In this, you hear - Graceland will mark the 20 millionth visitor this year...
- Graceland hotel, Guest House will open in October.
- His latest, new release, has been certified triple platinum...
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Elvis' Friends, Back-up Singers Join Guest List
Even more guests have signed on to celebrate the King of Rock 'n' Roll at Elvis Week 2015! In addition to appearing at the Elvis Stamp Dedication Ceremony, Priscilla Presley will also take the stage with the Sony panel at the Official Graceland Insiders Conference on August 14. In addition, Elvis' back-up singers, Susan Pilkington, Mary Holladay Pederson and Ginger Holladay, have joined the line-up of guests for that event too. Elvis' friend, TV personality Wink Martindale, will speak at Conversations on Elvis on Saturday, August 15.

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DJ Argo Shares Favorite Elvis Week Memories
DJ Argo will get fans' feet tapping at the Elvis Week Kick-Off Dance Party, and he'll host a few special events this year, too. Find out what Argo loves most about Elvis Week!

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By Tim O'Brien for Digital Journal
Elvis Presley honored with new Music Icons stamp By Tim O'Brien  Entertainment
Even though Elvis Presley already had a stamp produced in his honor, there is another one on the way. Today, the United States Post Office revealed the next stamp.

The stamp is part of the Music Icons series (see photo).

In a Graceland release, it noted that Priscilla Presley will join Postmaster General Megan Brennan in dedicating the stamp on Aug. 12. It will take place at Graceland in Memphis as part of this year’s Elvis Week celebration. The public is encouraged to tweet about this news using #ElvisForever. Meanwhile, the post office is teaming with Sony Music’s RCA/Legacy Recordings and will release a special CD in commemoration of the event. The CD is titled "ELVIS FOREVER."

On the CD are 18 songs and it features a special recording of "If I Can Dream." The CD will be available on Aug. 12 as well, online and at select U.S. postal offices. This stamp features a 1955 black-and-white photograph of Elvis. It was taken by William Speer. The description follows, in full, from the release: The square stamp pane resembles a vintage 45 rpm record sleeve. One side of the pane includes 16 stamps while the image of a sliver of a record seems to peek out of the top of the sleeve. An image of Presley performing was shot by photographer Alfred Wertheimer and the logo for the Music Icons series appear on the reverse side (above) of the stamp pane. Antonio Alcalá of Alexandria, VA, served as the art director and designed the stamp pane with Leslie Badani, also of Alexandria, VA.

Now, as noted earlier, this is not the first time Elvis has been featured on a stamp. In 1993, the first one was produced and it, according to The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum, "the most popular U.S. commemorative stamp of all time." Music Icons started in 2013. The first honored were Lydia Mendoza, Johnny Cash and Ray Charles. Last year Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin were honored.

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The following text borders the block of 16 stamps: 
“During his illustrious career, rock-and-roll superstar Elvis Presley starred in dozens of feature films, won three Grammy Awards, and recorded 18 number one singles: Heartbreak Hotel, I Want You, I Need You, I Love You, Don’t Be Cruel, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender, Too Much, All Shook Up , (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear, Jailhouse Rock, Don’t, Hard Headed Woman, A Big Hunk O’ Love, Stuck On You, It’s Now Or Never, Are You Lonesome Tonight?, Surrender, Good Luck Charm, Suspicious Minds.”

GRACELAND, EPE (ELVIS PRESLEY ENTERPRISES)...
JANUARY 08, 2015This morning's Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony included a visit from the Presley family, birthday cake and the proclamation of Elvis Presley Day in Memphis and Shelby County.

Fans from all over the world enjoyed the ceremony, despite the frigid temperatures, and afterward fans chatted with Lisa Marie Presley and snapped selfies with her. Priscilla Presley thanked fans for their support, and she and Lisa cut the cake. The cake featured eight layers, one layer for each decade of Elvis' legacy, and was topped off with a gold crown. 

Watch the Birthday Proclamation Ceremony below, and stay tuned to Graceland's Livestream page for the second Auction at Graceland, which will go live at 6:50 p.m. CST tonight.

Elvis' 80th birthday will be celebrated at Graceland with a host of Elvis fans and special guests, including Priscilla Presley.

Two of Elvis' studio musicians, David Briggs and Norbert Putnam, will help kick off the birthday celebration with the Official Graceland Insiders Reception on Wednesday, January 7. Priscilla Presley will join fans on the north lawn of Graceland on January 8 with the Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony. Putnam and Briggs will speak at Conversations on Elvis, along with karate champ and Elvis' friend Bill "Superfoot" Wallace and Elvis biographer Peter Guralnick. Dixie Locke Emmons, who dated Elvis as his career was taking off, will speak at the Fan Club Presidents' Event on Friday, January 9, along with two of Elvis' childhood friends from Tupelo, Sam Bell and Guy Harris.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 Official Graceland Insiders Reception and Graceland Tour 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Graceland. A special birthday event reserved exclusively for members of the Official Graceland Insiders. The event includes a private evening tour of Graceland Mansion decorated for the holidays plus a reception across the street in Graceland Plaza. The reception will be a progressive event moving about the plaza area and will include Elvis' airplanes, the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum, Sincerely Elvis and the Elvis in Tupelo Exhibit. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cash bars will be available. The special evening tour of Graceland Mansion will include the iPad tour, Elvis Christmas music playing throughout the mansion grounds and a special presentation in our new Graceland Archives Studio. Special guests include Elvis' studio musicians, Norbert Putnam and David Briggs. Insiders may purchase only three additional guest tickets in addition to their own. Membership card will be required when picking up tickets. Parking in the main Graceland parking lot is free beginning at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $49.00 for adults; $26.00 for children 7-12; children 6 and under are free. Click here to buy tickets online or call Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322.

