Fellow Artists And Friends React To The Passing Of Glen Campbell

Following the death of country legend Glen Campbell on Tuesday (Aug. 8) at age 81, a number of fans and fellow country stars were heartbroken to hear the tragic news. To honor the star and send their condolences, a number of musicians -- including Glen's daughter Ashley Campbell, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Blake Shelton and more -- took to social media to pay tribute to Campbell following the news. See what artists said below... https://twitter.com/ashcambanjo/status/895023923393433600 https://twitter.com/RollingStone/status/895273728128450560 Fellow artists and friends react to the passing of Glen Campbell: https://twitter.com/BradPaisley/status/895024734143991808 https://twitter.com/blakeshelton/status/895028028832612354 https://twitter.com/TheTimMcGraw/status/895037438120402944 https://twitter.com/SherylCrow/status/895029046622420992 https://www.instagram.com/p/BXjDowkl_rj/?taken-bylennykravitz https://twitter.com/TheRealSambora/status/895237348035665921 https://twitter.com/chordoverstreet/status/895023988912537600 https://twitter.com/stevelukather/status/895164514521542657 https://www.instagram.com/p/BXjDm6ygg2U/?taken-byslash https://twitter.com/TonyOrlando/status/895021868952018944 https://twitter.com/TerriClarkMusic/status/895023066874380288 https://twitter.com/brianrayguitar/status/895020804546510848 https://twitter.com/DollyParton/status/895031275588919298 https://twitter.com/ChrisYoungMusic/status/895022006684577792 https://twitter.com/KWalkerCountry/status/895022484105428994 https://twitter.com/mgunderground/status/895022545728098304 https://twitter.com/davidcoverdale/status/895023047685554176 https://twitter.com/PaytonTaylor129/status/895023166430601216 https://twitter.com/lindsayell/status/895025254300516352 https://twitter.com/davidnail/status/895025135756988416 https://twitter.com/EthanCramer/status/895024270153322496 https://twitter.com/GovMikeHuckabee/status/895020715887513601 https://twitter.com/edhelms/status/895026061049819141 https://twitter.com/KathieLGifford/status/895026129463128064 https://twitter.com/realjimmywebb/status/895032457740689408 https://twitter.com/Diane_Warren/status/895032576317898752 https://twitter.com/johnrich/status/895030776936493060 https://twitter.com/MichaelChiklis/status/895031605667823616 https://twitter.com/MissMargoPrice/status/895032294003679233 https://twitter.com/RodneyAtkins/status/895032733843550209 Kyle Young, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO: "Had Glen Campbell 'only' played guitar and never voiced a note, he would have spent a lifetime as one of America’s most consequential recording musicians. Had he never played guitar and 'only' sung, his voice would rank with American music’s most riveting, expressive, and enduring. He left indelible marks as a musician, a singer, and an entertainer, and he bravely shared his incalculable talent with adoring audiences even as he fought a cruel and dread disease. To all of us who heard and loved his soulful music, he was a delight." https://twitter.com/opry/status/895038574504161281 https://twitter.com/SenJohnMcCain/status/895033402423992321 https://twitter.com/TheEllenShow/status/895040596888375296 https://twitter.com/BrianWilsonLive/status/895041138125668352 https://twitter.com/beachboyslegacy/status/895163020883656704 https://twitter.com/Clint_Black/status/895131581215633408 https://twitter.com/JoeWalsh/status/895102035921522690 https://twitter.com/CharlesEsten/status/895048298989592581 Dolly Parton: The Tennessean "Well Glen Campbell was special because he was so gifted. Glen is one of the greatest voices that ever was in the business, and he was one of the greatest musicians. He was a wonderful session musician as well. A lot of people don’t realize that, but he could play anything. And he could play it really well. So he was just extremely talented. I will always love you, Glen!" Video Here: dropbox.com/s/m8h3zox1j7kotr5/GlenCampbell01_V01R01.mp4?dl0 Charlie Daniels: Charlie Daniels (buffalonews.com) https://twitter.com/CharlieDaniels/status/895025891725717504 “Glen Campbell is such an incredible talent. Glen Campbell filled a niche in American music that very few people have ever reached. He was considered both pop and country, and not just one record or one little phase in his career, but years and years and years of his career. He represented the best of the pop and the best of country, and he went that kind of middle ground. He pulled people in from both sides. It was a great thing for country music, and frankly, for pop music. He was an incredibly talented guitar player. A lot of people have heard Glen Campbell’s brand that don’t even realize it. He was a studio musician in Los Angles for a lot of years and he did a lot of work for a lot of artists we’re very familiar with. He had a great, God-given talent. We’ve seen him host television shows, he plays great guitar, he sings great and he entertains. Glen Campbell was one of the most unique people that has come along in the music business in my lifetime.” Video Here: spaces.hightail.com/space/lAfuTSTNFm Kenny Rogers https://twitter.com/_KennyRogers/status/895042432126992384 "It's always tragic when you hear of a friend passing, but