Strait, Parton, Campbell receive honors

Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn.

The country music community honored the late Glen Campbell during the 11th annual Academy of Country Music Honors in Nashville, Tenn., following his death this month at the age of 81.

Campbell’s family was in attendance last week to watch the performance by Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Maren Morris.

Other country icons were also honored during the awards show, which was taped and will air on CBS on Sept. 15. Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and George Strait were all feted with performances by Brad Paisley, Hillary Scott, Kimberly Schlapman and Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town, Chris Stapleton and Alan Jackson.

Additional honorees were the late author and songwriter Shel Silverstein, Toby Keith, Kelsea Ballerini, songwriter Lori McKenna, radio host Bob Kingsley and the cast and crew of the TV show “Nashville.”