Please note that tickets for this event are limited and may not be available at the door of the event.

D&N's and Elvis Meetup's Gospel Tribute to Elvis 11:59 p.m. Front of Graceland Gates. D&N's Elvis Presley Fan Club and the Elvis Meetup Fan Club invite fans to join their annual tradition. Meet at the gates of Graceland on Elvis' birthday as they join fans from across the globe singing familiar gospel songs and, of course, "Happy Birthday to Elvis."

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony 9:30 a.m. Graceland's North Lawn. Free admission. Enjoy a ceremony with Priscilla Presley, Graceland/EPE officials, a birthday cake cutting and a proclamation of Elvis Presley Day by Memphis and Shelby County officials. Fans who are unable to attend can watch the ceremony live via Elvis Presley's Graceland LiveStream.

Birthday Cake & Coffee 10:30 a.m. Chrome Grille, Graceland Plaza. Complimentary birthday cake and coffee served at the Chrome Grille restaurant across the street from the mansion following the ceremony. Free to all who attend. 

Conversations on Elvis 1:00 p.m. Holiday Inn Memphis Airport Hotel and Conference Center, 2240 Democrat Road, Memphis. Hear from those who worked closest with the king – from friends, colleagues, co-stars, musicians and more. Karate champion Bill "Superfoot" Wallace, a friend of Elvis', and Peter Guralnick, who has written an award-winning, two-volume Elvis biography, will speak. They'll be joined by two of Elvis' studio musicians, David Briggs and Norbert Putnam. DJ Argo from Elvis Radio on Sirius XM will host the event. Tickets are $20. Click here to buy tickets online or call Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322.



The Auction at Graceland presented by Graceland Authenticated 7:00 p.m. Graceland Archive Studio. Following the highly successful Auction at Graceland during Elvis Week 2014, music fans and pop culture collectors from around the world will once again have the opportunity to own a piece of history. All 68 of the genuine Elvis artifacts from third-party collectors offered in the auction have been thoroughly researched and evaluated by Graceland Authenticated, which sets a new standard for pop culture authentication to ensure pop culture artifact accuracy. Visit Graceland.com/Auction for more information.

Elvis Birthday Dance Party 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Holiday Inn Memphis Airport Hotel and Conference Center, 2240 Democrat Road, Memphis. Come hang out and enjoy a private party with your fellow Elvis fans as DJ Argo from Elvis Radio on Sirius XM spins Elvis records for your listening and dancing pleasure. Tickets are $25. Click here to buy tickets online or call Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 Fan Club Presidents’ Event 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Holiday Inn Memphis Airport Hotel and Conference Center, 2240 Democrat Road, Memphis. Elvis fans are invited to celebrate the work of Elvis Presley fan clubs during this special event. Special guests include Elvis' childhood friends Sam Bell and Guy Harris from Tupelo, as well as Dixie Locke Emmons, Elvis' girlfriend from his early career. Fan club presidents will get an invite to the event directly from Graceland to register to attend. Other guests may purchase tickets for $15. Click here to buy tickets online or call Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322.

An Evening with Elvis 
Double Feature Screening of Jailhouse Rock and Viva Las Vegas 7:00 p.m. Orpheum Theatre, downtown Memphis. Celebrate Elvis’ birthday with a special double feature at the historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Memphis. See Elvis bigger than life on the big screen in two of his fan favorite feature films – “Jailhouse Rock” and “Viva Las Vegas.” Sing, dance and enjoy Elvis in some of his best roles. Ticket includes both films that will be shown back-to-back with a brief intermission. Tickets are $20. Click here to buy tickets online through Ticketmaster.com - or you can buy over the phone by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or in-person at any Ticketmaster outlet or at the Orpheum box office.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 Hound Dog Tour: A Musical City Tour Celebrating Elvis by Backbeat Tours 1:00 p.m. Departs from Backbeat Tours ticket window at BB King's Blues Club, 143 Beale Street. Join Backbeat Tours for an Elvis tribute tour with a twist! As unique as the man himself, the Hound Dog tour takes a one-of-a-kind approach to sharing Elvis' legacy in a high-energy concert and sightseeing tour all rolled into one. Hear all your favorite Elvis hits performed live on Memphis' only music bus while seeing where he grew up, where he went to school, where he worked and where he dreamed, as well as sites important to his early career. This special 90-minute tour also includes an optional visit inside the Presley family apartment at Lauderdale Courts - second only to Graceland, the Memphis home where Elvis lived the longest. Meticulously restored to its 1950s appearance, a visit to Apartment 328 of the Courts is like taking a step back in time, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the lives of Vernon, Gladys and young Elvis (if you choose to visit Lauderdale Courts, the tour will last approximately 2.5 hours). See exciting Elvis sites such as Sun Studio, Lauderdale Courts apartment, Elvis' high school, Overton Park Shell, Lansky Bros. clothing store, Memphian Theater and the Chisca Hotel, home of the WHBQ radio station. Come celebrate the man behind the legend: whether you're a longtime fan or a new admirer, we guarantee fun for all! 90-minute tour is $28/adults, $26/seniors, $16/child (7-12). The 2.5 hour tour with Lauderdale Courts is $47/adults, $45/seniors, $32/child (7-12). 10% discount for Insiders. For tickets, call Backbeat Tours at (901) 527-9415.


