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Andy Kahrs: Rhinestone-The Songs & Career of Glen Campbell
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With enduring hits like Wichita Lineman, Gentle on My Mind, By The Time I Get to Phoenix and Rhinestone Cowboy, contemporary Music Legend GLEN CAMPBELL has left a legacy of songs that sing through genres and generations. Nashville Recording Artist ANDY KAHRS performs his celebrated Salute to the honored singer and his catalogue of memorable classics.
ALL-IN-ALL, GLEN CAMPBELL tallied 5 Grammy Awards, 3 Grammy Hall of Fame honors, 27 Top 10 singles, 21 Top 40 hits, 9 No. 1 Country albums, 6 Top 20 albums, and 3 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards. He is a 15-time CMA Award nominee and 2-time winner. In June 2011, Campbell announced that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease – then went on to embark on a farewell tour. In 2013, he was the subject of the documentary Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me which gave him another career highlight with an Oscar Nomination and another Grammy Award for his song from this film, "I'm Not Gonna Miss You." Campbell's final album Adios was released June 2017.
ANDY KAHRS is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist with a distinct roots sound based in blues, soul, and classic country. Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, Andy has never strayed from the soulful bends and warm twang of the music that sparked his desire to pick up a guitar and start writing music at age 15. Now, a seasoned blend of blues, country, and bluegrass can be heard in Andy's recorded music and live shows over 200 days of the year.
ALL-IN-ALL, GLEN CAMPBELL tallied 5 Grammy Awards, 3 Grammy Hall of Fame honors, 27 Top 10 singles, 21 Top 40 hits, 9 No. 1 Country albums, 6 Top 20 albums, and 3 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards. He is a 15-time CMA Award nominee and 2-time winner. In June 2011, Campbell announced that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease – then went on to embark on a farewell tour. In 2013, he was the subject of the documentary Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me which gave him another career highlight with an Oscar Nomination and another Grammy Award for his song from this film, "I'm Not Gonna Miss You." Campbell's final album Adios was released June 2017.
ANDY KAHRS is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist with a distinct roots sound based in blues, soul, and classic country. Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, Andy has never strayed from the soulful bends and warm twang of the music that sparked his desire to pick up a guitar and start writing music at age 15. Now, a seasoned blend of blues, country, and bluegrass can be heard in Andy's recorded music and live shows over 200 days of the year.
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