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12 hours ago
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Elvis Week 2025 Kicks off Today at Graceland
Elvis Week, August 8-16, welcomes thousands of fans from around the world to Memphis to celebrate the life, music, and legacy of Elvis Presley. MEMPHIS, Tenn., August 08, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elvis Week 2025 kicks off today at Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis. The nine-day celebration honors the legacy of the King of Rock 'n' Roll with live performances, panels, contests, new exhibit openings, the annual Candlelight Vigil, and more. Every year since Elvis' passing, fans have made a pilgrimage to Memphis in August to honor the enduring legacy of Elvis Presley. Elvis Week 2025 features an unforgettable lineup. Highlights include: Elvis: Live on Stage (August 16), a big-screen Elvis experience with a live band; A Night in Elvis' Hollywood (August 13), celebrating his film career with co-stars and live music; an Elvis Music Salute (August 14), featuring artists who shared the stage and studio with Elvis; Conversations on Elvis (August 15), with intimate stories from his friends and colleagues. Plus, experience the excitement of the 2025 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and enjoy performances by some of the top Elvis tribute artists in the world! The cornerstone event of the week will be the annual Candlelight Vigil on August 15 at Graceland's front gate. Elvis music sets the tone of the evening as fans walk up the driveway to Meditation Garden. This event lasts throughout the night as thousands of participants gather on Elvis Presley Boulevard to listen to music, share memories, and view memorials that are created by fans along the street. The Candlelight Vigil ceremony will also be streamed live online for free for fans around the world to watch. Confirmed Elvis Week guests include: Elvis' friend Jerry Schilling; Elvis' girlfriend Linda Thompson; singer/songwriter Tony Orlando; Larry Gatlin, singer/songwriter for Elvis' hits "Help Me" and "Bitter They Are, Harder They Fall"; Charlie McCoy, Nashville studio legend; legendary bassist Norbert Putnam; Peter Guralnick, author of the new book release The Colonel and The King; Elvis co-stars Marlyn Mason (The Trouble with Girls) and Robin and Gavin Koon (Follow that Dream); former member of JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet Larry Strickland; Sweet Inspiration Estelle Brown; singer Brenda Lee; …among many others. Graceland will also honor Elvis' Imperials at Conversations on Elvis on August 15 with their induction into Graceland Legends – celebrating their contribution to Elvis' musical legacy. Appearing to accept their honor and share stories will be Terry Blackwood, Greg Gordon, Jim Murray and Roger Wiles. Elvis Week 2025 kicks off tonight with the first of four nights of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist shows! The Ultimate Return, happening tonight, features a high-energy tribute spanning Elvis' iconic decades. The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal and Final Round take place on August 9 and 10, where 20 Elvis tribute artists from around the globe will compete for the coveted title of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist champion. Additional tribute events include: Elvis Gospel Celebration (August 10) Elvis: The Other Side of the Tracks (August 11) Elvis: That's The Way It Is: A Tribute (August 11) Final Five: Up-Close and Personal (August 11) With appearances by: Dean Z, Taylor Rodriguez, David Lee, Brandon Bennett, Jay Dupuis, Victor Trevino Jr., Emilio Santoro, Cote Deonath, Shawn Klush, and Patrick Dunn. Additional Elvis Week 2025 events include: Junior Elvis Tribute Showcase (August 10) Fan Celebration (August 12) Elvis: An Author's Perspective (August 13) Elvis Sessions: The Nashville Cats (August 14) Inspired by Elvis on (August 16) Plus a kick-off party, Moonshine dinners, free fan meet-ups, and more. Elvis Week tickets and the full schedule of events are available at For fans who are unable to attend in person, Graceland offers a Virtual Elvis Week pass for fans to experience concerts, contests, and conversations streamed live from the Graceland Soundstage. Virtual passholders can also re-watch events for up to 10 days after they aired. The Superfan Package includes a virtual tour of Graceland and Show & Tell of our 90 for 90 Exhibit. Pass information is available at The Guest House at Graceland resort hotel puts you in the heart of the action, hosting many of the week's shows and offering free live lobby entertainment and complimentary shuttle service throughout the Graceland campus. Rooms are still available for select nights. Visit to make your room reservations. All guests, times, prices, and details are subject to change. About Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. Elvis Presley's Graceland, in Memphis, is music's most important and beloved landmark, with hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world visiting the historic home each year. Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) manages the operations of Graceland and its related properties, including Elvis Presley's Memphis, Graceland's entertainment and exhibition complex over 200,000 square feet in size; the new 80,000 square feet Graceland Exhibition Center featuring rotating exhibits; the AAA Four Diamond Guest House at Graceland 450-room resort hotel; and the Graceland Archives, featuring thousands of artifacts from Elvis' home and career. EPE also produces and licenses Elvis-themed live events, tours, and attractions worldwide. Graceland Holdings LLC, led by managing partner Joel Weinshanker, is the majority owner of EPE. Graceland is the only attraction worldwide to ever receive 12 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards including "Best Holiday Historic Home Tour," "Best Tennessee Attraction and Iconic Landmark," "Best Musical Attraction," "Best Historic Southern Attraction," and the #1 "Iconic American Attraction." The TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards named Graceland the most popular attraction in Tennessee and one of the top 25 landmarks in the world and Rolling Stone named it one of 10 Great American Music Landmarks. For more information on EPE and Graceland, visit Stay connected to Elvis Presley's Graceland: Graceland Live Cam @ElvisPresleysGraceland on Facebook @VisitGraceland on Twitter (X) and Instagram @OfficialGraceland on YouTube @GracelandLive on Facebook @GracelandLiveConcerts on Instagram @LiveGraceland on Twitter SiriusXM's Elvis Radio, Channel 76 View source version on Contacts Alicia Dean | adean@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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12 hours ago
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Elvis Week 2025 Kicks off Today at Graceland
Elvis Week, August 8-16, welcomes thousands of fans from around the world to Memphis to celebrate the life, music, and legacy of Elvis Presley. MEMPHIS, Tenn., August 08, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elvis Week 2025 kicks off today at Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis. The nine-day celebration honors the legacy of the King of Rock 'n' Roll with live performances, panels, contests, new exhibit openings, the annual Candlelight Vigil, and more. Every year since Elvis' passing, fans have made a pilgrimage to Memphis in August to honor the enduring legacy of Elvis Presley. Elvis Week 2025 features an unforgettable lineup. Highlights include: Elvis: Live on Stage (August 16), a big-screen Elvis experience with a live band; A Night in Elvis' Hollywood (August 13), celebrating his film career with co-stars and live music; an Elvis Music Salute (August 14), featuring artists who shared the stage and studio with Elvis; Conversations on Elvis (August 15), with intimate stories from his friends and colleagues. Plus, experience the excitement of the 2025 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and enjoy performances by some of the top Elvis tribute artists in the world! The cornerstone event of the week will be the annual Candlelight Vigil on August 15 at Graceland's front gate. Elvis music sets the tone of the evening as fans walk up the driveway to Meditation Garden. This event lasts throughout the night as thousands of participants gather on Elvis Presley Boulevard to listen to music, share memories, and view memorials that are created by fans along the street. The Candlelight Vigil ceremony will also be streamed live online for free for fans around the world to watch. Confirmed Elvis Week guests include: Elvis' friend Jerry Schilling; Elvis' girlfriend Linda Thompson; singer/songwriter Tony Orlando; Larry Gatlin, singer/songwriter for Elvis' hits "Help Me" and "Bitter They Are, Harder They Fall"; Charlie McCoy, Nashville studio legend; legendary bassist Norbert Putnam; Peter Guralnick, author of the new book release The Colonel and The King; Elvis co-stars Marlyn Mason (The Trouble with Girls) and Robin and Gavin Koon (Follow that Dream); former member of JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet Larry Strickland; Sweet Inspiration Estelle Brown; singer Brenda Lee; …among many others. Graceland will also honor Elvis' Imperials at Conversations on Elvis on August 15 with their