Tribute to Elvis: Birthday Celebration 7:30 p.m. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, downtown Memphis. Hold on to your Blue Suede shoes for a thrilling evening of music celebrating the birthday of one of the greatest musical icons - Elvis Presley. The Memphis Symphony Orchestra will perform chart-topping hits that remind you why Elvis is and always will be the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Concert event featuring fan-favorite Terry Mike Jeffrey with conductor Jeff Reed. Tickets on sale through the Memphis Symphony Orchestra by calling 901-537-2500 or by visiting Memphis Symphony.org.

ADDITIONAL & MULTIPLE DAY EVENTS Graceland Tours Tours of Graceland Mansion, the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum, Elvis' custom jets, the Elvis in Vegas Exhibit and the Elvis’ Hawaii Exhibit available daily. Visit the Graceland tickets page for prices and details. Graceland Mansion will be decorated for the holidays indoors and out through January 9.

Free Walk-Up Times for Meditation Garden Daily throughout the year there is a period of time for free-admission walk-up visits to the Meditation Garden at Graceland, where the gravesites of Elvis and members of his family are located. Then the area becomes part of the regular ticketed Graceland Mansion tours for the rest of the day. The winter hours for free walk-up visits are 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. daily. During the Elvis' Birthday Celebration, there will also be nightly walk-ups from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on January 8, 9 and 10.

Elvis Bingo January 7 and 10. 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel. Pick up tickets in hotel lobby 30 minutes before each game (no children under 12 will be admitted). Free.

Lowell Hays Trunk Show January 8: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 pm. January 9: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Gallery Elvis, Graceland Plaza. Meet jeweler Lowell Hays, the creator of Elvis’ famous TCB ring. View both his fine and fashion jewelry lines featuring items made from the original molds of Elvis’ jewelry. Free.

Graceland Stable Tours January 9 and 10. Daily tour times: 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tour the stables at Graceland! Artifacts on display as part of the Elvis Presley Stable Tour include saddles used by Elvis and his entourage, personal western wear worn by Elvis, checks and documents related to the purchase of some of Elvis’ horses, and home movie footage of Elvis on horseback at Graceland. Cost is $20. Dates/times are subject to weather conditions, safety issues and availability. Tickets may be purchased at the Graceland Ticket Pavilion on day of the tour.

The Guest House at Graceland Showroom Open daily. 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Graceland Crossing. Visit The Guest House at Graceland Showroom to find out more about this unique hotel, inspired by the same warm hospitality that Elvis always showed his guests, that will be opening in late 2015. Also, while at the Showroom, find out more about how to become part of The Founders, a membership opportunity that provides a range of VIP privileges, including special access to the Graceland mansion and grounds, exclusive invitations to events and receptions and priority room and dining reservations.

Meet ‘n’ Greet with Betty Harper January 7-9, Noon-5 p.m. Elvis Presley’s Heartbreak Hotel. Meet artist Betty Harper and see her latest Elvis artwork. Her more than 10,000 drawings of Elvis illustrate the personal side of Elvis. Free.


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Candlelight Vigi l8:30 p.m. Gates of Graceland. After an opening ceremony at the gates of Graceland, fans are invited to walk up the driveway to Elvis' grave-site and back down carrying a candle in quiet remembrance. Free admission. No tickets or reservations. Gates remain open until all who wish to participate in the procession have done so, which typically takes until the early morning hours of August 16, the anniversary date of Elvis' passing. Free secured parking at the Graceland visitor center complex after 6 p.m.

I have been there countless of times for Elvis Week...almost died there, once, too, but that is a story, not for here.

http://new.livestream.com/ElvisPresleyGraceland/CandlelightVigil2014Are you a fan of Elvis? Graceland has teamed up with Livestream to give fans the opportunity to experience Elvis online through live events such as the annual Candlelight Vigil, Lighting Ceremony, Birthday Proclamation Ceremony and other exciting events taking place right here at the home of Elvis. Graceland events are broadcast digitally through Livestream – follow Elvis online and tune in from anywhere in the world to be a part of Elvis events here at Graceland.

Elvis: That's The Way It Is in Theaters
Elvis fans will have the chance to experience the world premiere of the newly re-mastered "Elvis: That's The Way It Is" on the big screen at Elvis Week 2014. The screening will be held on the evening of August 16 at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis. For more about the Elvis Week screening and ticket information, visit our Elvis Week schedule of events. 

For fans unable to attend the Elvis Week world premiere, they will still have a chance to see Elvis on the big screen when the newly-remastered "Elvis: That’s The Way It Is" hits almost 300 theaters in the U.S. following Elvis Week for  a limited engagement. 

