THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF GRACELAND
Welcome to the official blog of Elvis Presley’s Graceland! You can take Elvis-inspired quizzes, get first-looks on events here at Graceland and how-to guides on everything you need to know about Elvis and his home. Like Elvis, we come with a little southern charm
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Friday, June 7, 2019
Elvis Presley’s Graceland opened to the public 37 years ago today, on June 7, 1982.
Since then, more than 21 million people have walked through the door, the experience has evolved and delved deeper into Elvis’ life, the campus has more than doubled and – best of all – Graceland has helped continue and strengthen Elvis’ legacy. New fans are made every day as they explore the mansion and Graceland’s museums and exhibits.
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Friday, February 22, 2019
This past Sunday, 19 of music’s biggest stars honored Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, with the two-hour NBC special, “Elvis All-Star Tribute.”
Long-time Elvis fans loved the show’s ’68 Special theme, the Elvis clips and personal home movies, and the way the stars honored the king with their thoughtful tributes.
What we hope is that the fans of those 19 stars – Yolanda Adams, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Pistol Annies, Darius...
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at Friday, February 22, 2019
Friday, February 8, 2019
It's a partnership made in rock 'n' roll heaven: Elvis Presley's Graceland has partnered with Live Nation, the world's largest concert promoter, to bring you Graceland Live - live concerts at Graceland!
The shows aren't actually on the mansion grounds - but they are just steps away, at the Graceland Soundstage at Elvis Presley's Memphis entertainment and exhibit complex (across the street from the mansion) and The Guest House at Graceland Theater at the hotel...
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Friday, January 18, 2019
Editor's note: We are saddened to learn that Reggie Young, The Memphis Boys' guitarist who played on Elvis' American Sound sessions, died this week. Learn more about him.
January 1969. Elvis was back in the spotlight following the smashing success of the ’68 Special, which aired in December. He was ready to record new music – something he normally did in Nashville or Hollywood. This time, however, Elvis decided to try a studio about 10 miles north of Graceland....
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at Friday, January 18, 2019