Elvis Week Events for August 18th






Friday, August 18

Conversations on Elvis: The Elvis Connection

10:00 AM. Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $25

This special event will feature guests sharing how they are connected to the king. Special guests include Johnny Cash's sister, Joanne Cash Yates; songwriter David Porter; Armond Morales, a member of The Imperials; and Nancy Black Shockley, daughter of Elvis' bass player Bill Black.


Ultimate Winners Autograph Session - SOLD OUT

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Guest House Ballroom

Reserved for Ultimate ETA Contest VIP ($209) ticket holders only. Is that not sickening? VIP ticket holders are invited to join a private autograph session with past winners of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest plus 2017 finalists.

Inside the Archives

3:00 PM. Guest House Theater, The Guest House at Graceland. Free.

Take a look inside the Graceland Archives to learn more about what is done to help protect the artifacts and see some of the most unique and prized items that it holds. Limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hollywood Night at The Guest House at Graceland

6:00 PM. Guest House Ballroom, The Guest House at Graceland. $20.

Join actress Laurel Goodwin and actor Gary Lockwood as they share stories about their career on the set of both television and film. Hosted by Tom Brown, hear more about their careers beyond starring with Elvis. Following the Q&A, both will be available for autographs in the Guest House Ballroom. Tickets for the Q&A and Autograph session are $20. The Ultimate Return - SOLD OUT


7:00 PM. Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis.

For one night, all on one stage, our past Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist winners return for an unforgettable concert event at the Graceland Soundstage. Hear music and see performances from all stages of Elvis’ life and career as our winners perform their best tributes to Elvis Presley. The concert will feature performances by Shawn Klush, Brandon Bennett, Bill Cherry, Justin Shandor, Cody Slaughter, Ben Portsmouth, Dean Z, Jay Dupuis, David Lee and Dwight Icenhower. This event has now sold out. E-L-V-I-S WEEK!


Elvis Double Feature

8:00 PM. Guest House Theater, The Guest House at Graceland. Free.  8:00 PM: "Girls! Girls! Girls!" starring Elvis Presley and Laurel Goodwin.  10:00 PM: "It Happened at the World’s Fair" starring Elvis Presley and Gary Lockwood.  Both film screenings are free.


Saturday, August 19

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Final Round - SOLD OUT

7:00 PM. Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $55

Enjoy a phenomenal show as the top 10 Elvis tribute artists from the Semifinal Round compete for the 2017 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest title. Hosted by ETA host Joey Sulipeck, the excitement will build throughout the night as the group is narrowed down from ten to five before the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2017 is named. The show will also feature a performance by 2016 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist winner Dwight Icenhower. Backing band will be EAS Band.  This event is now sold out.

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