Country legend Glen Campbell cancels Australia and NZ tour due to health concerns

Jul 18, 2012 01:15 pm | The Associated Press

This July 27, 2011 photo shows musician Glen Campbell in Malibu, Calif. . Campbell, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is planning a farewell tour before retiring from the music. Campbell is canceling his tour of Australia and New Zealand with Kenny Rogers next month for health reasons. A spokeswoman says Campbell is not up for "the very long flight that it would require." The 76-year-old is battling Alzheimer's disease. It would have been Campbell's last international stop on his "Goodbye Tour." (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Country Music Hall of Fame performer Glen Campbell is cancelling his tour of Australia and New Zealand with Kenny Rogers next month for health reasons.

A spokeswoman says Campbell is not up for "the very long flight that it would require." The 76-year-old is battling Alzheimer's disease.

It would have been Campbell's last international stop on his "Goodbye Tour."

Rogers is continuing the monthlong tour, kicking off Aug. 10 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Australian country artists will fill in as special guests. Campbell was also scheduled to do a solo show in Brisbane, Australia.

Campbell received the Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award this year. He is known for dozens of hits such as "Gentle On My Mind," ''Wichita Lineman," and "Rhinestone Cowboy."

Online:

http://www.glencampbellmusic.com

http://www.kennyrogers.com

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