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Glen Campbell’s “Wichita Lineman” & Eddy Arnold’s “Make the World Go Away” Earn Historic Honor

Glen Campbell’s “Wichita Lineman” & Eddy Arnold’s “Make the World Go Away” Earn Historic Honor

The Library of Congress added 25 titles to the National Recording Registry, including Glen Campbell’s “Wichita Lineman,” Eddy Arnold’s “Make the World Go Away” and Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You,” which was penned by Dolly Parton. The 25 titles were chosen based on their “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant” importance. This year’s additions…

Glen Campbell Museum & Rhinestone Stage Is Open in Nashville

Glen Campbell Museum & Rhinestone Stage Is Open in Nashville

Following in the footsteps of Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and George Jones, Glen Campbell is the subject of a new museum in downtown Nashville. The Glen Campbell Museum & Rhinestone Stage, which opened on Feb. 1, honors the life of the “Rhinestone Cowboy” by showcasing different stages of his career and displaying a collection of…

Glen Campbell to Be the Subject of New Museum in Downtown Nashville

Glen Campbell to Be the Subject of New Museum in Downtown Nashville

Following in the footsteps of Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and George Jones, Glen Campbell will be the subject of a new museum in downtown Nashville. The Glen Campbell Museum & Rhinestone Stage, which is slated to open in early 2020, will honor the life of the “Rhinestone Cowboy” by showcasing different stages of his career…

Glen Campbell’s Will Reportedly Excludes 3 of His 8 Children From His $50 Million Estate

Glen Campbell’s Will Reportedly Excludes 3 of His 8 Children From His $50 Million Estate

Country Music Hall of Fame member Glen Campbell, who died on August 8, specifically excluded three of his children from his will, according to the Tennessean. According to the report, Glen, who was married four times and fathered eight children, excluded daughter Kelli and sons William Travis and Wesley Kane from his 2006 will. Glen’s…

Glen Campbell Laid to Rest in Arkansas

Glen Campbell Laid to Rest in Arkansas

Country icon Glen Campbell was laid to rest on Wednesday, Aug. 9, during a private ceremony in his hometown of Delight, Arkansas. The news was announced by the official Glen Campbell Facebook account on Thursday with a message from the Campbell family thanking everyone for their “enormous outpouring of love and support.”  ​ Glen passed away in…

Tanya Tucker Finally Responds to the Death of Glen Campbell

Tanya Tucker Finally Responds to the Death of Glen Campbell

Two days after his death from Alzheimer’s complications at the age of 81,  Tanya Tucker posted on Facebook about the death of her one-time love Glen Campbell to express her condolences and release a song in his honor. I’m just devastated. Absolutely devastated. It’s been so hard these past several years knowing what he’s been going…

The Stories Behind 5 of Glen Campbell’s Biggest Hits, Including “Rhinestone Cowboy,” “Gentle On My Mind” & More

The Stories Behind 5 of Glen Campbell’s Biggest Hits, Including “Rhinestone Cowboy,” “Gentle On My Mind” & More

An accomplished guitarist, Glen Campbell was a highly sought-after session player who performed on recordings by the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra and Merle Haggard before becoming a successful solo artist known for his uncanny ability to pick great songs. Below are the stories behind five of Glen’s most popular songs: “Gentle On My Mind,” “Wichita Lineman,” “Galveston,” “Rhinestone…

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Keep Those Texas Babies Reading

Keep Those Texas Babies Reading

Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…