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    During last night's candlelight vigil, Priscilla Presley wished Elvis a Happy Birthday. She actually mentioned his birthday 7 times while speaking on the 45th anniversary of his death. If this was a one off, I'd get it. We all misspeak. It's Elvis Week, you're tired. But 7 times? It almost got to the point where she had the crowd singing. Priscilla did ask the crowd to wish him a Happy Birthday and in this short clip, you can hear a handful do so. Very bizarre! I have seen some people blame Scientology . This just is not true. In fact, Scientologists celebrate the birthday, and I mean actual birthday of their leader, L.Ron Hubbard . Not his death date, his actual birthday. Scientologists also in fact have funerals and memorial services for their deceased. It is in no way referred to as a birthday. That's an entirely different religion.   Lastly, Priscilla has never done this in the past.I think she was tired and got confused. We all have been there during a ...

Many fans were watching the candlelight service on livestream. And from the start, it became a bizarre event! First, Priscilla Presley referred to it as Elvis' birthday . OK, one time I get it, we are all getting older, tiredness etc. But she referred to this as his birthday many times to the point, I thought she was going to have the crowd sing Happy Birthday Elvis. I kid you not! Seriously! So bizarre!  But she did look great as always. All kidding aside, I get it. We all have been there during a big Elvis Week, you're so tired, you don't make sense! Priscilla, get some rest! You're scaring me!  Next, we get Tom Brown Live from the green screen of the "front lawn" , great to see Tom, ok but that's where we stayed for most of the night . Tom talking and talking and talking about the wonderful new movie, Elvis. Yes, it's wonderful but tonight was not about sales pitches or the wonderful movie. The candlelight service was created BY FANS FOR FANS...

  We’re so excited to announce that #PriscillaPresley will be making special appearances at Graceland during Elvis Week 2021! Make plans now to join us in #Memphis August 11-17 to celebrate the legacy of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Tickets and more info: https://t.co/OWOFAWWtxC pic.twitter.com/ycJzW5lvIa — Graceland (@VisitGraceland) May 20, 2021

  Fans from across the world will gather at Graceland on Thursday, August 15, to pay tribute to Elvis Presley at the Candlelight Vigil. Watch it live beginning at 8:00pm CDT/ 9 PM EST on Thursday, August 15, 2019.

Get ready folks to shell out EVEN More Money when visiting Graceland! According to The Memphis Biz Journal , " EPE is planning a permanent concert venue that would be the second-largest in Shelby County. Initial plans call for a $40 million to $50 million, 6,200-seat facility with a half-arena format and light and sound technology to host concerts, graduations and basketball tournaments. With that seat count, if it's an indoor facility, the Graceland arena would fall between the 20,000-seat FedExForum and 2,500-seat Orpheum, said Jay Campbell, a transaction law attorney and partner in charge of the Memphis office of Adams and Reese, on behalf of Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE). The outdoor Mud Island Amphitheater has about 5,000 seats. Based on conversations with LiveNation and other concert promoters, EPE estimates it can bring at least 50 events each year to the new venue. When EPE approached the Memphis City Council in 2014 about transforming its campus ( ...

Our Friend Krista from TCB Radio Network with Memphis Police Officers On behalf of all Elvis fans, I'd like to say a BIG THANK YOU to Memphis Police Department for keeping Elvis Week and all the fans safe ONCE AGAIN! Our Friend Peter Alden from TCB Radio Network with Memphis Police We all appreciate your service! Stay safe and THANK YOU ALL for keeping us safe! Megan Murphy - BackinMemphis.com

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 ...

Fox 13 Memphis Reports that an Elvis fan visiting from The Netherlands for Elvis Week has been burglarized at the Econo Lodge  at 22 N. BB King on Wednesday, August 16th. The victim told police he left his hotel room locked, but returned to find items missing . He had two Elvis shirts stolen and an Elvis Zippo lighter. The value of the souvenirs was around $150. Police have not made any arrests in connection with the theft. The Guesthouse at Graceland had a similar problem 3 months ago. Although it was on a much larger, scarier level. Seems to be a city wide problem. Click Here To Read about The Guesthouse at Graceland Robbers who posed as Housekeeping

Thursday, August 17 Conversations on Elvis: Elvis in the Movies 10:00 AM. Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $25 Hear from some of those who shared the big screen with Elvis in one of his 31 feature films. Hosted by Tom Brown, confirmed guest include Marlyn Mason, Elvis’ co-star in “The Trouble with Girls;" Pat Priest, Elvis' co-star in "Easy Come, Easy Go;" "Elvis' "Girls! Girls! Girls!" co-star Laurel Goodwin; Elvis' "Wild in the Country" and "It Happened at the World's Fair" co-star Gary Lockwood; and Randy Starr, who wrote 12 songs for Elvis movies. Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Showcase - SOLD OUT 1:00 PM. Guest House Theater, The Guest House at Graceland. Reserved for Ultimate ETA Contest VIP ($209) ticket holders only. VIP ticket holders are invited to join a private showcase event featuring performances by 2017 semifinalists. General admission seating. Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Co...

