Parade
’70s Rock Icon Declines 2026 Performance Amid Health Issues
Legendary rock singer and drummer Phil Collins has turned down the chance to perform at the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony as he continues to recover from years of serious health problems.
In a recent interview with BBC Breakfast, Collins said he does not believe he is physically ready to return to the stage for a major live performance. Still, the former Genesis frontman shared a hopeful update about his condition.
“I can’t really see it happening. But I’m healthier now than I have been for quite a while,” Collins said when asked if he plans to perform live again.
British singer Phil Collins performs live on stage during a concert at the Olympiastation on June 7, 2019 in Berlin, Germany.Photo by Frank Hoensch/Getty Images
The eight-time Grammy winner revealed that organizers of the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony invited him to perform during the event. Collins declined the offer, explaining that preparing for a live show would take a heavy toll on his voice and body.
“They asked me if I would perform and I said no, because you’ve got to be match fit to do something like that,” he said. “You can’t just go on stage and you’re gonna have to rehearse and then by that point, if you’ve not been singing, your voice is going to be shot and then that’s not gonna be good. So I’d rather not do it.”
Collins was first inducted into the Rock Hall with Genesis in 2010. His upcoming 2026 honor places him among a small group of artists to receive induction twice.
Over the past several years, Collins has openly discussed the health struggles that forced him away from performing. The “In the Air Tonight” singer suffered a spinal injury in 2007 that caused severe nerve damage and ongoing mobility problems.
According to Hollywood Reporter, he has also undergone five knee surgeries and previously shared that he developed kidney issues linked to alcohol use. Earlier this year, Collins said he had reached two years of sobriety after spending months in the hospital.
The musician retired from touring after Genesis completed its farewell run in 2022. During later performances, Collins often remained seated onstage while his son Nic Collins played drums.
In previous interviews, Collins admitted he could no longer hold drumsticks properly because of nerve damage in his hands. He once revealed that drumsticks had to be taped to his hands during performances due to pain and weakness.
“If I can’t do what I did as well as I did it, I’d rather relax and not do anything,” Collins said in his 2024 documentary Phil Collins: Drummer First. “If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks, then I’ll have a crack at it.”
Despite stepping away from live shows, Collins recently made a rare public appearance at the King’s Trust 50th Anniversary Party at Buckingham Palace alongside ex-wife Jill Collins. The event was attended by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Photos from the event showed Collins using crutches, which he has previously said help him walk following multiple surgeries.
View this post on InstagramWhile Collins does not expect to perform at the Hall of Fame ceremony, he did not completely close the door on making music again in the future.
“But whether I would go out again, I would contemplate, yeah,” he said during the interview. “I’m constantly saying to myself, I’ve gotta go back down to my studio at home.”
The Oscar-winning musician added that he continues to write down ideas for songs and has unfinished material waiting to be developed.
“Lots of lyrical ideas that I write down,” Collins shared. “And there are things that are half-formed and a couple of things that are finished.”
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 class also includes artists such as Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Wu-Tang Clan, Sade and Luther Vandross.
For now, Collins appears focused on improving his health while leaving the possibility of future music projects open.
Related: PHOTO: Phil Collins Walks With Crutches on Rare Outing Amid Health Issues
‘Queen of Rock and Roll’ Turns 78
In 1948, a future rock icon whose flowing shawls, unmistakable voice and deeply personal songwriting would help define an entire era of music was born in Arizona.
Seventy-eight years later, Stevie Nicks remains one of the most recognizable and influential women in rock history.
Born Stephanie Lynn Nicks in Phoenix on May 26, 1948, the future Fleetwood Mac star began writing songs as a teenager after receiving a guitar for her 16th birthday. Years later, she met future musical and romantic partner Lindsey Buckingham while the two were still in high school in California.
Related: 1975 Fleetwood Mac Classic Is Suddenly Climbing the Charts 51 Years Later
The pair first found modest success as the duo Buckingham Nicks before joining Fleetwood Mac in 1975, a move that transformed the group into one of the bestselling music acts of all time.