induction into Graceland Legends – celebrating their contribution to Elvis' musical legacy. Appearing to accept their honor and share stories will be Terry Blackwood, Greg Gordon, Jim Murray and Roger Wiles. Elvis Week 2025 kicks off tonight with the first of four nights of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist shows! The Ultimate Return, happening tonight, features a high-energy tribute spanning Elvis' iconic decades. The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal and Final Round take place on August 9 and 10, where 20 Elvis tribute artists from around the globe will compete for the coveted title of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist champion. Additional tribute events include: Elvis Gospel Celebration (August 10) Elvis: The Other Side of the Tracks (August 11) Elvis: That's The Way It Is: A Tribute (August 11) Final Five: Up-Close and Personal (August 11) With appearances by: Dean Z, Taylor Rodriguez, David Lee, Brandon Bennett, Jay Dupuis, Victor Trevino Jr., Emilio Santoro, Cote Deonath, Shawn Klush, and Patrick Dunn. Additional Elvis Week 2025 events include: Junior Elvis Tribute Showcase (August 10) Fan Celebration (August 12) Elvis: An Author's Perspective (August 13) Elvis Sessions: The Nashville Cats (August 14) Inspired by Elvis on (August 16) Plus a kick-off party, Moonshine dinners, free fan meet-ups, and more. Elvis Week tickets and the full schedule of events are available at For fans who are unable to attend in person, Graceland offers a Virtual Elvis Week pass for fans to experience concerts, contests, and conversations streamed live from the Graceland Soundstage. Virtual passholders can also re-watch events for up to 10 days after they aired. The Superfan Package includes a virtual tour of Graceland and Show & Tell of our 90 for 90 Exhibit. Pass information is available at The Guest House at Graceland resort hotel puts you in the heart of the action, hosting many of the week's shows and offering free live lobby entertainment and complimentary shuttle service throughout the Graceland campus. Rooms are still available for select nights. Visit to make your room reservations. All guests, times, prices, and details are subject to change. About Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. Elvis Presley's Graceland, in Memphis, is music's most important and beloved landmark, with hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world visiting the historic home each year. Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) manages the operations of Graceland and its related properties, including Elvis Presley's Memphis, Graceland's entertainment and exhibition complex over 200,000 square feet in size; the new 80,000 square feet Graceland Exhibition Center featuring rotating exhibits; the AAA Four Diamond Guest House at Graceland 450-room resort hotel; and the Graceland Archives, featuring thousands of artifacts from Elvis' home and career. EPE also produces and licenses Elvis-themed live events, tours, and attractions worldwide. Graceland Holdings LLC, led by managing partner Joel Weinshanker, is the majority owner of EPE. Graceland is the only attraction worldwide to ever receive 12 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards including "Best Holiday Historic Home Tour," "Best Tennessee Attraction and Iconic Landmark," "Best Musical Attraction," "Best Historic Southern Attraction," and the #1 "Iconic American Attraction." The TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards named Graceland the most popular attraction in Tennessee and one of the top 25 landmarks in the world and Rolling Stone named it one of 10 Great American Music Landmarks. For more information on EPE and Graceland, visit Stay connected to Elvis Presley's Graceland: Graceland Live Cam @ElvisPresleysGraceland on Facebook @VisitGraceland on Twitter (X) and Instagram @OfficialGraceland on YouTube @GracelandLive on Facebook @GracelandLiveConcerts on Instagram @LiveGraceland on Twitter SiriusXM's Elvis Radio, Channel 76 View source version on Contacts Alicia Dean | adean@
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27-06-2025
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Virtual Elvis Week 2025 Live From Graceland