he had to be miserable that last few years of his life. At least he doesn't have to deal with that anymore. We worked together a lot through the years. In fact, Glen played on almost all First Edition music. He played a dynamic riff on the guitar that was trend setting. I also shot a few of his album covers back in the day and, at the time, I never knew people were paid to do that, but a few weeks later I received a check in the mail that was unexpected and highly received. I'll never forget that. He was a good friend and it breaks my heart that he's not here to contribute to music anymore." – From left: Veteran Country and Western singers Kenny Rogers, Tammy Wynette and Glen Campbell (Times of Malta) The Oak Ridge Boys “When I first came to Nashville, Tennessee to join the Oak Ridge Boys in 1973, I wasn’t with the group two weeks before Duane Allen took me to the CMA Awards, my first ever. I rented a tuxedo that looked like a high school prom tuxedo—horrible. That was the best I could do at the time. Glen Campbell came out and sang ‘By the Time I Get To Phoenix,’ and sat on the edge of the stage and sang it. I loved Glen Campbell. I had all of his records up to that point. I could not believe that I was sitting in the Opry House, actually watching Glen Campbell sing. Over the years, we became very good friends.” – Joe Bonsall (The Oak Ridge Boys) Oak Ridge Boys' Joe Bonsall (The Tennessean) “I think probably, the sweetest time I had with Glen Campbell is when I would be with him, pitching songs to each other. Glen Campbell was one of the great song men I’ve ever met in my life. Glen taught me so much about the importance of finding great songs. When we worked together, which was many times, like in Branson, when we opened up the Palace Theatre. We opened it up together. We would wind up on our bus, playing songs until one night we played so long that he just fell asleep. He just didn’t want to give it up, and he would wake up at the end of the song and say ‘Play another one.’ I’d say, ‘don’t you think we need to go to sleep?’ He’d say ‘Yeah, but I’d just love to hear these new songs.’ We would just keep playing song. One time we were out in the Sparks, Nevada working with Mel Tillis and he said ‘Glen called and he wants us to come over to Tahoe and play some songs.’ So we got in Mel’s plane and flew to Tahoe, and we played songs at Glen’s place, just played songs for each other for about two hours until we were horse. Then we flew back to Sparks, did our shows and Glen did his at Lake Tahoe. Short time ago I went to visit Glen at the home where he was staying and handed him a guitar. He picked it up and strummed it a little bit, gave me a big smile, and it was hard to see a man who looked really healthy, looked really good, still smiled real big, but not be able to communicate like he once did. But I have so many memories of him. And I pray that someday, we’ll find a cure or treatment for Alzheimer’s and those people who need help and that’s my one prayer." – Duane Allen (The Oak Ridge Boys) Oak Ridge Boys, Joe Bonsall, left, Duane Allen, William Lee Golden and Richard Sterban perform on stage at The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor Friday, August 08/2008. (Windsor Star) https://twitter.com/oakridgeboys/status/895024900049690624 https://twitter.com/RobinRoberts/status/895038191920701440 https://twitter.com/rosannecash/status/895026343498395650 https://twitter.com/CountryMusic/status/895027948914438144 Sir Lucian Grange, Chairman, and CEO of Universal Music Group: “Glen Campbell will forever be an essential part of the fabric of American music. He is not only one of the most versatile and brilliant artists ever to grace us, but he is someone who over the course of a remarkable fifty-plus year career, remained as relevant and productive until his final years.” https://twitter.com/RecordingAcad/status/895054354083966976 https://twitter.com/TheRealKinkster/status/895024142159933440 https://twitter.com/brothersosborne/status/895060888574730240 https://twitter.com/jimmyosmond/status/895032544156110848 https://twitter.com/annemurray1/status/895026177102024706 https://twitter.com/MileyCyrus/status/895053098619510785 Billy Ray Cyrus: "Glen Campbell was such a huge influence on me. Growing up, I studied his writing, songs and how he was an 'entertainer's entertainer.' Along with Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner, Glen Campbell was one of the first to parlay country music into mainstream television and broaden the entire country music fan base across the globe. Ride on Rhinestone Cowboy. God Bless." – Billy Ray Cyrus Delivers Soulful Performance Of 'Amazing Grace' (Country Rebel) https://twitter.com/billyraycyrus/status/895096053782925312 https://twitter.com/JasonIsbell/status/895034284981014528 https://twitter.com/KaceyMusgraves/status/895041594742587392 https://twitter.com/KeithUrbanNatn/status/895112515461545985 Justin Moore “As a musician, he was a hero. As an Arkansan, he was a hero. RIP Glen.” 100.7 The Tiger https://twitter.com/JustinColeMoore/status/895072527491375104 https://twitter.com/JustinColeMoore/status/895079445853327361 https://twitter.com/robbiewilliams/status/895067446456930305 https://twitter.com/ClayWalker/status/895068302535528452 