Fleetwood Mac’s self-titled 1975 album introduced audiences to Nicks’ mystical songwriting style with songs like “Rhiannon” and “Landslide,” but it was the band’s 1977 follow-up Rumours that turned the group into global superstars.
Fueled by relationship turmoil inside the band, Rumours became one of the bestselling albums in music history, eventually selling more than 45 million copies worldwide. Nicks contributed some of the album’s most enduring songs, including “Dreams,” which became Fleetwood Mac’s only No. 1 hit in the United States.
Nicks later revealed that “Silver Springs,” another fan-favorite song inspired by her breakup with Buckingham, was originally left off Rumours, a decision that devastated her at the time.
While remaining a member of Fleetwood Mac, Nicks launched an enormously successful solo career with 1981’s Bella Donna, which topped the Billboard 200 and established her as a superstar in her own right. The album featured classics including “Edge of Seventeen” and “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around,” her duet with Tom Petty.
Related: Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham Reveal What Truly ‘Changed the Course’ of Music History
That same year, Rolling Stone famously dubbed Nicks the “Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll,” a title that followed her throughout decades of arena tours, platinum albums and instantly recognizable stage performances.
Over the years, Nicks became known not only for her music, but also for a signature image built around black clothing, platform boots, flowing fabrics and dramatic live performances that often felt theatrical and dreamlike.
Related: Fleetwood Mac Legend Launches New Project With Daughter, Fans Call It ‘Brilliant’
Her influence has stretched far beyond Fleetwood Mac’s original era. Artists including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Lorde, Sheryl Crow and Florence Welch have all cited Nicks as a major inspiration.
In 2019, Nicks made history by becoming the first woman inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, first with Fleetwood Mac in 1998 and later as a solo artist.
Her music has also experienced repeated resurgences with younger audiences. Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” famously returned to the charts in 2020 after a viral TikTok video introduced the song to a new generation of listeners more than 40 years after its release.
Related: 1977 Fleetwood Mac Hit Named ‘Greatest Two-Chord Song of All Time’ Was a No. 1 Smash
Even now, Nicks continues recording and touring while remaining one of rock music’s most enduring figures. In 2024, she released the politically charged single “The Lighthouse” and continued performing stadium shows across the United States and Europe.
Though her voice, image and music became inseparable from the mythology of the 1970s rock era, Nicks’ appeal has endured because her songs never felt tied to a single moment in time. Decades later, tracks like “Dreams,” “Landslide,” “Rhiannon” and “Edge of Seventeen” still resonate with listeners discovering them for the very first time.
Related: 1977 Hit Named ‘Greatest Two-Chord Song of All Time’ Was a No. 1 Smash
The Photo of Eminem's Grandson That Has Fans Saying the Tot is ‘Already Running Detroit’
Time moves fast, but celebrity family timelines move even faster. It feels like yesterday that the world listened to a toddler’s voice giggling on an Eminem track recorded in a Detroit basement. Now, that same little girl is a mother holding her own son. Over the weekend, she stepped into the role of Matron of Honor for a friend’s wedding. Hailie Jade Scott's new Instagram post shows that the third generation of hip-hop royalty knows how to steal the show.
Scott wore an off-the-shoulder black gown paired with mesh gloves. But the star of the photo wasn’t Scott or her glam dress. It was the 14-month-old bundle of energy resting against her hip. Her son, Elliot. The tot was dressed in a mini tux: tiny lapels, tiny shoulders, tiny little shoes. Even though his face was turned away from the lens, the vibe said everything: swagger starts early. He looked like a veteran of the red carpet before even mastering a full sentence.
View this post on InstagramScott’s sweet caption gave followers a glimpse of the day: "Matron of Honor 🤝 Ring Bearer. One of us walked down the aisle, one of us stole the show. Congratulations to the Zillis on one week of marriage 🤍," she wrote.
The internet swooned over the sweet photo. “Ladies and Gentleman, little 'E' is in da House. Make some noise🔥❤️,” wrote one fan. “He's already running Detroit!! So adorable,” posted another.
Insights into this famous family circle are now a rarity. Scott, the daughter of Detroit rapper Marshall "Eminem" Mathers and Kim Scott, has established her own identity after a childhood spent as a subject in her father's discography. A Michigan State University graduate with a degree in psychology, she is currently a social media influencer and the host of her lifestyle podcast, Just a Little Shady.
Off-camera, Scott leads a private life in Michigan alongside her husband, Evan McClintock, whom she wed in May 2024. The pair celebrated the arrival of Elliot, their first child, in March 2025. This wedding photo marks a generational shift for the prominent hip-hop family, proving that while the music is a moment in time, the family keeps moving forward.
Quote of the Day: Vince Gill Shares the Truth About Success — And It's Not What You Think
At 68 years old, Vince Gill has quietly built one of the most incredible careers in country music history. He's won 22 Grammy Awards—the most ever by a male country artist—and 18 Country Music Association Awards. In 2007, the "Go Rest High on That Mountain" singer was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and just a few weeks ago—on May 6, 2026—Gill was awarded the prestigious Ken Burns American Heritage Prize.
But ask anyone in Nashville about Vince Gill and the first thing they'll most likely talk about is his kindness. He's the guy who never forgets a name and still seems genuinely surprised when people sing his praises.
Let's take a moment to rewind back to the beginning. On April 12, 1957, Vince Gill was born in Norman, Oklahoma. His dad was an administrative law judge by day and a country musician by night—teaching Vince his first guitar chords before he could even ride a bike. Mom was a homemaker who raised her children with warmth and kindness.
But it wasn't all happy memories—when Vince was just 11 years old, his best friend and beloved half-brother Bob was in a devastating car accident on Oklahoma's Route 66. It left him in a coma for three months and caused permanent brain damage. Thankfully, Bob survived, but he would struggle with memory loss and isolation for the rest of his life.
Bob and Vince were incredibly close—they even performed the Beach Boys' "Long Tall Texan" together on a local radio station before Vince hit double digits. After the accident, music became Vince's escape. While his peers were hanging out at the local five and dime, he was teaching himself guitar, mandolin and banjo.
During high school, he played in a local band that had a loyal following. After graduating in 1975, the 18-year-old packed up and moved to Louisville, Kentucky to join the bluegrass group Bluegrass Alliance. By 21, Gill had played in multiple bands across several states.
In 1979, he became the new frontman for the country-rock band Pure Prairie League—getting his first hit song with 1980's "Let Me Love You Tonight." Four years later, Gill moved to Nashville to pursue country music and even turned down an offer to join Dire Straits. He called Mark Knopfler and told him, "Look, Mark, if I don't believe in me, nobody else will. How can I expect somebody else to if I don't?" Decades later, he reflected on the life-changing decision: "I turned down the sure thing and bet on myself."
His gamble paid off. In 1989, Gill released his breakthrough album When I Call Your Name, which featured the title track that made him a country star. But just as his career was taking off, life began testing him in ways no amount of commercial or critical success could fix. That same year, his dear friend and fellow country singer Keith Whitley died suddenly at just 33 years old. Devastated, Gill sat down and began writing a tribute song—but he couldn't finish it.
Four years later, in 1993, his beloved brother Bob died of a heart attack at 48. Gill returned to that unfinished song, channeling his pain to create "Go Rest High on That Mountain." It wasn't just a smash hit. Over 30 years later, it remains one of the most-played funeral songs in America, helping countless people find comfort as they say their final goodbyes to a loved one.
And that perfectly describes Vince Gill as an artist and as a person. When he creates music, he's not thinking about awards and accolades—he's turning his pain into something that can help others. Now decades into his career, he's never lost sight of what really matters. Instead, his courage and conviction have only grown stronger—and that's exactly why Vince Gill is today's quote of the day.
Quote of the Day by Vince GillParade/CanvaPro
"Success is always temporary. When all is said and done, the only thing you'll have left is your character."
This quote is perfection. Gill cuts straight through everything our culture tells us matters. The car you drive, the size of your house, how many social media followers you have—none of those things truly matter. Your character does. Your legacy is built and defined by how you made people feel, how you treated them when no one was watching and the difference you made in the world.
"It's not hard to be kind, it's not hard to be nice," he shared on The Stephen Hogan Podcast. "All those things are really easy to do and they matter. It may not look like they matter in the moment, but over a lifetime [they do]." The fact that these words aren't coming from a fortune cookie, but from a man with more Grammys than any male country artist in history, shows you how real they are.
Deeper Meaning of Vince Gill's Quote—The Real Definition of SuccessWhether we're 15 or 57, we're constantly told that success is a numbers game defined by things like your salary or the number of digits in your bank account. So many of us spend decades chasing something and feeling less than. But one of the most successful people in country music history is saying that success—and the material things that come with it—are only temporary.
The real meaning of success? It's in your character. It's how you treat people who can't advance your career. It's the way you make a difference and the love you show to people—not just loved ones, but even random strangers you cross paths with.
And anyone who knows Vince Gill will attest to his character. Amy Grant—his wife of 26 years—sensed it immediately. "I felt like I knew him instantly," she told ABC News. "I was so moved by him as a human being that I went up behind him and just hugged him as hard as I could while he was singing." And it's so true—your family and friends don't hug you because of what car you drive; they hug you because you're an amazing person who makes their lives so much better.
Longtime couple Vince Gill and Amy Grant embrace during a charity golf tournament in 2000—the same year they got married.Photo by Mike Fiala on Getty Images
More Quotes From Vince Gill- "I do not like being famous. I like being normal."
- "Whether it is successful or not is not the exercise for me. It is not up to me. It is out of my hands now. I am not going to in two years have hindsight and say I made a big mistake."
- "My mom said, 'What I want is a happy kid, not a rich kid. That's what I root for.' She saw how much joy I got from playing music, and those years were leaner than lean."
- "Music is where I go to grieve. It's where I go to get through loss. It's where all those things are. I tell everybody it's cheaper than therapy."
- "Never underestimate the power of a simple act of kindness."
’70s Country Icons Announce Special Guests for 50th Anniversary Tour
The Bellamy Brothers are bringing more country music stars to their milestone celebration in Nashville.
The legendary duo announced on Instagram that Big & Rich and John Anderson will join them for their 50th anniversary concert at the Ryman Auditorium on June 25.
The special event celebrates five decades since the release of the Bellamy Brothers’ breakout hit “Let Your Love Flow,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in May 1976.
The song launched the careers of brothers David and Howard Bellamy and became one of the biggest crossover country-pop hits of the decade.
Howard Bellamy and David Bellamy of The Bellamy Brothers perform onstage during “Stand Together Presents ALABAMA," a concert benefitting Austin non-profit Mobile Loaves and Fishes at the Moody Center on December 05, 2024 in Austin, Texas.Photo by Amy E. Price/Getty Images
The June 25 concert is part of the duo’s packed 2026 touring schedule, which includes stops across Texas, Indiana, Iowa, South Dakota and North Dakota before the Nashville show.
View this post on InstagramDavid Bellamy recently called the upcoming concert “a special night” while discussing the duo’s long-running career and new anniversary single, “50 Years On.”
The Bellamy Brothers, formed by brothers David Bellamy and Howard Bellamy, became one of country music’s most successful duos after “Let Your Love Flow” topped charts worldwide in 1976.
The song was originally written by Larry Williams, a roadie for Neil Diamond, after Diamond reportedly passed on recording it.
The track later appeared in television series, including The Sopranos and Breaking Bad, helping introduce the song to younger audiences decades after its release.
Following their crossover success, the Bellamy Brothers became major names in country music during the late 1970s and 1980s. They scored 20 No. 1 country singles and more than 50 chart hits overall.
Their best-known songs include “If I Said You Have a Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me,” “Redneck Girl,” “Old Hippie,” “Kids of the Baby Boom” and “I Need More of You.”
The duo also built a strong international fanbase, especially in Europe, where several albums reached platinum and gold status.
The addition of Big & Rich and John Anderson gives the anniversary concert even more star power.
Big & Rich became country music hitmakers in the early 2000s with songs such as “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” and “Lost in This Moment.”
John Anderson, meanwhile, remains one of the most respected traditional country artists of his era, known for classics including “Seminole Wind” and “Swingin’.”
The Bellamy Brothers have often collaborated with other artists throughout their career. Over the years, they recorded music with Dolly Parton, George Jones, Alan Jackson, Tanya Tucker, Blake Shelton, Freddy Fender and Montgomery Gentry.
Beyond touring, the Bellamy Brothers continue recording music and appearing on their reality series Honky Tonk Ranch, which follows their family life and work on their Florida ranch.
Related: '80s Rock Icon Announces Update on Hit Project Outside Music
NYT Connections Sports Edition Today: Hints and Answers for Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Today's NYT Connections Sports puzzle has some basketball heroes in the mix. Get excited—there's another New York Times game to add to your daily routine! Those of us word game addicts who already play Wordle, Connections, Strands and the Mini Crossword now have Connections Sports Edition to add to the mix.
So, if you're looking for some hints and answers for today's Connections Sports Edition on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, you've come to the right place.
Connections Sports Edition is just like the regular Connections word puzzle, in that it's a game that resets at 12 a.m. EST each day and has 16 different words listed. It's up to you to figure out each group of four words that belong to a certain category, with four categories in total.
This new version is sports-specific, however, as a partnership between The New York Times and The Athletic.
As the NYT site instructs, for Connections Sports Edition, you "group sports terms that share a common thread."
Related: The 26 Funniest NYT Connections Game Memes You'll Appreciate if You Do This Daily Word Puzzle
Hints for Today's Connections Sports Edition Categories on May 26, 2026Here are some hints about the four categories to help you figure out the word groupings.
- Yellow: Poker face.
- Green: Windy city teams.
- Blue: Popular college leaders.
- Purple: Recognized legends
OK, time for a second hint…we'll give you the actual categories now. Spoilers below!
- Yellow: CARD SUITS
- Green: CHICAGO TEAMS
- Blue: SEC MEN'S BASKETBALL COACHES
- Purple: BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMERS, MINUS A LETTER
If you're looking for the answers, no worries—we've got them below. So, don't scroll any further if you don't want to see the solutions!
The answers to today's Connections Sports Edition #610 are coming up next.
Related: 15 Fun Games Like Connections to Play Every Day
- CARD SUITS: CLUB, DIAMOND, HEART, SPADE
- CHICAGO TEAMS: DEPAUL, FIRE, SKY, WHITE SOX
- SEC MEN'S BASKETBALL COACHES: CALIPARI, OATS, PEARL, POPE
- BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMERS, MINUS A LETTER: DIVA, GARNET, WAD, WORTH
Don't worry if you didn't get them this time—we've all been there.
Up next, catch up on the answers to recent Wordle puzzles.
Related: NYT Connections Sports Edition Today: Hints and Answers for Monday, May 25, 2026
Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Today's NYT Strands puzzle might have you searching everywhere for clues. Move over, Wordle, Connections, Connections Sports Edition, and Mini Crossword—there’s a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times' recent game, "Strands," is becoming increasingly popular as another daily activity fans can find on the NYT website and app.
With daily themes and "spangrams" to discover, this is the latest addictive game to cross off your to-do list before a new one pops up 24 hours later.
We'll cover exactly how to play Strands, hints for today's Spangram, and all of the answers for Strands #814 on Tuesday, May 26.
How to Play StrandsThe New York Times
According to the New York Times, here's exactly how to play Strands:
Find theme words to fill the board.
- Theme words stay highlighted in blue when found.
- Drag or tap letters to create words. If tapping, double-tap the last letter to submit.
- Theme words fill the board entirely. No theme words overlap.
Find the “spangram.”
- The spangram describes the puzzle's theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. It may be two words.
- The spangram highlights in yellow when found.
- An example spangram with corresponding theme words: PEAR, FRUIT, BANANA, APPLE, etc.
Need a hint?
- Find non-theme words to get hints.
- For every three non-theme words you find, you earn a hint.
- Hints show the letters of a theme word. If there is already an active hint on the board, a hint will show that word's letter order.
A hint for today's Strands game: Touch some grass.
What Are Today's NYT Strands Hints?Warning: Spoilers ahead!
In today's puzzle, there are seven theme words to find (including the spangram). Here are the first two letters for each word:
- MO
- AC
- DA
- PU
- FE
- PA
- SC (SPANGRAM)
Today's Spangram is mostly horizontal and diagonal.
NYT Strands Spangram Answer for May 26Today's Spangram answer on Today's NYT 'Strands' Hints, Spangram and Answers for Tuesday, May 26, 2026, isSCAVENGERHUNT.
What Are Today's NYT Strands Answers, Word List for Tuesday, May 26?- MOSS
- ACORN
- DAISY
- PUDDLE
- FEATHER
- PAWPRINT
- SPANGRAM: SCAVENGERHUNT
Related: Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Monday, May 25, 2026
Walmart's 'Cute' $15 Beach Blanket Is Exactly What You Need for Outdoor Outings This Summer
Parade aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.
With outdoor activities ramping up ahead of summer, having the right gear on hand can make your outings much more enjoyable. Just in time to handle the season of sandy toes, camping trips, and pool days, Walmart has a super adorable and affordable summer essential you're going to want to grab before it sells out.
The Mainstays Beach Blanket is just $15, and if we had to give it an accolade, it would be voted most likely to live in your car all summer long. This handy outdoor mat can be used for everything from beach trips to campouts and impromptu picnics, park hangs, outdoor concerts, or sitting on the sidelines at your kids' sporting events. It comes in five adorable prints, including lemons on a blue cabana-striped background, tomatoes on a light green striped background, red-and-white or blue-and-white grid patterns, and yellow with white starbursts.
Mainstays Beach Blanket, $15 at Walmart Shop at WalmartMeasuring a generous 79 inches long by 59 inches wide, this large outdoor blanket comfortably accommodates multiple people sitting or two adults lying down. It features a padded fabric top layer that's designed to feel soft against the skin. Underneath, a durable, water- and sand-resistant backing helps keep moisture from soaking through and sand from sticking to the bottom of the mat.
One of the most convenient features of this beach blanket is its built-in storage bag and attached handles. The lightweight design folds neatly inside itself, making this mat easy to take along with you wherever you go, whether you tote it on your shoulder, carry it in a backpack, or add it to your beach bag. Even though the blanket has a summery theme, you could use it year-round anytime you need to set up a comfy spot to lounge on the ground.
Related: Walmart’s 'Beautiful' $21 Reversible Outdoor Area Rug Is a 'Fabulous' Patio Upgrade
Reviewers described the summer prints as "cute" and "vibrant," but this outdoor blanket's functionality truly sets it apart. Shoppers said they used this beach mat for everything from camping trips to picnics and kids' sporting events because it "provides good cushion and protection" when sitting on the ground.
With its "large and soft" design, reviewers said that "multiple people" can easily use it. One customer said that they especially loved that it's "very easy" to fold the blanket back up into the attached storage bag.
Shop More Deals- Mainstays Cabana Stripe Beach Towel, $6 at Walmart
- Livhil Mesh Beach Bag, $13 (was $20) at Walmart
- Loritta Sun Hat, $10 (was $21) at Walmart
At just $15, this cheerful and functional Mainstays Beach Blanket is one piece of summer gear you'll likely wish you'd had sooner. Don't miss the chance to snag your favorite print before it's gone!
Don’t miss future deals! Sign up for Parade Picks to receive our commerce team’s curated selection of discounts and sales, twice a week.