Below is a complete list of theaters who will feature screenings of the newly re-mastered "Elvis: That's The Way It Is." For more information on screening times and ticket prices, visit the specific theater's website.

VIA Elvis.com and Elvis Presley Enterprises

Elvis Week is a celebration of the music, movies and life of Elvis Presley. Join us at Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis for a full week of special events that offer something for everyone to enjoy. Also, don't miss out on new events such as Elvis A Cappella and be sure to get your tickets to Conversations on Elvis which will feature special guest Priscilla Presley this year.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8
Hard Rock Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest – Round 1Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Show at 9:00 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe, Beale Street. Join the Hard Rock Cafe as they host their annual Ultimate Last Chance Elvis Tribute Artist Contest with live ETA performances. The overall winner selected on August 10 will represent Memphis in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal Round on August 12. Be a part of all of the fun as they perform iconic Elvis hits, from every decade, movie and genre that we all know and love from Elvis Presley. General admission is $5. Guaranteed entry for advanced online ticket holders. Door for General admission purchases is 8:30 p.m., no general-admission early arrivals will be allowed. No reserved seating and standing room only. General Admission will be available at the door, but space is limited! Want to purchase tickets in advance and get rewarded? Get your tickets at FreshTix.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
Hound Dog Tour: A Musical City Tour Celebrating Elvis by Backbeat Tours2:30 p.m. Tour departs from Backbeat Tours window at BB King’s Blues Club, located at 143 Beale Street. Join Backbeat Tours for an Elvis tribute tour with a twist! As unique as the man himself, the Hound Dog Tour takes a one-of-a-kind approach to sharing Elvis’ legacy in a high-energy concert and sightseeing tour all rolled into one. Hear all your favorite Elvis hits performed live on Memphis’ only music bus while seeing where he grew up, where he went to school, where he worked, and where he dreamed, as well as sites important to his early career. This special 2 hour tour also includes an optional visit inside the Presley family apartment at Lauderdale Courts – second only to Graceland, the Memphis home where Elvis lived in the longest. Meticulously restored to its 1950s appearance, a visit to Apartment 328 of the Courts is like taking a step back in time, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the lives of Vernon, Gladys, and young Elvis. (If you choose to visit Lauderdale Courts, the tour will last approximately 3 hours). The tour includes exciting sites such as Sun Studio, Elvis’ Audubon Drive home, Humes High School, the Overton Park Shell (the amphitheater where he performed his first big show in 1954), Lansky Bros. clothing store, the Memphian Theater and the Chisca Hotel (home of the WHBQ radio station). The Hound Dog Tour has become an Elvis Week tradition, with many passengers returning year after year. Come celebrate the man behind the legend: whether you’re a longtime fan or a new admirer, we guarantee fun for all! The price of the 2 hour tour is $28/adults, $26/seniors and $16/child (7-12 years). The price of the 3 hour tour that includes Lauderdale Courts is $47/adults, $45/seniors and $32/child (7-12 years). Elvis Insiders receive a 10% discount. Tickets may be purchased online atBackBeatTours.com, or by calling Zerve at 800-979-3370 or Backbeat Tours at 901-527-9415.


Elvis Night at the Ballpark with Memphis Redbirds6:05 p.m. AutoZone Park, 200 Union Ave., downtown Memphis. Come out and enjoy a night of fun at the ballpark as the Memphis Redbirds take on New Orleans Zephyrs. The game will feature Elvis entertainment throughout the night along with fireworks set to Elvis music. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit MemphisRedbirds.com.


Hard Rock Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest – Round 2Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Show at 9:00 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe, Beale Street. Join the Hard Rock Cafe as they host their annual Ultimate Last Chance Elvis Tribute Artist Contest with live ETA performances. The overall winner selected on August 10 will represent Memphis in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal Round on August 12. Be a part of all of the fun as they perform iconic Elvis hits, from every decade, movie and genre that we all know and love from Elvis Presley. General admission is $5.Guaranteed entry for advanced online ticket holders. Door for General admission purchases is 8:30 p.m., no general-admission early arrivals will be allowed. No reserved seating and standing room only. General admission will be available at the door, but space is limited! Want to purchase tickets in advance and get rewarded? Get your tickets at FreshTix.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10
Hound Dog Tour: A Musical City Tour Celebrating Elvis by Backbeat Tours2:30 p.m. Tour departs from Backbeat Tours window at BB King’s Blues Club, located at 143 Beale Street. Join Backbeat Tours for an Elvis tribute tour with a twist! As unique as the man himself, the Hound Dog Tour takes a one-of-a-kind approach to sharing Elvis’ legacy in a high-energy concert and sightseeing tour all rolled into one. Hear all your favorite Elvis hits performed live on Memphis’ only music bus while seeing where he grew up, where he went to school, where he worked, and where he dreamed, as well as sites important to his early career. This special 2 hour tour also includes an optional visit inside the Presley family apartment at Lauderdale Courts – second only to Graceland, the Memphis home where Elvis lived in the longest. Meticulously restored to its 1950s appearance, a visit to Apartment 328 of the Courts is like taking a step back in time, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the lives of Vernon, Gladys, and young Elvis. (If you choose to visit Lauderdale Courts, the tour will last approximately 3 hours). The tour includes exciting sites such as Sun Studio, Elvis’ Audubon Drive home, Humes High School, the Overton Park Shell (the amphitheater where he performed his first big show in 1954), Lansky Bros. clothing store, the Memphian Theater and the Chisca Hotel (home of the WHBQ radio station). The Hound Dog Tour has become an Elvis Week tradition, with many passengers returning year after year. Come celebrate the man behind the legend: whether you’re a longtime fan or a new admirer, we guarantee fun for all! The price of the 2 hour tour is $28/adults, $26/seniors and $16/child (7-12 years). The price of the 3 hour tour that includes Lauderdale Courts is $47/adults, $45/seniors and $32/child (7-12 years). Elvis Insiders receive a 10% discount. Tickets may be purchased online atBackBeatTours.com, or by calling Zerve at 800-979-3370 or Backbeat Tours at 901-527-9415.


