GLEN CAMPBELL
THE RHINESTONE COWBOY RETURNED! Glen Campbell, whose graceful vocal and guitar skills earned him a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame, returned to Australia and New Zealand in November 2009 for eleven intimate shows. On the tour he brought feature vocalist daughter Debby and a stellar live band.
With five Grammy Awards on his mantle and sales of more than 45 million recordings, Glen is regarded just as highly by industry peers as by a global audience. The Most Played Song of the Millennium, Wichita Lineman, Gentle On My Mind and By The Time I Get To Phoenix are all enshrined in the Grammy Hall of Fame, while his million-selling Rhinestone Cowboy won Song of the Year honours from the Academy of Country Music.
His great melodies are further underscored by the indelible hits Galveston, Southern Nights, Country Boy (You've Got Your Feet In L.A.), Dreams Of The Everyday Housewife and Still Within The Sound Of My Voice and others.
Glen's own music is just part of the story. As a Los Angeles Wrecking Crew session guitarist, he contributed to the hits of Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Merle Haggard, Nat King Cole, Ricky Nelson, Jan & Dean, The Righteous Brothers & The Beach Boys. He was such a close friend of The Beach Boys that when Brian Wilson famously chose to stop touring, Glen served as his replacement on the road.
In short order, Glen became one of the most visible Country stars around the world. He hosted his own network television show, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, which attracted weekly global audiences of fifty million and ran for three years. In addition, he frequently left the U.S. for successful tours in Europe and Australia. In fact, Keith Urban counts a Glen Campbell concert from his youth among the shows that inspired his rise to international prominence.
Glen was inducted into the 2005 Country Music Hall of Fame and has received Country Music Association Entertainer & Male Vocalist of the Year awards, multiple Academy of Country Music trophies (including the prestigious Pioneer Award) and a Gospel Music Association Dove Award.
He starred alongside John Wayne in the classic film True Grit, featured on best-seller lists with Rhinestone Cowboy: An Autobiography and was named one of CMT's 40 Greatest Men in Country Music History.
In 2002, Glen was introduced to a younger generation through the comedic dance-floor rendition of Rhinestone Cowboy (Giddy Up Giddy Up), featuring Manchester's Rikki & Daz. In 2008 & 2009, he demonstrated his unwavering relevance with Meet Glen Campbell, critically acclaimed U2, Tom Petty, Travis and John Lennon re-imaginings and released his own Greatest Hits album.
Glen's signature tunes are classic, often melding timeless lyrics with far-ranging melodies that only the most flexible singers can attempt.
Glen delivered these hits as effortlessly as when he first recorded them and he remains one of the elite guitarists of his genre. Glen's performances were critically acclaimed and he even gained standing ovations from the crowds on many occasions.
Daughters Debby & Ashley Campbell were also highly applauded for their performances on stage alongside Mr. Campbell.
This tour was a magical mix of pure Country, contemporary classics and romantic Pop melodies that was enjoyed by all.
GLEN CAMPBELL TOUR DATES
| Friday November 20 | Civic Centre, Auckland BuyTickets 0800-BUY TICKETS (0800 289 842) |
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| Saturday November 21 | Energy Events Centre, Rotorua Ticketmaster 0800 111 999 |
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| Sunday November 22 | Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Ticketek 0800-TICKETEK (0800 8425 3835) |
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| Tuesday November 24 | Entertainment & Convention Centre, Townsville TECC Box Office (07) 4771 4000 |
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| Friday November 27 | Rumours International, Toowoomba Student Guild (07) 4631 1588 |
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| Saturday November 28 | Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane Ticketek 132 849 |
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| Monday November 30 | Conrad Jupiters, Gold Coast Ticketmaster 136 100 |
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| Tuesday December 01 | Regional Entertainment & Conference Centre, Tamworth Tamworth Tourism (02) 6767 5300 |
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| Wednesday December 02 | State Theatre, Sydney Ticketmaster 136 100 |
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| Friday December 04 | Yarrawonga Showgrounds - on sale Friday 2 October Ticketmaster 136 100 |
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| Saturday December 05 | Royal Theatre, Canberra Ticketek 132 849 |
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| Sunday December 06 | Palais Theatre, Melbourne Ticketmaster 136 100 |
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