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New Daisy Theatre on Beale Street in Memphis, Elvis Week 2014. It is with great sadness that we confirm that Troy Gentry, half of the popular country duo, Montgomery Gentry, was tragically killed in a helicopter crash which took place at approximately 1:00pm today in Medford, New Jersey. The duo was scheduled to perform tonight at the Flying W Airport & Resort in Medford. Troy Gentry was 50 years old. Details of the crash are unknown. Troy Gentry's family wishes to acknowledge all of the kind thoughts and prayers, and asks for privacy at this time. (From their website) Gone too soon! Please Pray for Troy's family and friends at this time. God Bless and watch over them during this difficult time!

World famous entertainer Elvis Presley experienced a life of public triumphs and personal heartaches. His amazing life is chronicled in Elvis Presley: Behind Closed Doors, with intimate stories told by some of the friends and family who knew him best. Viewers are taken along on Presley’s journey from his dirt poor childhood, where the church was his sanctuary, to his first steps as a rock and roller breaking all the rules and earning both the media label “Elvis The Pelvis,” and legions of fans worldwide. His image as a bad boy will change as he enters the Army, returning a hero who goes on to become one of Hollywood’s most bankable movie stars—all orchestrated by the man who directed his career, Colonel Tom Parker. Yet Elvis can’t forsake his live concerts forever, and starts a new chapter in his life with some of the most groundbreaking performances of the 1970s. But his battle with personal demons will create a backlash from a media who ridicules him as “fat and forty,” to those ...

Three fake officers pulled a woman over and robbed her at gunpoint on Elvis Presley Boulevard just after 11:30 a.m . on Monday, according to Memphis Police. Officers said the imposters drover a blue cargo van and a black Dodge Charger. Both vehicles were equipped with police lights in their front windows. Two suspects approached the woman's vehicle, and one of them grabbed the victim by her shirt sleeve. Police said the woman tried to reach for her gun in the center console, but another suspect stopped her and grabbed her Smith and Wesson handgun, her wallet, and $452 in cash. One of the suspects then pulled the victim out of her car and had her on the ground at gunpoint, according to MPD. Police said the suspects contemplated taking the victim's car, but decided to leave the scene in their vehicles instead. The victim told police all the suspects were dressed in black baseball caps with "Police" written in white letters, black t-shirts with "Poli...

From the collection of Paulette Sansone, one of the first Elvis Presley fan club presidents. Paulette went on to publish the legendary, Elvis Echo magazine. Paulette ran the first all Elvis magazine, first female, made in the USA! Check out Paulette's items for sale and many more to come. VERY RARE STUFF!

The invitation measures 6.25 inches by 5.35 inches and folds just below the middle. It reads, "Elvis is having a New Year's eve party at the Manhatten Club (9PM til?) 1459 South Bellvue. It also notes B.Y.O.B. which means bring your own booze! The envelope is still sealed as Paulette opened it at the side. She wrote in ink pen on the envelope, "file- New Year's Invite" There also is a start of a Memphis phone number in ink, "901-" Envelope is a business size measures 9 inches by 4.25 inches. It has clear Memphis Tenn, Dec 29, 1965 United States postal mark. Elvis held his New year's eve parties at this club from 1964 to 1966. Personally, I have NEVER seen one of these invitations EVER! This is a SUPER RARE Elvis Presley item. From the Collection of Paulette Sansone. One of the first Elvis Presley Fan Club presidents in the fifties. Paulette ran the now legendary Elvis Echo. Paulette will include a COA. Click Here to Buy! ...

From the collection of Paulette Sansone, one of the first Elvis Presley fan club presidents. Paulette went on to publish the legendary, Elvis Echo magazine. This green 1960 Christmas card was sent to her from Elvis Presley. There is no envelope. Folded, it measures, 8.5 inches by 5.25 inches. Cover has Santa in a sleigh with reindeer. Graceland in background. "Merry Christmas To All. Elvis" Inside Message reads, " At Christmas, we send warm greetings to you as a friend and we share with you some views of Graceland, our home. The Presley's." The card opens to show five various views of Graceland and the property. Includes a COA from Paulette. Click Here to buy

From the collection of Paulette Sansone, one of the very first Elvis Presley Fan Club Presidents. She also published the Legendary Elvis Echo magazine. Paper hat has some staples, a few wrinkles. It measures 11 inches by 5.5 inches. Letter from Tom Diskin was cut at edges and glued into a scrapbook. It is hand signed by Tom Diskin. It measures 5.25 inches by 8.5 inches. Letter is featured on Colonel Parker stationary. It is personally written to Ms. Sansone. The letter informs her, 100 hats are being sent to her fan club members. Paulette includes her actual hat and this letter hand signed by Tom Diskin, and a COA signed by Ms. Sansone. Click here to buy

While filming the movie, Labor Pains, Mary Tyler Moore visited a hospital facility. On Christmas day, she returned with gifts for the patients. A colleague of Paulette's told Mary about Paulette and her Elvis magazine. Mary personally signed this autograph for Paulette saying Elvis was a true gentleman and in fact, he sometimes called her Ma'am out of respect! What a good American boy! Truly a one of a kind piece of Elvis history! Click here to buy!

