HOLIDAY CONCERT WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13
sPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVENING TOURS OF GRACELAND MANSION
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Graceland Mansion. $50.
Experience Graceland as you never have before with special evening Christmas tours of Elvis’ beloved home decorated for the holidays. The tour will be a unique experience as you enjoy Christmas carolers in front of the mansion, hear Christmas stories throughout select areas of the mansion from live tour guides, enjoy special Christmas displays, videos and more – all exclusive to this evening tour!
Tours will also be offered on Saturday, December 14. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW or call Graceland Reservations at 901-332-3322 or 800-238-2000.
home for the holidays with elvis concert
featuring members of the memphis symphony orchestra
8:00 PM. Soundstage at Graceland.
Weekend ticket packages available from $399 - $225. Individual tickets available from $85 - $35.
Enjoy Elvis’ holiday favorites performed live on stage with Elvis’ vocals, backed by the full, rich sound of a 32-piece orchestra, featuring local Memphis musicians, plus vocalists, a choir and dancers. For the third consecutive year, the concert will be under the musical direction of, and conducted by,
Robin Smith of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra. An unforgettable concert experience! Tickets to this show are available with VIP and Deluxe Packages.
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW or call Graceland Reservations at 901-332-3322 or 800-238-2000.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14
jingle bell brunch
9:30 AM. Guest House Ballroom, The Guest House at Graceland. $50.
Join us for a festive holiday brunch at The Guest House at Graceland with live entertainment by Texas songbirds
Gladys and Maybelle, as they perform some of your favorite Christmas classics from Elvis and other favorite artists.
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW or call Graceland Reservations at 901-332-3322 or 800-238-2000. Advanced reservations only; tickets will not be available at door of event.
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVENING TOURS OF GRACELAND MANSION
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Graceland Mansion. $50.
Experience Graceland as you never have before with special evening Christmas tours of Elvis’ beloved home decorated for the holidays. The tour will be a unique experience as you enjoy Christmas carolers in front of the mansion, hear Christmas stories throughout select areas of the mansion from live tour guides, enjoy special Christmas displays, videos and more – all exclusive to this evening tour!
Tours are also being offered on Friday, December 13. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW or call Graceland Reservations at 901-332-3322 or 800-238-2000.
ELVIS' CHRISTMAS PEACE CONCERT
8:00 PM. Soundstage at Graceland.
Weekend ticket packages available from $399 - $225. Individual tickets available from $85 - $35.
Celebrate the soul of Memphis holiday-style with a special concert event themed after Elvis’ 2003 album entitled “Christmas Peace” that features some of his most beloved Christmas and gospel music. Hosted by singer, songwriter and guitarist John Paul Keith, guest performers for the evening include Reagan Strange, John Németh, Wendy Moten, Keith Paluso, Drake Milligan and the Tennessee Mass Choir – plus a special appearance by bass player Norbert Putnam. Elvis’ Christmas Peace will infuse classic Christmas and gospel music with Memphis soul for a unique musical holiday celebration. Learn more about these artists below. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW or call Graceland Reservations at 901-332-3322 or 800-238-2000.
* Details, guests and information subject to change.
Holiday Concert Weekend Performers
Meet the talented team of artists and musicians who will grace the Soundstage at Graceland at the Holiday Concert Weekend!
Robin Smith
Unique in his diversity as an arranger, conductor and composer, Robin Smith has worked with a host of top performers, musicians and musical projects in his career: from arranging and conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on three best-selling Elvis Presley albums; from producing Andrea Bocelli to Musican Director for the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony and creating music for TV commercials for American Airlines and Maersk. This will be his third year conducting the orchestra at Graceland's Holiday Concert Weekend.
Gladys and Maybelle
Gladys and Maybelle are Texas bred songbirds that began singing in the Fort Worth Stockyards in August 2010 when they took to the streets to raise money for their yearly voyage to Elvis Week in Memphis, Tennessee. After the warm Fort Worth welcome they continued on with their act, incorporating favorite old-school country songs into their repertoire. They have since written and recorded "Memphis Cash," a full length album of original songs. Nowadays the Singing Sisters, as HGTV named them, can be spotted at various venues and events in the Lone Star State and beyond.
John Paul Keith
Singer, songwriter and guitarist John Paul Keith is a 12-year veteran of the Memphis music scene. He has released four critically acclaimed solo albums, toured Europe and continues to tour the U.S. regularly. In 2017, John Paul performed with ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons at the Memphis Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Roy Orbison. He also contributed a song to the Don Bryant album, "Don't Give Up on Love," which was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2018 Blues Music Awards.
Norbert Putnam
Norbert Putnam, known as "Putt" by Elvis, played bass on the first hit records that established Muscle Shoals, Alabama, as a recording destination. In 1964 the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section opened the first American Beatles concert in Washington, D.C. Later that year Putnam moved to Nashville and quickly became Nashville’s busiest pop-rock bassist playing on thousands of recordings by such diverse artists such as Elvis and Roy Orbison. In 1970, Norbert and David Briggs opened Quadrafonic Studio and formed Danor Music Publishing. Putnam was to become Nashville’s top pop/rock producer and Quad became Nashville’s number one independent studio.
Reagan Strange
Singer Reagan Strange, 14, of Memphis, made a name for herself when she competed on Team Adam on Season 15 of NBC's "The Voice." She has always had a passion for singing and being an inspiration to those around her. She recently served as a special guest counselor at Graceland's Performing Arts Camp.
John Németh
Blues and modern soul musician John Németh is a key player in Memphis' music scene. He has released nine critically-acclaimed albums and he's won several Blues Music Awards, including Soul Blues Album in 2015 and Soul Blues Male Artist in 2014. His latest album, "Feelin' Freaky," was released in 2017.
Wendy Moten
Memphis-born singer Wendy Moten has earned a vast collection of professional credits in her 20-plus year career in music. She released several solo albums on EMI and opened for artists like Michael Bolton. She also toured the world with Julio Iglesias as a featured vocalist for 15 years. As a vocal and musical arranger and songwriter, Wendy's recording credits reach across genre lines with artists such as Eric Clapton, Kenny Rogers, Brooks & Dunn, Alice Cooper, Joss Stone, Buddy Guy and many more.
Keith Paluso
Memphis-based singer-songwriter Keith Paluso was recently featured as a contestant on NBC's "The Voice." He performs regularly in Memphis and throughout the Mid-South solo, as a duo with his brother Keegan, and with his band The Wolf River Gospel. Keith was just named the new lead singer of the legendary band Blood Sweat & Tears.
Drake Milligan
Country singer Drake Milligan starred as Elvis Presley in the CMT show "Sun Records." Drake, a massive Elvis fan, is working on his music career in Nashville.
Tennessee Mass Choir
One of the most respected and talented gospel choirs in the country, the Tennessee Mass Choir performs at high-profile events throughout the Mid-South and around the world. The choir has performed with Rev. Al Green, Foreigner, the Doobie Brothers, St. Paul & the Broken Bones and more. The choir received a standing ovation at Graceland when they performed at a concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of Elvis' '68 Special.