https://twitter.com/kevinjonas/status/895025850973908992 Roy Clark: "Sorry to hear about my good friend Glen. The loss is too big to put into words. He was an incredible voice, incredible musician, incredible friend, movie star and recording artist. We had so much fun together, and sort of grew up together in our music and our careers. There were so many memories that only he and I shared. Glen and I were brothers in every sense of the word. When I hear or see his name, I see the Glen I've always known. There will never, ever be another Glen Campbell." – Glen Campbell and Roy Clark (BBC) https://twitter.com/Nickelback/status/895037432613281793 https://twitter.com/TyHerndoncom/status/873367818078756874 https://twitter.com/OfficialJackson/status/895070692978196480 Bill Anderson: "I knew Glen for more than 50 years. We met on the set of a TV show in Toronto in 1964, and like everybody else in our business, I was a huge fan. One of my treasured memories is the day Glen and I sat together, just the two of us and his guitar, and recorded a "Bill Anderson Visits with the Legends" radio show for XM satellite radio. We laughed, sang and visited like two neighbors across a picket fence. I'll remember it forever." American Profile https://twitter.com/dariusrucker/status/895047714408456195 RIP, Glen. You were my first employer as a writer. We were all in awe of your musicality. https://youtu.be/BIWg4DnAIro — Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) August 8, 2017 https://twitter.com/Carole_King/status/895041983193825281 https://twitter.com/peterframpton/status/895022666960130048 https://twitter.com/metheridge/status/895035755453587456 KC of KC and the Sunshine Band “It’s sad to hear of the passing of yet another great musical genius. His music will live on! Some of the greatest country songs ever to be written or sung. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Campbell family in their time of sorrow and loss.” https://www.facebook.com/KCandthesunshineband/photos/a.10152151462069312.1073741828.301601209311/10155664171304312/?type3 https://www.facebook.com/shaneowens66/photos/a.1429848250660203.1073741829.1420509711594057/1815965518715139/?type3&theater Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jeannieseely/photos/a.488934580730.297881.60584475730/10155404918575731/?type3&theater Brenda Lee "I had the pleasure of inducting Glen into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He could write it, sing it and play it. He was a triple threat. He never forgot his friends and made room for them on any project could. He was one of the finest musicians I've ever known and certainly, the prowess of his entertainment legacy goes without saying that. He was our golden boy. We loved him and the world loved him." Brenda Lee congratulates Glen Campbell after he received is Country Music Hall of Fame medallion during a ceremony Sunday, May 7, 2006, in Nashville, Tenn. (NewsOK) https://twitter.com/TerriClarkMusic/status/895023066874380288 https://twitter.com/OneRepublic/status/895056464414466050 https://twitter.com/SimonJCLeBON/status/895181350117965824 https://twitter.com/BradPaisley/status/895024734143991808 https://twitter.com/NissanUSA/status/895298508957392897 https://twitter.com/billboard/status/895296130593980416 Leroy Van Dyke: “I don’t think there is any doubt that under the circumstances of his health the past several years, his passing was inevitable. But that doesn’t take away from it and the fact that he was one of the greatest in the business. Vocally and instrumentally there was no one like him and the music business is a better place because of him. I will always cherish the fact that he played on many of my recordings in the 60s. I was proud to know him and to work with him. We sure will miss him.” John Rich of Big and Rich: “I grew up loving Glen Campbell and am so sad to see him go. The greatest all around talent ever in country music.” Mark Chesnutt: “I'm sad to learn of the passing of one of my heroes and friends, Glen Campbell. I loved his singing and guitar playing but I really admired him for his down to earth and friendly personality. I spent only a week working with him in Branson and he made us all feel like old friends. Rest In Peace old buddy." Jeannie Seely: “I did my grieving for Glen when I first heard he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s because I knew we had lost the gift of his talent and his friendship. I’m glad he is not suffering any longer and I hope he is now at peace.” Shane Owens: “Glen Campbell touched so many lives during his time on this earth! He sang one of my all time favorite songs, Rhinestone Cowboy. He was such a talented singer, songwriter and actor. Today country music has lost yet another great and legend. May God watch over his family and fans through these tough times ahead. Rest in peace the one and only Glen Campbell!” Moe Bandy: “We lost another one of my heroes. One of the greatest singers, songwriters and musicians. He had it all. We are going to miss him dearly.” Ronnie McDowell: “I was, am and always will be a Glen Campbell fan.” Collin Raye: “My hero... My Friend... Glen Campbell, is gone. My heart is heavy... A lot of memories...the end to a beautiful era in music. His incredible legacy is what we