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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Wednesday, December 26, 2018
You could say Elvis gave his fans plenty of gifts: his music, movies, concerts, scarves and more.
Elvis’ fans matched his generosity by giving him plenty of gifts, too. Fans from around the world gave him gifts at his concerts, dropped presents off at Graceland and sent gifts in the mail.
Elvis treasured these gifts and kept them all, so they are now housed in the Graceland Archives. In the spirit of Christmas, we’re sharing just a handful of these gifts, from...
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at Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Thursday, December 6, 2018
We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Elvis' '68 Special this month!
Check out our previous blogs about the '68 Special:
50th Anniversary
"If I Can Dream"
Bill Belew
Take the quiz below - and don't forget to plan your visit to Elvis Presley's Graceland !
We hope you're inspired to visit Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee! Start planning your visit now .
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Thursday, December 6, 2018
Friday, November 30, 2018
In 50 minutes - from “Trouble” to “If I Can Dream” – Elvis Presley reaffirmed his title as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Elvis’ iconic, game-changing special debuted on NBC 50 years ago, on December 3, 1968 at 9:00 pm ET. It was immediately a smashing success, garnering about 42% of the viewing audience, and 50 years later, it’s still one of Elvis’ most defining moments in a career full of iconic performances, movies and...
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Friday, November 30, 2018
Thursday, November 1, 2018
This blog could have been called “Kiss My Firm But Pliant Lips” at 50, but thank goodness, it’s not.
That was the original title to Elvis Presley’s 28 th movie, “Live a Little, Love a Little.” Released in October 1968, the comedy just turned 50. In addition to plenty of laughs, the movie gave us one of Elvis' biggest hits, "A Little Less Conversation."
Let’s take a look back at this comedy, and say farewell to one of the...
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Thursday, November 1, 2018
Thursday, October 11, 2018
The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll is one of the most well-connected celebrities.
Of course, Elvis worked with some of the most influential and legendary artists of his day, including Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra, Mary Tyler Moore, Carl Perkins, Ann-Margaret, Jerry Lee Lewis, Angela Lansbury, and many, many others.
It’s through those connections that you can connect Elvis to today’s biggest actors and singers. Naturally, there are countless connections to be made – but...
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Thursday, October 11, 2018
Friday, September 7, 2018
Here we are, Elvis fans... the last part in our Elvis' #1 Hits series.
It's really incredible to consider Elvis' success. Fans often gasp when they round the corner to see his wall of gold at the Elvis: The Entertainer Career Museum. So many Gold, Platinum and Diamond Records. So many awards. So many records sold, so many spins on the record player, jukebox and CD and, now, so many digital streams. So many lives touched.
This final part of our series...
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Friday, September 7, 2018
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
We're still feeling that Elvis Week magic here at Elvis Presley's Graceland!
Elvis fans are, too - you can see it in the Elvis Week social media posts. Check out a few of these awesome fan photos from Elvis Week 2018, and mark your calendar for August 10-18, 2019 - that's Elvis Week 2019! (and remember - you can book your special Elvis Week 2019 stay at The Guest House at Graceland now and save with our special Early Bird rate. This deal ends on Tuesday, September 4, so book...
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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Monday, August 20, 2018
BY JON WATERHOUSE
They don’t make the appropriate adjectives to describe the phenomenon that’s Elvis Week. To quote the 1973 Elvis tune, “it’s just impossible.”
Still I’ll attempt to take care of blogging business by providing a snapshot of the 2018 edition’s greatest hits. This year’s installment came loaded with amazing musical performances, revealing live interviews, eye-widening surprises, fan fellowship and more...
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Monday, August 20, 2018
Sunday, August 19, 2018
BY JON WATERHOUSE
Elvis Week Brunch with Ronnie Tutt
From the late 1960s until the end of his career, Elvis’ live performances had an undeniable pulse. Certainly, Presley himself provided the electrical force emanating from the stage. The tangible heartbeat of the music came courtesy of drummer Ronnie Tutt.
Like D.J. Fontana before him, Tutt’s rhythmic skill not only provided the essential backbone for Elvis’ live sets, but his...
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Sunday, August 19, 2018
Saturday, August 18, 2018
BY JON WATERHOUSE
A Quintet of Museum Magic
Even if you’re visiting Graceland for the first time or the 50th, the museums’ eye candy never fails to delight. Thanks to the handy work of the Graceland archives department and their vast well of material, new items and fresh exhibits roll out frequently. Yesterday, I made sure to explore the memorabilia on view in the latest exhibits Lisa Marie: Growing Up Presley and Where No One Stands Alone: The Gospel Music of Elvis...
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Saturday, August 18, 2018