Glen Travis Campbell, a renowned American country pop singer, guitarist, television host, and occasional actor, was born on April 22, 1936, and passed away on August 8, 2017.
Throughout his illustrious 50-year career in show business, Campbell released an impressive 70 albums, selling a staggering 45 million records and earning 12 RIAA Gold albums, 4 Platinum albums, and 1 Double-Platinum album.
Campbell's remarkable music career saw him land 74 trips up the country charts, with an impressive 27 of those reaching the Top 10. Some of his most iconic hits include John Hartford's "Gentle on My Mind", Jimmy Webb's "By the Time I Get to Phoenix", "Wichita Lineman", and "Galveston", Larry Weiss's "Rhinestone Cowboy", and Allen Toussaint's "Southern Nights".
Campbell made history in 1967 by winning four Grammys in both country and pop categories. He received two awards for "Gentle on My Mind" in country & western, and two for "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" in pop. Additionally, he won Male Vocalist of the Year from both the Country Music Association (CMA) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM),and was named the CMA's 1968 Entertainer of the Year.
In 1969, Campbell was handpicked by actor John Wayne to star alongside him in the film True Grit, which earned Campbell a Golden Globe nomination for Most Promising Newcomer. Campbell also sang the title song, which was nominated for an Academy Award.
Campbell's numerous accolades also include his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005, recognizing his significant contributions to the country music genre.