have now. Thank you, my friend, for always treating me as an equal, though clearly I am not. May God comfort your sweet family, and welcome you into His presence. The Heavenly Band, just got way better. I love you, Glen. Happy Trails." Gary Morris: “Glen Campbell inspired millions with his TV show, including me. ‘Gentle on My Mind’ and ‘Wichita Lineman’ were in my repertoire before I ever started making records. He was also a fixture in Clovis, NM where Buddy Holly made his mark. Millions followed him and millions will miss him." Lee Greenwood: “There's never been a better musician or a greater artist than Glen Campbell. I admired him and respected his talent.” Frank Foster: “There's never been a better musician or a greater artist than Glen Campbell. I admired him and respected his talent.” – “Glen Campbell brought a little more sophistication and class to country music. He not only entertained country fans, but his crossover success in the pop genre made him a true pioneer of his time. He had a huge hand in growing and expanding country music and that’s all any of us could hope to someday do.” – David Bellamy of the Bellamy Brothers: “Even though Glen has been sick for a while, the news of his death is still very shocking to us. With all the live shows we did together, we just used to always stay around and watch his shows because of the songs and his beautiful voice. We will miss Glen dearly.” Tim Rushlow "There are only so many artists that you can truly call icons. Glen Campbell was surely one of the brightest of those. His class, amazing vocal style, instrumental prowess and authenticity made him one of the best of all time. He will be deeply missed but his music will live on with us forever!" Mark Wills: "Glen Campbell was a living legend. He was not only one of my favorite singer/musicians, but also helped create some of my favorite sounding music from other genres. He was part of The Beach Boys sound (the wrecking crew!) He created some of the main songs that still grace my playlist daily. His family will be in my prayers.” Ray Scott: "Glen Campbell was a generational talent whose multiple gifts transcends genres while simultaneously defining them. His music also helped define my childhood. He's a big part of popular music history, and we're all lucky as hell for that...May he rest well... There will never be another like him." Gene Watson: “What a great loss for Country Music and the world. Glen Campbell was one of the all-time greats as a singer, musician, and entertainer, as well as a TV host and actor. He did it all and remained a down-home, salt of the earth man. He was a true gentleman who was always quick to say hello as if he was your neighbor. He was able to rise above all formats, as he hit the top of the charts in country and pop/rock virtually side by side. A remarkable feat by a most remarkable man.” – Sylvia: "I'm so sad hearing the news of Glen's death today. As a kid, I was a big fan of ‘Glen Campbell's Goodtime Hour’ television show. ‘Wichita Lineman,’ and ‘By the Time I Get to Phoenix’ are two of my favorites and are absolute masterpieces. The depth of his talent and the ease with which he sang and played guitar was mesmerizing to watch! Flawless! You are loved Glen! My heart goes out to his family and friends." Janie Fricke: “This is so sad. One of my proudest moments with Glen was when he borrowed my guitar for a TV Taping in Nashville. He is a respected talent. He was a great artist…I recently recorded one of his hit songs ‘Try a Little Kindness so I take a little bit of Glen with me everywhere I go.” Jimmy Fortune: “I loved him and I am happy he is in a better place. My memories with Glen go back to my early teens. My dad brought home a Glen Campbell album, and from that time on I loved Glen Campbell. I was a huge fan. I was always in awe of him and he was one of the most talented people I have ever known. When I joined Statler Brothers in the early 80s I got to be on the ‘Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour’ with Jerry Reed and I could not believe it. He was always so nice and I admired the man and his talent. I will get to pay a small tribute to Glen with the song of his ‘Southern Nights,’ which I did on my latest album. What a loss. His presence will forever be missed.” T. Graham Brown: "I did many shows with Brother Glen. He was always a sweetheart, gentleman and good friend. I will greatly miss him. God bless his family." T.G. Sheppard: “Our Business takes a long time to recover from the loss of a giant star like Glen Campbell. I’m sure the night sky will for sure be brighter now that he has ascended home to our heavenly Father. His music inspired not only me, but many generations.” Olivia Lane: "It's so sad to see another icon taken from us. He influenced so many musicians and artists. His music will live on forever." Craig Wayne Boyd: “Glen Campbell is a hero to me because not only was he a phenomenal guitar player, but because he had that style and swagger about him. He was the bling man, come on! Rhinestone cowboy, live forever.” – EXILE “Rest In Peace one of our musical heroes, Glen Campbell – a true genius. What a musical legacy you left us!” (Source: WebsterPR and BillBoard)

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