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Glen Campbell Plans Final Album, Farewell Tour

Mindy Small/FilmMagic.com

The Rhinestone Cowboy is calling it quits.

Glen Campbell, one of the most successful pop-country crossover acts of the '60s and '70s, is reportedly ready to tip his hat and bid fans farewell this summer. The singer, whose classic hits include 'Gentle on My Mind,' 'Wichita Lineman' and 'Rhinestone Cowboy,' is putting the finishing touches on his final studio album, titled 'Ghost on the Canvas,' according to Billboard Country Update. The project is slated for summer release, and Glen will perform a farewell tour in support of the new disc.

According to the album's producer, Julian Raymond, Glen's tour plans include arriving in towns early to conduct interviews and participate in other promotions before playing small halls or theaters in those selected cities. "He won't go too hard," Raymond tells Billboard. "But it will be strategic and a different way to get him out there than the night-after-night grind."

Julian also produced the 2008 covers album 'Meet Glen Campbell,' which was the catalyst for the upcoming recording.

"We thought it was the best way to get him a new audience, and it did," says Raymond of the 2008 album. "There was a huge amount of college downloads for that album."

When plans for the new album were reported, Julian said "an unbelievable amount of people" wanted to participate with Glen. Those chosen to collaborate with Glen include Jakob Dylan, Chris Isaak and Billy Corgan.

"It's not your mother's Glen Campbell," Julian says of the new music, which will be released on Surfdog Records. "He's playing guitar better than ever, singing and writing better than ever. It's really going to be a great final statement from him."

Glen is also planning to release an "unplugged" greatest hits album before officially retiring.

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Kay

I love you, Mr. Campbell. What a talented artist you have always been. I grew up with you, and I will miss you truly.

October 10 2011 at 1:38 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
es1stgirl

Glen is still one of my favorite singers. God Bless you as you fight the fight for your memories.

August 25 2011 at 5:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jhorn4sail

a class act that will be hard to replace, if ever.

August 24 2011 at 1:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bestpapaw7

Hi my name is Larry Trimmer I was a disc jockey for WMNI radio in Columbus Ohio in the late 70s and early 80s, I played many of Glenns songs on the radio, I met Glenn one time at the Ohio State Fair. It was a great time in my life,

August 24 2011 at 11:34 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
w7g11

GOD BLESS, I HAVE BEEN WATCHING YOU SINCE A CHILD, AND AM GLAD YOU ARE DOING BETTER. WE ALL STUMBLE A BIT IN LIFE & ALSO GLAD YOU ARE STILL SINGING AND THAT YOU HAVE A WIFE THAT IS THERE FOR YOU, I WISH YOUR NEW ALBUM GREAT SUCCESS. A FAN.......................

August 24 2011 at 11:25 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Lynn

Can't wait to see you tonight at Mission Viejo at the Lake!just counting down hours! Oxox

July 23 2011 at 3:00 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Chang Chieh-Ming

Dear Glen; I love to hear you sing country songs since my young age . Your wonderful tone in expressing USA country-life style is unique and attractive, quite differenent from Neil Diamond, etc. It is so nature and so live in easily going into our lifes when we were university students around the world at 60's~70's.
I would like to see you play all nice songs in your farewell tour.
My old father also got Alzheimer's disease at his 91-year old. I persuade him to take at least 30 min walking but it is so hard for him to do continuously. Your active and eager in the stage shall be good for you in conquering the disease. Ciao

June 26 2011 at 6:59 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ruby

Hi Glen,
I wish u all the best andi love ur music. I use 2 go dancing on wk.ends
and my husband & i would dance the nights away playing ur songs.

June 22 2011 at 7:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jrh717

I'm so excited about the upcoming album, yet sad to see and end to the most talented guitar player and singer come to an end. I have had the privilege to see many concerts and meet you. That was a dream come true for me. Thanks for all the music and joy you brought to my world and to so many others. You will continue to touch people with your music. I wish you happiness and health in your retirement years. I hope I am lucky to maybe get to see you one more time. Come to FL please? :)

June 18 2011 at 8:31 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
hrichman51

great singer and musician, i was a junior in high school when his show was on, brings back great memories, i was playing lead guitar in a few bands, he was an inspiration, best wishes.

April 17 2011 at 10:06 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply