On this day, August 8, in 2017, Glen Campbell died. Country’s crossover king enjoyed a legendary six-decade career.

Campbell made “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” the title of his hit 1967 album and took the song to No. 2 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart. 3. "Dreams of the Everyday Housewife" (1968) ...

“Galveston,” however, remains synonymous with the eponymous Gulf Coast city even 55 years after Glen Campbell took the song to No. 4 on Billboard ’s Hot 100.

Campell goes on tour this fall to support what his website touts as his final studio album, called "Ghost on the Canvas". Campbell, 75, was diagnosed six months ago with the degenerative disease.

Country singer Glen Campbell is set to release what could be his final album as the "Rhinestone Cowboy" singer's health has deteriorated after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease two years ago.

Not only did he pen several hits for Campbell ("By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Galveston," "Wichita Lineman"), but they became the best of buddies, a friendship that lasted until Campbell's death ...