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In a first-of-its-kind event, Roy Orbison In Dreams: The Hologram UK Tour will see Roy Orbison in holographic form perform his biggest hits across the UK backed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra  in this transformative live entertainment concert experience. What is the future of the Elvis hologram?  Click Here Pre-sale tickets are available here from Wednesday 25th October :  Buy Tickets HERE In the meantime, be sure to check out the new book by Roy's Boys!  Click HERE to buy Pre-Order HERE - Available November 3rd Check it out below:

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...

For Texas troubadour Dale Watson, Memphis has long been something of a second home — he’s recorded frequently at the historic Sun Studios, been a regular performer at Beale Street clubs, and drawn much inspiration from the city’s rich roots music history. “Memphis has always been a dear part of my life since I started coming in the '80s,” says Watson. “The place just rejuvenates me.” In the meantime, he’ll continue to split time between the Bluff City and his longtime Austin residence. “I’ve got a place in Austin, with a recording studio built up in the back. It’s a good property and it's home,” says Watson. “But Austin is changing quite a bit — it’s almost turning into a little San Francisco. It’s losing a lot of the roots that I loved. They’re tearing down all the cool places I used to play at and go to, so they can build condos. Breaks my heart to see it.” “I see a lot of growth in Memphis but they won’t necessarily tear down a building — usually they’ll (repurp...

Stillrealtous   -  Next month WWE Great Balls of Fire will air live on the WWE Network. No, you didn’t read that wrong, WWE actually named a pay-per-view Great Balls of Fire. When people hear the title they usually either think inappropriate thoughts, or they think of the Jerry Lee Lewis song of the same name. It turns out that WWE had to work out a deal with Jerry Lee Lewis in order to use the name, and on the latest episode of his podcast, Dinner with the King, Jerry Lawler revealed how it all went down. “My personal attorney here in Memphis is Joe Barton. Good friend of mine and my attorney. I got a phone call from Joe a few weeks ago, and Joe also represents Jerry Lee Lewis. And Joe said, ‘Hey Jerry, do you happen to know who I would contact at the WWE about copyright infringement?’ I go, “What? What are you talking about?” He goes, “Well, we understand they are doing a pay-per-view called Great Balls of Fire and Jerry Lee has that phrase trademarked. He has ever ...

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"No Favors Here" - Episode 107 TV-14 Elvis gets his first taste of fame when he starts playing live shows. Colonel Tom Parker scams his way out of debt and eyes an opportunity with Elvis. Johnny returns from overseas to begin his life with Vivian. OK, I'll admit I am WAY BEHIND on Sun Records. It's on my DVR and I hope to get up to speed with it soon! Life gets in the way sometimes. Check it out tonight, set your DVRs or catch up on the CMT app!

Click HERE to Induct Jerry Lee Lewis into the Country Music Hall of Fame Petition | GoPetition Target: The Country Music Association Region: United States of America Website: www.ameripolitan.com Jerry Lee Lewis , equal in stature to the all time greats, Jimmie Rodgers, Al Jolson, and Hank Williams, and truly deserving of the title "Greatest Living American Song Stylist", is long overdue for induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Ameripolitan Music Awards , a grassroots movement, has created this online petition to let the Country Music Association know that Jerry Lee Lewis has one of the most loyal fan bases of any country artist in history, and together we have the opportunity to influence the nominating committee and voting members of the CMA. We are aware that Jerry Lee already has many advocates within the CMA and the Country Music Hall of Fame, and they need our help to make a strong case for his inclusion on the ballot. Though he is one of the most...

Justin Bieber skipped the VMA's yesterday to sing Karaoke in LA. Justin chose legendary Sun Records artist, Jerry Lee Lewis and his smash hit, Great Balls of Fire.  Justin Bieber singing Great Balls of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis at karaoke bar in LA - August 28, 2016 Great Balls of Fire was written by Otis Blackwell and Jack Hammer. The Jerry Lee Lewis 1957 recording was ranked as the 96th greatest song ever by Rolling Stone . The song sold one million copies in its first 10 days of release in the United States and sold over five million copies, making it both one of the best-selling singles in the United States, as well as one of the world's best-selling singles of all time. Jerry Lee Lewis's original recording, which was recorded in the Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee on October 8, 1957, was producing by the GODFATHER of Rock n Roll Sam Phillips , using Roland Janes on guitar and JM Van Eaton on drums. It's nice to see Bieber appreciates good music! ...

CMT will partner with “Hatfields & McCoys” producer Thinkfactory Media to produce a limited drama series that chronicles the rise of rock ‘n’ roll. The premiere of the eight-episode scripted series, which will be based on the Tony Award-winning musical “Million Dollar Quartet,” will mark the 60th anniversary of the famed “Million Dollar Quartet” jam session that was recorded by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins in Dec. 1956. Set in the early days of Memphis’ Civil Rights era, the series will document the birth of rock ‘n’ roll and the rise of the genre’s pioneering musicians during periods of extensive political change and social unrest. CMT and Thinkfactory Media will begin a nationwide casting search for the roles of young Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, BB King, Ike Turner, Carl Perkins and other supporting characters beginning Feb. 3, with auditions to be held at the historic Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School, Presley’s a...

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Country USA $39.99 USD outside of USA $49.99 USD Limited edition 2014 Sun Records reissue of the man in black's 1957 classic debut album! The FIRST EVER LP released on Sun Records! FREE Shipping! Features hit singles, I Walk The Line, Cry! Cry! Cry! , Folsom Prison Blues. The rock island line, I heard that lonesome whistle, Country boy, If the good lord's willing, Cry,cry,cry, Remember me, So doggone lonesome, I was there when it happened I walk the line, The wreck of old 97, Folsom prison blues, Doin my time

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After a stint in the Marines during the Korean War, Janes settled in Memphis where he started playing for artists at a small recording studio. It was there that he met Jack Clement who brought him to Sam Phillips at Sun Records. Janes became the house guitarist at Sun in 1956, a position he would hold for seven years. His guitar can be heard on the majority of tracks cut by Jerry Lee Lewis, including Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On and High School Confidential, along with other Sun artists like Charlie Rich and Sonny Burgess. He also was a member of Billy Lee Riley's Little Green Men. While still at Sun, Janes and Riley founded their own label, Rita Records, where they had a hit with Harold Dorman's original version of his song Mountain of Love. Janes also opened his own Sonic Studios where he would specialize in recording artists for small, independent labels. The studio stayed open until 1974 when Janes went into a semi-retirement only to reemerge in 1977 as a p...

Just coming down from a thrilling tribute show honoring Cowboy Jack Clement here in Nashville last week. I visited Cowboy this weekend at the Cowboy Arms Hotel and Recording Spa. We got to see his letter from Michelle Obama and so many other well deserved honors! We love you Cowboy! I'll have a full report & pics soon!

Here's a song stuck on repeat on my iPod - A tribute to the great Carl Perkins from Drive By Truckers. Enjoy! It's Catchy!

Chris Isaak - Beyond the Sun EPK from VanguardVideo on Vimeo . Chris Isaak's new album, Beyond The Sun drops tomorrow. And as we exclusively told you in January, Cowboy Jack Clement was Back in Memphis at Sun Studio to record with Chris for the new release. Watch the video above and you'll see Cowboy & Chris rocking Sun Studio ! Want more on Cowboy Jack Clement ? Click on the video below for an interview we did with Jack at his studio in Nashville. You can also listen to Cowboy on Saturday afternoons on SiriusXM This is a MUST HAVE release!