Glen Campbell: Tributes From Nashville And Around The World For The Rhinestone Cowboy

NASHVILLE, TN — Legendary silky smooth country singer and guitar virtuoso Glen Campbell died in Nashville at the age of 81 following a six-year battle against Alzheimer's disease. In the hours after the news broke Tuesday afternoon, tributes poured in for the Country Music Hall of Famer.

As has become the norm in moments of mourning in Music City, one of the first tributes came from Dolly Parton, who posted her traditional "I will always love you" on Twitter, followed by a special video message on her website.

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Brian Wilson, whom Campbell briefly replaced in The Beach Boys when Wilson had mental health struggles following the release of "Pet Sounds" in 1966, tweeted he was "broken up."

Here's some other tributes and words of remembrance:

"RIP Glen Campbell - a great singer and musician who wrote and chose to cover great songs.” - Carole King, via Twitter

“Glen Campbell is such an incredible talent. Glen Campbell filled a niche in American music that very few people have ever reached. He was considered both pop and country, and not just one record or one little phase in his career, but years and years and years of his career. He represented the best of the pop and the best of country, and he went that kind of middle ground. He pulled people in from both sides. It was a great thing for country music, and frankly, for pop music. He was an incredibly talented guitar player. A lot of people have heard Glen Campbell’s brand that don’t even realize it. He was a studio musician in Los Angles for a lot of years and he did a lot of work for a lot of artist we’re very familiar with. He had a great, God-given talent. We’ve seen him host television shows, he plays great guitar, he sings great and he entertains. Glen Campbell was one of the most unique people that has come along in the music business in my lifetime.” – Charlie Daniels

“Glen was a dear friend to me. One of the best. Let the Lord be with him to rest his soul and to comfort his family.” - Jerry Lee Lewis

“We’re gonna miss Glen. He was a friend of mine for way over 50 years. He was my neighbor in LA before we both moved to Nashville and we hung out together a lot - back in the early ‘60s. It's a rough day.” - Bobby Bare

“Thank you @GlenCampbell for the artistry, grace & class you brought to country music. You were a shining light in so many ways.” - Brad Paisley, via Twitter

“Glen Campbell was, and always will be, an American treasure. … We have lost an icon who will be greatly missed, but Glen’s musical gifts will live on forever.” - The Recording Academy, in a statement

“Saddened by the passing of Glen Campbell, a great entertainer, a great man & a great Arizonan - thanks for the memories!” - U.S. Sen. John McCain, via Twitter

“Songs, songs, songs. Man, in a world of good stuff, his was great, in a world of great stuff, his was special!” - Tim McGraw, via Facebook

“Glen Campbell has forever left a mark on Country Music’s history. Our hearts go out to his family. ” - Country Music Association, via Facebook

“Our hearts are heavy by the passing of country music icon Glen Campbell. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Campbell Family” - Grand Ole Opry, via Facebook

"It's always tragic when you hear of a friend passing, but he had to be miserable that last few years of his life. At least he doesn't have to deal with that anymore. We worked together a lot through the years. In fact, Glen played on almost all First Edition music. He played a dynamic riff on the guitar that was trend setting. I also shot a few of his album covers back in the day and, at the time, I never knew people were paid to do that, but a few weeks later I received a check in the mail that was unexpected and highly received. I'll never forget that. He was a good friend and it breaks my heart that he's not here to contribute to music anymore." – Kenny Rogers

"I had the pleasure of inducting Glen into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He could write it, sing it and play it. He was a triple threat. He never forgot his friends and made room for them on any project could. He was one of the finest musicians I've ever known and certainly the prowess of his entertainment legacy goes without saying that. He was our golden boy. We loved him and the world loved him." – Brenda Lee

“I did my grieving for Glen when I first heard he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s because I knew we had lost the gift of his talent and his friendship. I’m glad he is not suffering any longer and I hope he is now at peace.” – Jeannie Seely

Image via Capitol Records, 1967, filed without copyright notice and entering the public domain in 1978.