Some singers and musicians are so special that people love their music for years and years, even after they’re gone. Glen Campbell was one of those amazing people. In 2017, four big country music stars—Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, and Toby Keith—came together to celebrate his long career at a special event called the ACM Honors. It happened in Nashville at a famous place called the Ryman Auditorium.
Glen Campbell was a huge deal in country music. He made over 70 albums and sold 45 million records in more than 50 years! He wasn’t just a singer—he acted in a movie called True Grit too. He won nine ACM Awards and was known all over for his great songs and talents.
In 2011, Glen found out he had a sickness called Alzheimer’s disease, which made it hard for him to remember things. Even though he got sick, his music still made people feel happy and strong. The Academy of Country Music gave him a big award called the Career Achievement Award because he did so much for country music.
The best part of the tribute was when the four stars sang Glen’s famous song “Rhinestone Cowboy.” That song won him lots of awards and is one everyone knows. Blake, Toby, Dierks, and Keith each sang it in their own way but kept it true to how Glen did it. The crowd joined in, singing along, and it was a happy and emotional moment all at once.
Glen’s daughter, Ashley Campbell, made it even more special. She played the banjo and sang too. It showed that even though Glen isn’t here anymore, his music lives on with his family and fans.
Glen passed away on August 8, 2017, not long after this big night. But this tribute was a wonderful way to remember him. The singers showed how much Glen meant to country music with every word and note they sang. It was a night full of love for a man who helped make country music so great. Hopefully, Glen was watching from somewhere, smiling at how much everyone still loves him.