George Klein’s Elvis Mafia Reunion5:00 p.m. Alfred’s, 197 Beale Street. George Klein hosts a reunion of people who were close to Elvis. Lifelong friends and associates will reminisce, share stories and answer questions. Event is $45.00 and includes dinner and the show. All proceeds go to Make-a-Wish and the EP Charity Dinner. Reservations are accepted by calling Alfred’s at (901) 525-3711.  


Hard Rock Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest – Round 3Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Show at 9:00 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe, Beale Street. Join the Hard Rock Cafe as they host their annual Ultimate Last Chance Elvis Tribute Artist Contest with live ETA performances. The overall winner selected tonight will represent Memphis in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal Round on August 12. Be a part of all of the fun as they perform iconic Elvis hits, from every decade, movie and genre that we all know and love from Elvis Presley. General admission is $10.Guaranteed entry for advanced online ticket holders. Door for General admission purchases is 8:30 p.m., no general-admission early arrivals will be allowed. No reserved seating and standing room only. General admission will be available at the door, but space is limited! Want to purchase tickets in advance and get rewarded? Get your tickets at FreshTix.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 11Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Showcase1:00 p.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Watch as some of the semifinalists for the 2014 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contestshowcase their talents as they prepare for the ultimate contest. Artists performing Elvis tributes during this event will be announced at a later time, but all will be 2014 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest semifinalists. This event will be hosted by Ultimate Contest host Joey Sulipeck. Individual tickets are $20. Tickets for this event are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 or online here until 5:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, August 7. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on August 9, tickets will be available for purchase in person at Guest Services or at the door of the events (based on availability).

 
Kids/Youth Karaoke1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Graceland Crossing. Children will receive prizes for participating in our karaoke event. Ages for karaoke are 17 and under. Free.


Jailhouse Rock Movie and Dance Party7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Put on your dancing shoes and break out your black & white stripes for a night filled with Elvis fun and excitement. Kick-off the evening with a screening and sing-a-long of Elvis’ “Jailhouse Rock” - sponsored by Warner Bros. Then, after the movie is over, continue to dance the night away with Elvis Radio's DJ Argo as he plays some of your favorite Elvis music. Ticket price includes both movie screening and dance party that follows. Individual tickets are $30. Tickets for this event are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 or online hereuntil 5:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, August 7. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on August 9, tickets will be available for purchase in person at Guest Services or at the door of the events (based on availability).

*Looking to get "Jailhouse Rock" and other great Elvis movies on DVD? Visit ShopElvis.com for a great selection of Elvis DVDs from Warner Bros. 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet 'n' Greet10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Hard Rock Cafe, Beale Street. Private event reserved for those who have purchased VIP tickets for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. This event is now sold out.


Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center Elvis Week Fan Reception10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Elvis Presley  Trauma Center, 877 Jefferson Avenue. Celebrate at the Annual Elvis Presley Fans Reception at the Elvis Presley  Trauma Center in Memphis. Featuring speaker George Klein, disc jockey, SiriusXM Elvis Radio host and television host, and lifelong friend of Elvis Presley. Light refreshments will be served and tours of the trauma center will be conducted. Included in the tour is a stop by the Elvis Presley Trauma Center donor wall, where hundreds of plaques recognize donors who have supported the trauma center named in honor of the King of Rock ‘n Roll.  Enter Regional One Health at the main entrance. Greeters will then direct you to the reception.


Graceland Trivia Tour5:00 p.m. Event starts at Graceland Ticket Office. Guests are invited to tour Graceland Mansion and the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum while simultaneously answering trivia questions to which answers can be found on the Graceland tour. Adult and junior version of the trivia tour will be available. Prizes will be awarded for both adult and junior versions. Tickets are $34 adult; $15 children 7-12; kids 6 and under are free. Tickets for this event are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 or online here until 5:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, August 7. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on August 9, tickets will be available for purchase in person at Guest Services or at the door of the events (based on availability).



Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal Round7:00 p.m. Orpheum Theatre, downtown Memphis. Hosted by Joey Sulipeck, see more than 20 of the best tribute artists in the world perform Elvis tributes as they compete in the Semifinal Round of the 2014 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Enjoy hours of Elvis music and entertainment as these winners compete for their chance to advance to the Final Round on Thursday, August 14. The top 10 Elvis tribute artists moving on to the Final Round of the competition will be announced at the end of the Semifinal Round. Backing band for the semifinalists will be the Change of Habit Tribute Band. Two-day tickets are $139.00 and $69.00 (includes Semifinal on 8/12 and Final Round on 8/14) and can be purchased by clicking here. *The $139.00 VIP ticket also includes VIP seating plus access to the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet 'n' Greet at the Hard Rock Cafe on August 12. The $139 VIP ticket is now sold out, however $69 two-day tickets are still available. A one-day ticket to the Semifinal Round only is also available for $25. Tickets for this event are available through Ticketmaster.com, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, at any Ticketmaster outlet or at the Orpheum box office.
*Please note: If you purchase the $139.00 VIP ticket for this event, you MUST show your ticket at the door of the Hard Rock Cafe on the morning of August 12 for access to the Meet 'n' Greet event. 


WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13Elvis Presley Fan Club Presidents’ Event9:00 a.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Fans are invited to celebrate Elvis Presley fan clubs during this special event that focuses on the hard work of fan clubs around the world. The event will also feature two guest speaker segments this year, both hosted by Elvis Radio DJ Argo. Guest speaker segments will feature: Jimmy Snow, son of the country music legend Hank Snow who prior to becoming an evangelist in 1958 was in show business – where he recorded on RCA for 7 years and worked closely with Elvis, with whom he became good friends; and Linda Deutsch, who has been with The Associated Press for almost 50 years, but started her writing career off at the age of 12 when she launched an Elvis Presley Fan Club and published a fan newspaper that went to 300 members around the world. Guests will also enjoy an exclusive screening of the new short film "Nobody" which tells the story of Elvis and the spring talent show that sparked the big bang of rock 'n' roll. Fan club presidents will get an invite and registration form directly from EPE to attend the event for free. Individual tickets are $15. Tickets for this event are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 or online here until 5:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, August 7. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on August 9, tickets will be available for purchase in person at Guest Services or at the door of the events (based on availability).
Autograph session with Jimmy Snow and Linda Deutsch to follow at the Elvis Week Main Stage.


American Studio Historic Marker Unveiling2:00 p.m. 831 Thomas Street, Memphis (in front of Family Dollar Store at the corner of Thomas St. and Chelsea Ave., the former site of American Studios). Sponsored by the Shelby County Historical Commission, an historic marker will be unveiled at the former site of American Studios. Special guests will be in attendance. American Studios is where over 120 hit records, including Elvis' "Suspicious Minds," "In the Ghetto," "Don't Cry Daddy", and "Kentucky Rain," were recorded. Free to the public. For more information, call (901) 604-5002.


“Nobody” World Premiere Screening5:00 p.m. Studio On The Square, 2105 Court Avenue in Overton Square. Come see the world premiere of the new short film that tells the story of Elvis and the spring talent show that sparked the big bang of rock 'n' roll. The biographical production was filmed entirely in Memphis, recreating true events at Sun Studio and within the Humes High School auditorium where Elvis performed on April 9, 1953. The premiere event will feature a screening of the 15-minute short film, followed by a Q&A session with the film’s Writer, Director and Producer William Bryan, plus lead cast members. The world-premiere event is now sold out. For additional screening locations, please visit NobodyShortFilm.com. All proceeds from this event will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.


The Memphis Boys Salute8:00 p.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Enjoy an incredible concert event featuring The Memphis Boys with special guestsTerry Mike Jeffrey, Scat Springs, and Jennifer Chi. The Memphis Boys were the legendary house band at the American Sound Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, between 1967 until it’s closing in 1972. The Memphis Boys include Bobby Wood, Bobby Emmons, Gene Chrisman, Mike Leech, Reggie Young, and Tommy Cogbill. Inductees into the Musicians Hall of Fame, The Memphis Boys have played a large part in American music culture for the past forty years as the sound behind over 120 hit singles including Elvis’ “Suspicious Minds, “In the Ghetto”, and “Kentucky Rain”; Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline”; Dusty Springfield’s “Son of a Preacher Man”; and many, many, more. This special concert event will feature them performing some of their Elvis hits, as well as songs from the many other stars they have performed behind for the past forty years. Individual tickets are $40. Tickets for this event are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 or online here until 5:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, August 7. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on August 9, tickets will be available for purchase in person at Guest Services or at the door of the events (based on availability).
Autograph session with The Memphis Boys to follow at the Elvis Week Main Stage.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14Official Insiders Event9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Hosted by Tom Brown, Vice President of Original Productions for Turner Classic Movies (TCM), this year’s Official Insiders Event will feature special segments that highlight various parts of Elvis’ life and career. Attendees will enjoy sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes looks, rarely-seen videos, feature segments filmed just for the event, special guests and much more. It will be a special “inside” look at both Elvis and his home, Graceland. Special guest segments to include: Jerry Schilling, Elvis' lifelong friend; The Memphis Boys’ members Bobby Wood, Gene Chrisman and Reggie Young; a segment with representatives from Sony and Warner Bros. talking about “Elvis: That’s The Way It Is; Elvis artist and fellow InsiderJoe Petruccio; Elvis’ jeweler Lowell Hays; and authors of the new Follow That Dream book "Elvis Presley: Memphis To Nashville '61"Pål Granlund and David English. Individual tickets are $30. Tickets for this event are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 or online here until 5:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, August 7. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on August 9, tickets will be available for purchase in person at Guest Services or at the door of the events (based on availability).
Autograph session with The Memphis Boys and Pal Granlund and David English to follow.

The Guest House at Graceland Groundbreaking Ceremony1:30 p.m. Hotel grounds just north of Graceland on east side of Elvis Presley Blvd. Join us for a special groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the new Guest House at Graceland. Free and open to the public.


Elvis A Cappella: A Tribute to the King – Show 13:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Join us for an all-new event at the Elvis Week Main Stage this year as Elvis goes a cappella. This exciting 60-minute Elvis show will feature some of the country’s top a cappella groups - Kentucky's Acoustikats, Florida State University's All-Night Yahtzee, The James Madison University BluesTones, the Vanderbilt Melodores, and Memphis' own Briarcrest OneVoice. Listen as they harmonize, beat box and dance to some of Elvis’ greatest hits – and some fan favorites as well. An all-new Elvis Week event not to be missed. Individual tickets are $10. Tickets for this event are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 or online here until 5:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, August 7. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on August 9, tickets will be available for purchase in person at Guest Services or at the door of the events (based on availability).


The Auction at Graceland7:00 p.m. Graceland. Elvis Presley’s Graceland will be hosting its first-ever auction of Graceland-authenticated Elvis artifacts. This unprecedented “Auction at Graceland” will be the first auction of a limited number of Elvis artifacts authenticated by Graceland Authenticated LLC, and the first-ever to take place at Graceland. The Elvis Week auction will feature a number of rare and exceptional artifacts from the collection of Greg Page, founding member of The Wiggles and one of the world’s biggest and well-known Elvis Presley collectors, as well as items from other private collectors. Auction is open to registered bidders. Auction highlights are available for viewing from August 11-14 at the Graceland Archives and Elvis Presley Automobile Museum. More information on how to register to bid will be available soon at Graceland.com/Auction.


Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Final Round7:00 p.m. Orpheum Theatre, downtown Memphis. Hosted by Joey Sulipeck, enjoy a phenomenal show as the top 10 Elvis tribute artists from the August 14 Semifinal Round compete for the title. The excitement will build throughout the night as the group is narrowed down from ten to five before the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2014 is named. The show will also feature a performance by 2013 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist winner Dean Z. Backing band for the semifinalists will be the Change of Habit Tribute Band. 2014 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest winner will receive $20,000 cash, contract to perform with Legends in Concert, a 2014 Ultimate ETA Contest belt designed by B&K Enterprises and more. Two-day tickets are $139.00 and $69.00 (includes Semifinal and Final Round) and can be purchased by clicking here. *The $139.00 VIP ticket also includes VIP seating plus access to the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet 'n' Greet at the Hard Rock Cafe on August 14. The $139 VIP ticket is now sold out, however $69 two-day tickets are still available. A one-day ticket to the Final Round only is also available for $49. Tickets for this event are available through Ticketmaster.com, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, at any Ticketmaster outlet or at the Orpheum box office.

*Please note: If you purchase the $139.00 VIP ticket for this event, you MUST show your ticket at the door of the Hard Rock Cafe on the morning of August 14 for access to the Meet 'n' Greet event.


FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
Elvis A Cappella: A Tribute to the King – Show 210:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Join us for an all-new event at the Elvis Week Main Stage this year as Elvis goes a cappella. This exciting 60-minute Elvis show will feature some of the country’s top a cappella groups - Kentucky's Acoustikats, Florida State University's All-Night Yahtzee, The James Madison University BluesTones, the Vanderbilt Melodores, and Memphis' own Briarcrest OneVoice. Listen as they harmonize, beat box and dance to some of Elvis’ greatest hits – and some fan favorites as well. An all-new Elvis Week event not to be missed. *Individual tickets are $10. Tickets for this event are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 or online here until 5:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, August 7. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on August 9, tickets will be available for purchase in person at Guest Services or at the door of the events (based on availability).

*Please note this will be a different show than the one performed on August 14.


Conversations on Elvis - Sold Out 
1:00 p.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Hosted by Tom Brown, Vice President of Original Productions for Turner Classic Movies (TCM), this event lets fans hear from those who worked closest with the king – from friends, colleagues, co-stars, musicians and more. This year's event will feature someone fans will want a front row seat to hear from as Priscilla Presley sits down with host Tom Brown. Additional confirmed guests include: Joe Guercio, Elvis’ musical director and conductor from 1970 – 1977; Cynthia Pepper, Elvis' "Kissin' Cousins" co-star; and Elvis' Imperials Terry Blackwood and Joe Moscheo, who were in "Elvis: That's The Way It Is." Individual tickets are $25. Please Note: This event is now sold out. Pending setup of the Elvis Week Main Stage, there may be a very limited amount of tickets that become available the day of the event at the door. Please watch Graceland.com and the Elvis Week app for updates regarding this event. 
Autograph session with Cynthia Pepper, Joe Guercio, Terry Blackwood and Joe Moscheo to follow at the Elvis Week Main Stage.


Memorial Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Elvis Presley3:00 p.m. 1425 E. Shelby Drive, Memphis, TN 38116. The Mass will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church on August 15, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. and music beginning at 2:00 pm. For more information, please contact St. Paul Catholic Church at StPaulMemphis.org or (901) 346-2380.