BUSINESS WIRE)--Elvis Presley's Graceland has announced that Virtual Elvis Week will return this year! Virtual Elvis Week 2025 - Live from Graceland, August 8-16, will allow viewers to celebrate the legacy of the King of Rock 'n' Roll through an online experience with live concert events, conversations with special guests, ultimate contests, and unique fan experiences. This year's Virtual Elvis Week will feature 10 events broadcasted live from the Graceland Soundstage: The Ultimate Return; Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal and Final Round; Elvis Gospel Celebration; That's The Way It Is: A Tribute; Elvis: An Author's Perspective; A Night in Elvis' Hollywood; Elvis Music Salute, Conversations on Elvis; and Elvis: Live on Stage. Virtual Elvis Week 2025, broadcasting live from Graceland in Memphis, invites Elvis fans to join in the celebration no matter where they are in the world. Share Virtual Elvis Week 2025 will be streamed live in pristine HD with soundboard audio, so Elvis fans will be able to experience Elvis Week as it's happening. All shows included in each pass can be watched live, plus every event is rewatchable for 10 days after its conclusion to give fans a chance to relive their favorite moments again and again. There are three Virtual Elvis Week Pass options to choose from to allow fans to curate their online experience. The Elvis Super Fan Pass is the premium offering and was created for the ultimate Elvis fan who doesn't want to miss a thing. This pass includes virtual access to ALL 10 Elvis Week Soundstage events on Aug 8-16, including all the performances, special guest interviews, and memorable moments on our celebration main stage. Enjoy everything from Elvis tribute artist shows and competitions to Elvis music salutes, conversations, a celebration of Elvis' career in Hollywood, and more! PLUS – as a special bonus – enjoy a pre-recorded virtual tour of Graceland Mansion and Elvis Presley's Memphis Entertainment Complex, AND a pre-recorded Show & Tell at the new 90 for 90 Exhibit, hosted by Angie Marchese, Graceland's VP of Archives and Exhibits! For fans seeking virtual access to a select set of Elvis Week events, the Elvis Tribute Artist Pass or the Elvis Fan Package, offer good options to meet specific interests. The Elvis Tribute Artist Pass features access to five incredible Elvis tribute artist events on August 8-11 as they premiere, including three events featuring fan-favorite past Ultimate winners such as Brandon Bennett, Jay Dupuis, Cote Deonath, Dwight Icenhower, David Lee, Taylor Rodriguez, Emilio Santoro, Victor Trevino Jr, and Dean Z. Plus, witness the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal and Final Rounds, as 20 talented artists vie for the 2025 champion title. The Elvis Fan Pass includes five marquee Elvis Week events as they premiere on August 13-16 at the Graceland Soundstage: Elvis: An Author's Perspective, A Night in Elvis' Hollywood, Elvis Music Salute, Conversations on Elvis, and Elvis: Live on Stage Concert. Fans can enjoy appearances by Linda Thompson, Jerry Schilling, Tony Orlando, Brenda Lee, Terry Blackwood, Jim Murray, Larry Strickland, Estelle Brown, Carol Connors, Sandy Kawelo, Peter Guralnick, Robin and Gavin Koon, Marlyn Mason, Ann Moses, among others! For additional details and to purchase a pass, visit As always, Graceland will also livestream free-of-charge the annual Candlelight Vigil held at Graceland on the evening of August 15. There are also great tickets still available to many of the Elvis Week events for fans who want be there in person in Memphis. Find out more at About Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. Elvis Presley's Graceland, in Memphis, is music's most important and beloved landmark, with hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world visiting the historic home each year. Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) manages the operations of Graceland and its related properties, including Elvis Presley's Memphis, Graceland's entertainment and exhibition complex over 200,000 square feet in size; the new 80,000 square feet Graceland Exhibition Center featuring rotating exhibits; the AAA Four Diamond Guest House at Graceland 450-room resort hotel; and the Graceland Archives, featuring thousands of artifacts from Elvis' home and career. EPE also produces and licenses Elvis-themed live events, tours, and attractions worldwide. Graceland Holdings LLC, led by managing partner Joel Weinshanker, is the majority owner of EPE. Graceland is the only attraction worldwide to ever receive 12 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards including 'Best Holiday Historic Home Tour,' 'Best Tennessee Attraction and Iconic Landmark,' 'Best Musical Attraction,' 'Best Historic Southern Attraction,' and the #1 'Iconic American Attraction.' The TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards named Graceland the most popular attraction in Tennessee and one of the top 25 landmarks in the world and Rolling Stone named it one of 10 Great American Music Landmarks. For more information on EPE and Graceland, visit Stay connected to Elvis Presley's Graceland:
