Graceland updates Elvis Week guests; take the virtual tour, tooIf one sees and hears a great deal more than the usual about Elvis Presley this year, it is not an accident.
In the Media by Tim O'Brien
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Take a Virtual Tour of Graceland
Graceland takes you on a panoramic 360° view of Elvis Presley's home. See where Elvis lived, relaxed and spent time with his friends and family. Take a look at the mansion from the entrance and step inside the foyer, the famous jungle room, and the racquetball trophy room to walk the same footsteps of the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

Take the 360° tour!

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Ultimate ETA Preliminary Winners
Congratulations to Paul Fenech, the winner of the Sydney Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, and David Lee, the winner of the "Fill the Blue Suede Shoes" Ultimate ETA Contest. Paul was born and raised in Sydney, Australia and has been performing his Elvis tribute for 15 years. David’s tremendous respect for Elvis’ music turned into a dream career where he is able to share his love of Elvis with fans of all ages. Read More. Elvis In Concert Kicks Off European Tour
Elvis Presley In Concert, the concert that reunites former Elvis band mates live on stage with a state of the art video-projected Elvis, returned to the stage this week in Europe. Tickets for the 2012 European tour are on sale now and the concert only lasts until the end of March. Tickets are selling fast so be sure to order yours today. Learn More. Compete in the Japanese Ultimate ETA Contest
Elvis tribute artists have the chance to compete this Sunday in our only Japanese Ultimate ETA Contest preliminary for their chance to come to Memphis to compete during Elvis Week 2012. For more information and how to compete in the Third Look for Japanese Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, click here. The Rockin' Elvis Fest at Pala Casino
The three-day festival features an Ultimate ETA Contest preliminary, showcase performance by past ultimate finalist Travis Allen, plus other fun Elvis music-themed events. Pala Casino Spa & Resort includes a Las Vegas-style casino. For more information on competing, contact Brown Productions. