Kenny Chesney Helps Bring Music to Alzheimer’s Patients Through “Music and Memory”

Kenny Chesney has teamed up with Music and Memory, a non-profit organization that brings personalized music players to seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia. Music has been found to be therapeutic for those suffering from the disease, leading to improved social engagement and quality of life. GAC is the official media sponsor of Kenny’s No [...] Read More

Opry Member Jack Greene Dies at 83

GAC extends condolences to the family, friends and fans of Grand Ole Opry star Jack Greene, who passed away peacefully in his sleep last night at his Nashville home, of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Jack had been a member of the Opry since 1967 and was 83 years old. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this [...] Read More

Watch Glen Campbell’s Farewell Video

Glen Campbell has released “A Better Place” as his final video. Glen, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease last year, will retire after wrapping his Goodbye Tour later this year and is using the “A Better Place” video as an emotional farewell. The short video features Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme, a [...] Read More

Rewind 2011: No. 4 – Glen Campbell Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s

In June, Glen Campbell revealed in an exclusive interview with People magazine that he has Alzheimer’s disease. The “Rhinestone Cowboy” singer and his wife, Kim, decided to go public with Glen’s diagnosis because they wanted his fans to know what was wrong. “Glen is still an awesome guitar player and singer,” Kim said. “But if [...] Read More

Brad, Vince & Keith Pay Tribute to Glen Campbell

Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Brad Paisley and former CMA Entertainers of the Year Vince Gill and Keith Urban will pay tribute to Country Music Hall of Fame member and former CMA Entertainer of the Year Glen Campbell during The 45th Annual CMA Awards. The three guitar virtuosos’ performance saluting the legendary singer/musician will [...] Read More