In this July 27, 2011 photo, musician Glen Campbell poses for a portrait in Malibu, Calif. Campbell, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, is planning a farewell tour before retiring from the music. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
KNOXVILLE — Country Music hall of famer Glen Campbell will perform a benefit concert to honor University of Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt.
The concert is scheduled Dec. 15 at the Clayton Center for the Arts in Maryville.
It will benefit Alzheimer's Tennessee Inc.
Summitt has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia, Alzheimer's type, and Campbell announced earlier this year he also has Alzheimer's.
Photo by Saul Young, copyright © 2011
Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt watches her team during this season's first practice Wednesday at Pratt Pavillion.
Concert tickets go on sale Wednesday, Oct. 12, according to media sponsors WIVK-FM, WBIR Channel 10, and the Knoxville News Sentinel.
For more information visit www.alztennessee.org or call the Clayton Center Box Office at 865-981-8590.
The "Glen Campbell Tennessee Homecoming" concert will benefit Alzheimer's Tennessee Inc., a local nonprofit that was chosen by the UT Athletic Department and Summitt as one of the beneficiaries of the "We Back PAT" campaign featuring T-shirts and billboards.
Summitt, 59, shared her diagnosis of early-onset dementia, Alzheimer's type, in August.
Legendary singer/songwriter Campbell announced his battle with Alzheimer's disease in July, about six months after his diagnosis.
"These two champions for the cause are shining a light on this disease like never before," said Janice Wade-Whitehead, Alzheimer's Tennessee Inc. executive director.
"Now they stand with the 5.4 million Americans who are also living with Alzheimer's. They are giving this disease a voice, heightening awareness, and showing our country and countries throughout the world that research and support needs to be a priority."
Campbell is on the road for the last time.
"I still love making music," said Campbell. "And I still love performing for my fans. I'd like to thank them for sticking with me through thick and thin."
Four of Campbell's children are expected to play backup during his "Tennessee Homecoming concert."
Campbell also released his final studio album, "Ghost On The Canvas," at the end of August.
© 2011, Knoxville News Sentinel Co.
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