Tim McGraw to Perform Glen Campbell's Song at Oscars

Icon to step in for ill superstar Campbell during touching performance of "I'm Not Gonna Miss You."

Tim McGraw has been asked by the Oscars to perform Glen Campbell’s “I’m Not Gonna Miss You" during the live television broadcast. The heartbreaking tune is nominated in the category of Best Original Song.

The song appears in the Critics’ Choice nominated documentary Glen Campbell ... I'll Be Me, which follows Campbell's final tour and his struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Recorded with the famed Wrecking Crew and co-written with producer Julian Raymond, the song conveys his personal experience with the disease and laments the memory of his wife and family. The recording of “I’m Not Gonna Miss You” was captured in a heartfelt scene near the end of the film.

The performance by McGraw will be a dedication to Campbell from the Country community that has rallied behind him and his family during this difficult time. Campbell, who received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012 and is a member of the esteemed Country Music Hall of Fame, is no longer able to perform for public audiences due to Alzheimer’s progression. Campbell’s immediate family, who appears alongside him in the film, asked McGraw if he would be willing to honor the legend by performing the song at the upcoming awards.

“We are thrilled that Tim McGraw will be singing ‘I'm Not Gonna Miss You’ on Glen's behalf at the Academy Awards," the family said in a statement. "Glen was always a fan of his music, and Tim is sure to bring great emotional depth to the performance. We can't wait to hear it live!”

“I’m honored to be asked to sing this powerful song from one of the true legends of the music industry,” added McGraw.

With over 7 million music video views to date and a historic ranking on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, “I’m Not Gonna Miss You” has amassed glowing reviews from critics everywhere.

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