Elvis A Cappella: A Tribute to the King – Show 15:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Join us for an all-new event at the Elvis Week Main Stage this year as Elvis goes a cappella. This exciting 60-minute Elvis show will feature some of the country’s top a cappella groups - Kentucky's Acoustikats, Florida State University's All-Night Yahtzee, The James Madison University BluesTones, the Vanderbilt Melodores, and Memphis' own Briarcrest OneVoice. Listen as they harmonize, beat box and dance to some of Elvis’ greatest hits – and some fan favorites as well. An all-new Elvis Week event not to be missed. *Individual tickets are $10. Tickets for this event are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 or online here until 5:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, August 7. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on August 9, tickets will be available for purchase in person at Guest Services or at the door of the events (based on availability). 

*Please note this will be the same show as the one performed on August 14.


Candlelight Vigil8:30 p.m. Gates of Graceland. After an opening ceremony at the gates of Graceland, fans are invited to walk up the driveway to Elvis' grave-site and back down carrying a candle in quiet remembrance. Free admission. No tickets or reservations. Gates remain open until all who wish to participate in the procession have done so, which typically takes until the early morning hours of August 16, the anniversary date of Elvis' passing. Free secured parking at the Graceland visitor center complex after 6:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16Elvis Presley 5K Run Benefiting Livitup, Inc.8:00 a.m. The Elvis Presley 5K Run starts and finishes at the Gates of Graceland. After the race, join Livitup, Inc. across from the mansion at Elvis Presley Park on Craft Road for a party under the tent. There will be food, music and fun! For more information, please call Kelly Burrow at 901-316-0377, email kburrow@livitupinc.org or visit elvispresleyrunandwalk.com.


George Klein's Elvis Memorial Service12:00 Noon. Main Theatre Building, University of Memphis. Free admission. Annual event hosted by George Klein, longtime friend of Elvis. Speakers will include friends and family of Elvis and celebrity guests. For more information, contact the U of M Department of Communication at (901) 678-2565.


Elvis A Cappella: A Tribute to the King – Show 21:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Join us for an all-new event at the Elvis Week Main Stage this year as Elvis goes a cappella. This exciting 60-minute Elvis show will feature some of the country’s top a cappella groups - Kentucky's Acoustikats, Florida State University's All-Night Yahtzee, The James Madison University BluesTones, the Vanderbilt Melodores, and Memphis' own Briarcrest OneVoice. Listen as they harmonize, beat box and dance to some of Elvis’ greatest hits – and some fan favorites as well. An all-new Elvis Week event not to be missed. *Individual tickets are $10. Tickets for this event are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 or online here until 5:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, August 7. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on August 9, tickets will be available for purchase in person at Guest Services or at the door of the events (based on availability). 

*Please note this will be the same show performed as the one performed on August 14 at 10:00 a.m.


Elvis: That’s The Way It Is VIP Reception5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Private event reserved for those who have purchased VIP tickets for the Elvis: That’s The Way It Is – Special Edition Exclusive Screening. 
Elvis Week Main Stage All-Access pass does not allow entrance into this event.


Elvis: That’s The Way It Is – Special Edition Exclusive Screening 8:00 p.m. Orpheum Theatre, downtown Memphis. Join us at the historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Memphis for the world premiere screening of Warner Bros.’ newly-remastered “Elvis: That’s The Way It Is – Special Edition.” This fan-favorite concert documentary film, re-edited and remixed for its acclaimed release in 2000, will debut on Blu-ray for the first time on August 12. Fans in town for Elvis Week will be treated not only to the newly-remastered film, but also some outtakes that have never-before-been-seen on the big screen. Fans will be treated to a special performance by Elvis’ Imperials members Joe Moscheo and Terry Blackwood, along with Darrell Toney and Lynn Royce Taylor. This will be a special farewell performance by Joe Moscheo who recently retired from the group. Fans can also view "Elvis: That’s The Way It Is" related artifacts on display in the lobby direct from the Graceland Archives. This event will be hosted by Tom Brown, Vice President of Original Productions for Turner Classic Movies (TCM). Tickets are $89 (VIP) and $35. The $89 VIP ticket is sold out. *The $89 VIP ticket includes front of the house seating, a special VIP reception at the Elvis Week Main Stage at Graceland prior to the event plus round-trip motor coach transportation to the Orpheum for the event. Tickets for this event are available through Ticketmaster.com, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, at any Ticketmaster outlet or at the Orpheum box office.

*The VIP reception will be held at the Elvis Week Main Stage. Guests will enjoy complimentary light appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages before boarding motor coach transportation to the Orpheum. For access to the VIP reception at Graceland, you must show VIP ticket at door of Elvis Week Main Stage.


SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 Elvis Gospel Celebration9:00 a.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Join us for a special close out to Elvis Week with a Sunday morning Elvis Gospel Celebration. The event will feature a acoustic gospel set by Terry Mike Jeffrey plus performances by Terry Blackwood and The Imperials. Individual tickets are $25. Tickets for this event are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 or online here until 5:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, August 7. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on August 9, tickets will be available for purchase in person at Guest Services or at the door of the events (based on availability).
Autograph session with Terry Blackwood and The Imperials to follow at the Elvis Week Main Stage.