In recent years, groundbreaking country music icon Tanya Tucker has been quietly writing and recording new music while coping with a wave of emotions surrounding Glen Campbell's battle with Alzheimer's disease.
While their relationship and breakup made headlines years ago, Tucker channeled her heartfelt feelings for Campbell in a new song, titled "
Forever Loving You."
A portion of the proceeds from "Forever Loving You" will benefit
Alzheimer's Foundation of America, a nonprofit organization that provides programs and services for people living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers, as well as funds research towards a cure for Alzheimer's.
Tucker released a statement on Campbell's passing: "I'm just devastated. Absolutely devastated. It's been so hard these past several years knowing what he's been going through. My heart just breaks. Glen and I shared some incredible, precious memories together for a long time. There were some ups and downs and, of course, all the downs were played out in the press. We both got past all that. Forgiveness is a wonderful thing. It's why I'm releasing "Forever Loving You" in memory of Glen and for all of those who are losing or have lost someone they love. I'll forever love you, Glen."
Tucker co-wrote "Forever Loving You" with Michael Lynn Rogers and Rusty Crowe, a Tennessee state senator who co-sponsored the Campbell/Falk Act. The Tennessee law protects communication rights for people who've become wards of the state and those who have conservators over their financial and living situations.
