REMEMBERING GLEN CAMPBELL: Ashley Campbell Honors Her Father on the 8th Anniversary of His Passing
Nashville, Tennessee — August 8
Eight years to the day since the world lost Glen Campbell, the voice behind “Rhinestone Cowboy,” “Gentle on My Mind,” and “Wichita Lineman,” his daughter Ashley Campbell has shared a moving tribute that has touched fans across the globe.
In a heartfelt message posted early this morning, Ashley reflected on her father’s enduring influence — both as a musician whose artistry shaped generations of country music and as a man whose love and guidance continue to guide her life.
“Eight years… and I still hear your voice in every song,” she wrote softly. “I still remember your laugh, your advice, and the way you made the stage feel like home. You are with me in every note I play.”
Glen Campbell, who passed away in 2017 at the age of 81 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease, left behind a legacy that extends far beyond his 21 Top 40 hits and countless awards. For Ashley, that legacy lives most powerfully in the lessons he taught her about music, perseverance, and kindness.
Today, as Nashville’s music community paused to remember the man who bridged the worlds of country and pop with effortless charm, fans worldwide joined the Campbell family in honoring his life. Many took to social media to share memories, concert photos, and stories of how Glen’s songs had marked milestones in their own lives.
Ashley, herself a talented singer-songwriter, has carried her father’s torch with grace — touring, recording, and keeping his spirit alive in every performance. She has often spoken about the joy and challenge of honoring his work, knowing that his music remains an emotional touchstone for millions.
“Dad always said music was about making people feel something,” she added in her post. “If I can do even a fraction of that, I know I’m making him proud.”
As the sun set over Nashville this evening, a quiet gathering of friends, family, and fellow musicians met to share stories and songs in Glen’s memory — a fitting tribute to a man whose life was a song in itself.
Eight years on, the Rhinestone Cowboy still rides on — not in glitter or spotlight, but in the hearts of those who loved him and the timeless music he left behind.