upbringing to sell over 45 million records, and no doubt this will increase as the months progress, paving the way for the likes of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rodgers, by becoming Country Music\u2019s first Crossover star.<\/p>\n<iframe  id=\"_ytid_49399\"  width=\"676\" height=\"380\"  data-origwidth=\"676\" data-origheight=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U8TsAh-zYFI?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=1&autohide=2&hl=en_US&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<p>Before his solo career he performed on tracks recorded by Frank Sinatra, The Monkeys and as well as playing guitar on Beach Boy tracks, he also filled in as a band member with them for six months.<br \/>\nHis musical talent stayed with him to the end, so much to the fact that he could perform seamless guitar solos during Galveston but not remember the names of his family in the band behind him at the end of his touring career.<\/p>\n<p>His departure undoubtedly will leave a void in Country Music and the genre has been outpouring of its tributes, kind words and well wishes for the Campbell family circle.<br \/>\nJust last night John Mayer was playing in Nashville and covered Campbell\u2019s 1967 hit \u201cGentle on MY mind\u201d during his acoustic set.<\/p>\n<p>One source quoted Mayer as saying, \u201cI\u2019m going to play this song with more love than precision and I play it because it\u2019s my favourite song in the world. Whether I play it right or wrong, I\u2019d rather of played it.\u201d<br \/>\nKelsea Ballerini, who was in attendance at the concert tweeted during the cover&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">In Nashville. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JohnMayer\">@JohnMayer<\/a> is paying tribute to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GlenCampbell\">@GlenCampbell<\/a> singing Gentle On My Mind. I&#39;m a musical emotional mess. So tender and beautiful<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Kelsea Ballerini (@KelseaBallerini) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KelseaBallerini\/status\/895113290589798401\">August 9, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Very sad news this evening <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Adi%C3%B3s?src=hash\">#Adi\u00f3s<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GlenCampbell?src=hash\">#GlenCampbell<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Legend?src=hash\">#Legend<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RIP?src=hash\">#RIP<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PaS4jlZA0I\">https:\/\/t.co\/PaS4jlZA0I<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Kirstie McMurray (@kirstieradio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kirstieradio\/status\/895035079583510529\">August 8, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I&#39;m very broken up to hear about my friend Glen Campbell. An incredible musician and an even better person. I&#39;m at a loss. Love &amp; Mercy.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BrianWilsonLive\/status\/895041138125668352\">August 8, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">God bless and peace and love to Glen Campbell thanks for the music The real rhinestone cowboy and love to all his family ?\u270c\ufe0f?????\u262e\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ringostarrmusic\/status\/895100085536567296\">August 9, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Brad Paisley was quoted as saying that his first live public performance aged 10, at Glen Dale Methodist Church, singing two songs. One of them was \u201cTry a Little Kindness. He said \u201cI\u2019m certain I wouldn\u2019t be here without his influence\u2026we\u2019ll do the remembering now Glen\u201d. \u00a0(Instagram)<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Thank you <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GlenCampbell\">@GlenCampbell<\/a> for the artistry, grace &amp; class you brought to country music. You were a shining light in so many ways.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BradPaisley\/status\/895024734143991808\">August 8, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Country music and the world lost a legend today&#8230;Rest in the arms of angels <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RhinestoneCowboy?src=hash\">#RhinestoneCowboy<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JnXiAs6GWx\">https:\/\/t.co\/JnXiAs6GWx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/carrieunderwood\/status\/895101234025201664\">August 9, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Wow&#8230; just heard Glen Campbell passed&#8230; sad day for music<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ChrisYoungMusic (@ChrisYoungMusic) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChrisYoungMusic\/status\/895022006684577792\">August 8, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Songs, songs, songs\u2026 Man, in a world of good stuff, his was great, in a world of great stuff, his was special! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GlenCampbell\">@GlenCampbell<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9qexor9jX0\">pic.twitter.com\/9qexor9jX0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheTimMcGraw\/status\/895037438120402944\">August 8, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Keith Urban took to Facebook to say the following<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-999\" src=\"http:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/keith.png\" alt=\"keith\" width=\"566\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/keith.png 617w, https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/keith-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As always the country community rallies together in times of grief and we\u2019ll be excited to see what\u2019s in the pipeline regarding Glen Campbell and the legacy he has left behind.<\/p>\n<p>Tune in to Downtown Country over the incoming days to hear more on Glen Campbell, his music and the reaction of Country music to the passing of Glen Campbell.<\/p>\n<p>Glen Campbell<br \/>\n1936 \u2013 2017<\/p>\n<iframe  id=\"_ytid_34199\"  width=\"676\" height=\"380\"  data-origwidth=\"676\" data-origheight=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8kAU3B9Pi_U?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=1&autohide=2&hl=en_US&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Glen Campbell is a man that has stood the test of time. 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