Ashley Campbell wrote this song for her dad Glen Campbell

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Ashley Campbell’s “Remembering” is a deeply personal song she wrote for her father, country music legend Glen Campbell, as he battled Alzheimer’s disease. Released in 2015 as her debut single, the song serves as both a tribute and a heartfelt message to him during his struggle with memory loss. With tender lyrics and gentle banjo-driven instrumentation, Ashley expresses her love and gratitude while acknowledging the painful reality that her father might forget many things—but she will always remember him. The song gained wider attention when it was featured in the 2015 documentary Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me, which chronicled Glen’s farewell tour and his fight with Alzheimer’s. Praised for its emotional honesty and simplicity, “Remembering” established Ashley not only as Glen’s daughter but also as a talented songwriter in her own right, capable of blending vulnerability with musical grace. Watch this full episode on Country Road TV! Sign up now for a free month!