Ashley Campbell is following in her father, Glen Campbell’s footsteps, by becoming a singer and songwriter. Unfortunately, Glen’s Alzheimer’s disease has progressed so much Ashley isn’t sure how much her dad is aware of how far her talent has progressed. She says, “Dad didn’t have much of a chance to see my growth as a songwriter before the disease took hold of him. He got to see the musician I was becoming as I played with him on tour, and I know he was so proud of me. So, that’s what I hold on to.”
There is one memory that Ashley will always hold dear to her heart, which makes her believe her dad is well aware of the musician she is becoming. She says, “The last time he heard me play he was having a lot of trouble with his disease, but he came to one of my shows in Nashville. I played my song ‘Remembering’ with him sitting in the front row. When it was through he stood up and clapped his hands with the biggest smile on his face. I’ll always remember that moment.”
That song that got a standing ovation from her dad, “Remembering” is Ashley’s debut single on Dot Records.
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Ashley Campbell – dad know talent :28
“Dad didn’t have much of a chance to see my growth as a songwriter before the disease took hold of him. He got to see the musician I was becoming as I played with him on tour, and I know he was so proud of me. So, that’s what I hold on to. The last time he heard me play he was having a lot of trouble with his disease, but he came to one of my shows in Nashville. I played my song ‘Remembering’ with him sitting in the front row. When it was through he stood up and clapped his hands with the biggest smile on his face. I’ll always remember that moment.”
ASHLEY CAMPBELL – THE FACTS
HOMETOWN: Phoenix, Arizona
FAMILY: She’s the daughter of country legend Glen Campbell.
INSTRUMENT: Banjo – has played in her father’s band for years.
DEBUT SINGLE: “Remember” – Dot Records
RECENT TWEETS:
Ashley Campbell Retweeted Kiss 99.9 @kiss999 Oct 16
See you Monday at Jimbo’s Sand Bar to see the beautiful #RisingStar, @ashleycambanjo!! As always, the show is FREE!
Ashley Campbell @ashleycambanjo Oct 16
The radio station that gives you a delicious big red and good conversation at 8:30am. Yes please and… https://instagram.com/p/86s2L1Swdt/
Ashley Campbell @ashleycambanjo Oct 15
Had a great time playing Loretta’s Last Call in Boston! 🙂 https://fb.me/2J8fHc1UM