Wednesday, August 16 Conversations on Elvis: In the Studio 10:00 AM. Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $25 Hear what it was like to record in the studio with Elvis Presley from those who were there to experience it. Hosted by Tom Brown, special guests include: Norbert Putnam, who played bass for Elvis; back-up singers Mary Holladay Pederson and Ginger Holladay, who sang with Elvis on some of his biggest hits; and Sony Music's Ernst Jorgensen, author of "A Life in Music," a definitive study of Elvis' recording sessions. George Klein's Elvis Memorial Service 12:00 PM. University of Memphis Theater Building, 3745 Central Avenue, Memphis. Free. Annual event hosted by George Klein, longtime friend of Elvis. Speakers will include friends and family of Elvis and celebrity guests. The event is located in room TH100, and parking is at Central Avenue Lot 44. The event is free and reservations are not required. For more information, contact the U of M Depa...

Our friends over at the   I Love Memphis Blog have some suggestions for Elvis fans. Here are some other events happening in Memphis for August 16th. Wednesday, August 16 Trivia at Huey’s various locations (Always Open Late!) Cerrito Trivia & Bingo at multiple locations Karaoke at multiple locations Farmers Markets around town 9 to 5  at Playhouse on the Square Horn Island 33 Exhibit & Sale at MCA Sunrise Yoga at the Dixon Munch & Learn at the Dixon: Church Gardens & Their History Newsmakers Seminar at Brooks Museum Memphis Farmer’s Market Squared at Court Square Indie Wednesday Film Series: Romeo is Bleeding at Crosstown Arts Bike To Dinner: Mardi Gras Memphis with Revolutions Memphis Redbirds v. Nashville Sounds at AutoZone Park (Always Fun!) Rosé Wine Dinner at Char Restaurant Say Cheese and El Mero Taco Food Trucks at Miss Cordelia’s Bohemian Wednesdays at The Den  Elvis Glass Night at Flying Saucer Cordo...

Tuesday, August 15 Conversations on Elvis: Elvis Family & Friends - SOLD OUT 10:00 AM. Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $25 Elvis enjoyed surrounding himself with friends and family whether he was home at Graceland, traveling on tour, or vacationing. Hear from some of Elvis’ closet friends and family as their memories and stories of time spent with Elvis. Hosted by Tom Brown, special guests include Priscilla Presley, plus Elvis’ close personal friends Jerry Schilling, Bill Medley, Bill Morris plus childhood friend Guy Harris. This event is now sold out. Songwriters Showcase  3:00 PM. Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $30 Hear the stories behind the songs written for the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll during our Songwriters Showcase. Hosted by Andy Childs, the Songwriters Showcase will feature music, stories and special guests talking about the music they wrote for Elvis. Confirmed guests include Mac Davis, who wrote many of Elvis' hits,...

Leonard’s Pit Barbecue One of Elvis' Favorites! 5456 Fox Plaza Drive, Memphis • (901) 360-1963 Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; 
Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Leonard Heuberger opened Leonard’s Pit Barbecue at the corner of Bellevue and McLemore in 1922. Today, it’s owned by Dan Brown, who started working there in 1962. The restaurant is now located in Hickory Ridge, and there is still a steady stream of customers searching for the same barbecue sandwiches and fried chicken Elvis used to eat when Leonard’s was the town’s largest drive-in. The sandwiches are meaty, the sauce is rich and tangy, and the slaw is mustardy. Great big seasoned potato wedges stand in for fries, and I highly recommend you give them a try. There is also brisket and barbecue bologna on the menu. The daily lunch buffet is popular, serving up Southern favorites like catfish and country-fried steak, in addition to ribs and sandwiches. http://leonardsbarbecue.com/ The ...