Joe Walsh is about to get all shook up at the King of Rock’s house! Look at those prices....so much for the SUPER 8 prices they were hyping before the hotel was built. The guitar great is set to play a residency at Graceland, Elvis Presley‘s iconic Memphis estate, as part of his 2017 tour. Kicking off Saturday, May 6, the three-day event will include a host of treats for fans, including an acoustic set, Q&A and photo ops, not to mention a tour of the historic mansion and accommodations at the newly opened Guest House at Graceland hotel. “This is something I’ve always wanted to do: Take an evening, invite an audience and just be me,” Walsh says in a statement, before going on to promise some pretty amazing things. “What you can expect is me playing music, answering almost all questions anyone would ask (except the ones that may incriminate me), a big screen PowerPoint presentation put together and narrated by me, guitar shop talk, slide guitar 101, true stories o...

EPE announced pricing for the NEW Elvis Presley's Memphis complex. "With the opening of “Elvis Presley’s Memphis” (EPM), Graceland’s new, 200,000-square-foot entertainment and museum complex on March 2, 2017, a ticket for “Elvis Presley’s Memphis” (either with the Mansion tour or by itself) will enable visitors to explore everything that EPM has to offer, including a new Elvis Presley career museum, a new Automobile Museum, plus themed exhibits, gift shops and restaurants. Just as the exhibit spaces at Graceland Plaza required a ticket in the past, this new facility will do the same, however tickets will be scanned at a turnstile entry point which will then give visitors free roam of the facility to explore all of its themed spaces. You may come and go from the complex as many times as you wish on the day of your tour." If you do not purchase a ticket that includes EPM, you will still be able to access the following: Vernon’s Smokehouse restaurant Ice c...

DJ Magazine reports Prince’s estate will host a four-day celebration in honor of the 'Purple Rain' singer. The event will take place at Prince’s home-turned-museum, Paisley Park, and will feature guided tours, panel discussions and live music from some of Prince’s former collaborators.  BIM:    Sound Familiar? Yes, exactly! Elvis Week. The celebration will take place during the first anniversary of Prince's passing. I bet a vigil will be part of the plan as well. There's two very good reasons for that. 1. The company now managing Graceland and it's tour operations also is starting up Paisley Place. 2. Our very own, Angie Marchese, Director of Archives is also now part of Paisley Place. I am sure her years of experience and knowledge are helping build and protect the legacy of Prince just as she has done for Elvis Presley. New Power Generation, the Revolution and 3rdeyegirl are set to perform, with tickets currently on sale for $ 499 for g...

Priscilla Presley was recently asked her thoughts about the Black Lives Matter protest that happened at Graceland in August of 2016 which failed to disrupt Elvis Week. Priscilla said, " I feel Black Lives Matter takes the opportunity to send their message wherever there are large gatherings that are getting news worthy publicity."

Friday, August 11                 Fan Club Presidents’ Event – 1:00 p.m.                 Evening Event - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 12                 Elvis 5K Run - 8:00 a.m.                 Afternoon Event – 1:00 p.m.                 Elvis Auction – 2:00 p.m.                 Evening Concert – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, August 13                 Morning Concert – 10:00 a.m.                 Afternoon Panel Discussion – 2:00 p.m.                 Evening Concert – 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 14                 Morning Performance – 10:00 a.m.         ...

Written by MPD officer James Schmedes about the protest tonight at Graceland. "So there we were, about a block south of Graceland. The call had come down for the riot team to move into position, the protesters were getting out of hand. So we dressed in as the rain began to fall and got into position. The line looked like some kind of modern day Roman legion with armor of plastic and Kevlar instead of leather and bronze. Hickory sticks and pistols took the place of sword and spear. We stood there waiting for the order to move up. Ready to go and feeling that anticipation before the action, time seemed to stand still for a moment when lightning cracked across the sky above us. Imagine, just at the second when things are going to get hairy four things happen at once. Lightning flashes. From behind us Elvis starts singing " Are You Lonesome Tonight". The rain comes down by the bucket and everyone is drenched instantly. The crowd disperses. So I ask you, did ...

Beverly Burnett is in Memphis at the vigil right now and reports that a protester was just arrested at The meditation garden (Where Elvis is buried). Way to go Memphis police department!

The rain chased the protesters away but the Memphis Police and the fans are still present. Thank you GOD! Source: WREG MEMPHIS

Elvis fans have a message for protesters Source: Memphis channel 3

FOX13 Memphis ‏: Dozens of protesters are gathered outside Graceland.

Scott Madaus FOX channel 13 Memphis shared this photo and reports: Director Rallings just arrived… He's walking down Elvis Presley Blvd. as fans cheer for his arrival. www.myfoxmemphis.com

Protesters @ Graceland                                                Memphis Police filiming protesters @ Graceland Source: Joey Sulipeck Fox 13 Memphis www.myfoxmemphis.com