1975 Timeless Classic That Inspired a Famous Box Office Flop Ranked Among ‘Best Country Songs’ of All Time
It’s been over five decades since Glen Campbell released his rendition of “Rhinestone Cowboy,” and still to this day, the song remains an enduring classic in both the country and pop worlds.
Released on May 28, 1975, 51 years ago today, Campbell’s version of the song followed the original release by Larry Weiss, which appeared on the album Black and Blue Suite. While Weiss is the one who penned the tune, it was Campbell’s track that struck a chord with listeners the most.
According to American Songwriter, Campbell cut the song after hearing it overseas and connecting with it right away due to the lyrics mirroring his personal and professional life as an artist in Nashville.
Weiss’ version charted in Australia, but Campbell’s became an unprecedented crossover phenomenon. Not only did his track top the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, but it also soared to No. 1 on the Billboard all-genre Hot 100 and the Adult Contemporary Singles charts, becoming a massive success that still holds its weight years later.
Upon releasing the song, Billboard ranked Campbell’s version as the No. 2 song of 1975. The late Arkansas native’s delivery of “Rhinestone Cowboy” also resonated with audiences across the globe. Outside of the U.S., the Gold-certified smash took the top spot in Canada, Ireland, and Yugoslavia.
Additionally, Campbell won several awards for “Rhinestone Cowboy,” including both an ACM and CMA Award as well as a Grammy nomination. In 2026, the timeless classic ranked at No. 18 on Parade’s list of ‘101 Best Country Songs of All Time.’
Music aside, Campbell’s reimagining of “Rhinestone Cowboy” went on to inspire the 1984 musical comedy film, Rhinestone, which starred Dolly Parton, Sylvester Stallone, Richard Farnsworth, and Ron Leibman, and was directed by Bob Clark from a screenplay by Stallone.
The movie itself struggled as it didn’t go on to become a box office hit. However, there was a silver lining from it all, as the film did spark two country Top 10 hits for Parton. They were “Tennessee Homesick Blues” and “God Won’t Get You.”
Related: 1977 Rock Classic, Written in Response to an Unwelcome Remark, Turns 49
NYT ‘Connections’ Hints, Clues and Answers Today, Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Today's NYT Connections puzzle is easy to solve if you're up on your '80s comedies. There's nothing quite as exhilarating as the feeling of completing the daily New York Times Wordle, Strands, Mini Crossword and Connections Sports Edition word games in one fell swoop. But sometimes that can be easier said than done. If you need help with today's Connections puzzle, keep reading.
Spoilers ahead! We've warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you've completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #1080 on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Today's NYT Connections Puzzle for Tuesday, May 26, 2026 / New York TimesIf you've been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Tuesday's puzzle, you're not alone, and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I'll reveal the answers further down.
Related: The 26 Funniest NYT Connections Game Memes You'll Appreciate if You Do This Daily Word Puzzle
Hints About Today's NYT Connections Categories on Tuesday, May 26- You won.
- Let's get back to the topic.
- Ghostbusters is a classic.
- Mix up the letters.
Related: 300 Trivia Questions and Answers to Jumpstart Your Fun Game Night
Ready for the answers? Scroll below this image (the image that represents your very appreciated patience!).
iStock
Today's Connections Game Answers for Tuesday, May 26:1. CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS: CUP, MEDAL, PENNANT, RING
2. MATTER AT HAND: CONCERN, FOCUS, POINT, SUBJECT
3. '80S COMEDIES: AIRPLANE, BIG, CLUE, TWINS
4. ANAGRAMS: ENLIST, LISTEN, SILENT, TINSEL
How'd you do?
Up Next:
- 15 Fun Games Like Connections to Play Every Day
- Hints, Clues and Answers to the NYT's 'Mini Crossword' Puzzle
Did You Miss a Few Days? Let's Catch You Up With Recent Connections Answers
Related: NYT ‘Connections’ Hints, Clues and Answers Today, Monday, May 25, 2026