Our friends over at the I Love Memphis Blog have some suggestions for Elvis fans. Here are some other events happening in Memphis on August 15th. Tuesday, August 15 Trivia at Huey’s various locations (Huey's is OPEN LATE!) Cerrito Trivia & Bingo at multiple locations Karaoke at multiple locations Farmers Markets around town 9 to 5  at Playhouse on the Square Horn Island 33 Exhibit & Sale at MCA The Great Wine Performances at Playhouse on the Square Hustle: eltsuH at Crosstown Arts Memphis Redbirds v. Nashville Sounds at AutoZone Park  (Always fun!) Jon O’Neal at Hard Rock Cafe Fam Jam with Me & Leah at Railgarten 77 Jefferson with CCDE at Newby’s Dave Cousar at Bar DKDC Heath n Company and Mark Edgar Stuart at Lafayette’s

Our friends over at the I Love Memphis Blog have some suggestions for Elvis fans. Here are some other events happening in Memphis! Monday August 14th Trivia at Huey’s various locations  Cerrito Trivia & Bingo at multiple locations Karaoke at multiple locations Farmers Markets around town – 9 to 5 at Playhouse on the Square Horn Island 33 Exhibit & Sale at MCA The Word: Open Mic Night at The Den Memphis Music Monday at Hard Rock Cafe Elvis Rock ‘n’ Remember Tribute at Crowne Plaza East Hotel Kebob Food Truck + MEMPops at Miss Cordelia’s Memphis Women In Film Series: XX TCB Producing in Memphis & Beyond at Crosstown Arts John Paul Keith at Lafayette’s – Devil Train at Bar DKDC

Monday, August 14 Official Graceland Insiders Conference 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM. Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $50 Hosted by Tom Brown, the Graceland Insiders Conference will feature special segments that highlight various parts of Elvis' life and career with sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes looks, rarely-seen videos, feature segments filmed just for the event and much more. 2017 special guests include: Bill Wallace, Elvis' friend and karate champion; Sam Thompson, Elvis’ bodyguard and the brother of Elvis’ girlfriend Linda Thompson; Charles Stone, who worked closely with the Colonel on Elvis' tours and career; Dick Grob, who served as chief of security for Elvis; Lisa Marie co-pilot Ron Strauss; rockabilly pioneer Wanda Jackson, who toured with Elvis; and Dixie Locke Emmons, Elvis' first girlfriend. A Band of Legends Remembers Elvis 8:00 PM. Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $40 Hear stories and music ...

Sunday, August 13 Elvis 101 10:00 AM. Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $20 Elvis' influence on music, pop culture and society has been studied, analyzed and debated since his music first hit the airwaves in 1954. Elvis 101 features scholars, authors and those who have spent hundreds of hours studying Elvis Presley talking in-depth about different aspects of The King of Rock 'n' Roll's life and career. Hosted by Tom Brown, special guests for 2017 include: author Peter Guralnick, sharing stories about what it was like to research for his two Elvis biographies “Last Train to Memphis” and “Careless Love”; John Beifuss, film critic and reporter for the Memphis Commercial Appeal, talking about Elvis’ films; Sony Music's Ernst Jorgensen; and Tupelo historian Roy Turner. Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center Fan Reception 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center at Regional One Health, 877 Jefferson Avenue. Free. Celebrate at the Annual...

Saturday, August 12 35th Annual Elvis 5K Run 8:00 AM. Run starts and finishes at gates of Graceland. Annual 5K run. After the race, enjoy a party featuring food, music and fun! Elvis Presley Fan Club Presidents’ Event 10:00 AM. Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $20 Celebrate the world of Elvis Presley Fan Clubs around the world at our bi-annual fan club event. The event will feature special programming that celebrates both Elvis and his dedicated fan clubs. Special guest speakers for the event will be Elvis’ friend and hair stylist Larry Geller and legendary radio personality and author Norm Nite. Fan Club presidents will get an invite and registration form directly from EPE to attend the event. The Auction at Graceland 12:30 PM. Guest House Theater, The Guest House at Graceland The Auction at Graceland will include artifacts from across the spectrum of collecting, including items owned by Elvis, gifted by Elvis, written by Elvis, used by Elvis and c...

Sunday, August 13th at 9 PM EST on the REELZ Channel. So far, we know Wink and Sandy Martindale, Lowell Hays and Linda Thompson are featured. Sounds good so far.And usually these folks do not participate in the tabloid television shows. But Reelz is usually very unfair to Elvis. But we all will tune in and hope for the best!