Glen Campbell bids farewell to Kentucky with concert
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| Glen Campbell at Renfro Valley – by Jessica Bray |
You could say it was a bittersweet goodbye on Saturday night in Renfro Valley, Kentucky, as Glen Campbell performed. Battling Alzheimers, the country music legend performed his last show in Kentucky as part of his Farewell Tour.
Despite having to read the lyrics from the monitors, Glen Campbell showed he still has the ability to entertain. His soulful heartfelt vocals down to his guitar playing made him feel right at home.
Joining on stage with Glen Campbell were his children. His daughter and son would join for a bluegrass style duet. Afterwards, Glen would join his daughter, Ashley, who had the looks of Carrie Underwood but could play the fire out of a banjo. They would play a firey version of “Dueling Banjos”.
In between songs, Campbell would tell little snippets of jokes, but most of all, he showed excitement for being there – for being able to still play. He didn’t let something overcome him and he let his guitar do the talking.
After playing “Rhinestone Cowboy” with a five minute standing ovation, Glen Campbell appeared back on stage for an encore. In a haunting and touching tribute with the song, “A Better Place,” those in the audience heard the story of a man who has done all he could do in his life and he is happy. He is proud of what he has achieved and he knows his time has almost come to say goodbye.
Jessica Blankenship is the owner and founder of Kentucky Country Music website with over 20 years experience in music journalism, concert planning, photography, and promotion. Jessica is a Kentucky Colonel and alumni of the 2019 Leadership Kentucky BRIGHT Class and a recipient of the Laurel County’s Ten Under 40 Award. Listen to her each week on WFKY on Friday mornings for the Nashville News Roundup.