Graceland Blog

Elvis Presley loved to read. Not only did he keep books at home at Graceland Mansion, he often took many books out on the road with him while he toured. Elvis' favorite books are well-worn and well-loved; he would often underline his favorite passages and add notes in the margins. World Book Day is April 23, so in celebration, here's a look at a few books from Elvis' collection. Elvis' record collection contains music from all genres, but he owned a lot of gospel recor... Read More

Get your No. 2 pencils out - it's back to school season. The stores are full of supplies and school bells are ringing, and surely, Elvis fans everywhere are wondering: what was Elvis like as a student? Elvis is often described, especially in high school, as a "fair" student, earning a lot of B's and a few C's. He graduated high school in 1953, not long before his incredible career took off. But of course, Elvis' school years began in Tupelo, Mississippi, whe... Read More