The music world was stunned a few years ago when singer/musician Glen Campbell announced that he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Thursday morning the country legend, now far along in the disease, was honored with an Oscar nomination for his original song in his film which documented his final days on the road. 

During his 50 years in show business, Campbell has released more than 70 albums, sold 45 million records, and accumulated numerous Gold, and Platinum albums along with one Double-Platinum album. His documentary 'Glen Campbell...I'll Be Me' showcased his fight with Alzheimer's while holding on to his Christian faith and touring with his family on his final 151 date nation-wide tour.

Although the film was not acknowledged for an Oscar in the 'Documentary Feature' category, the Academy Awards did include Campbell for the 'Music - Original Song' Oscar nomination. Campbell, Well-known for his hits such as "Rhinestone Cowboy," and "Wichita Lineman," was nominated for his song, "I'm Not Gonna Miss You." Others nominated in the same category are Common, John Legend, Diana Warren, and others.

See full Oscar nomination list HERE

(Photo : Glen & Kim Campbell)

In November of last year BREATHEcast sat down with Campbell's wife Kim to discuss the film and their battle with the mental disease. Campbell no longer has any recollection of his accomplishments, although he does still tune his guitar at times Kim stated.

Although his mind has undergone severe memory loss Kim says, "His body is healthy." The difficult part for her and the family is that he can "barley communicate."

"He can make short sentences," she said and most of those sentences reveal Campbell's great nature given his current condition. He even tries to be a blessing to the other residents in the memory care community where he now lives. "He can most always say I love you and we are so blessed," she added.

"I've seen him walk over to the window and he'll raise up his hands and say 'Thank you Lord,'" she continued, Even the workers tell Mrs. Campbell about how thankful he is to God "all the day long."

The emotional song, "I'm Not Gonna Miss You," by Campbell and Julian Raymond points to the fact that Campbell will one day no longer remember anyone.

The Campbell's publicly released the film in hopes to raise awareness for Alzheimer's and encourage others to help find a cure. "People who have Alzheimer's lose their voice so they need us to speak for them and generally people who are caregivers are to busy taking care of them to go to Washington and speak out or go on an Alzheimer's walk. You cant leave them at home and go off you have to watch them every second," she stated, "People can help by being the voice for people who can't speak for themselves."

Watch the video for the nominated song, "I'm Not Gonna Miss You," below:

(Photo : press release)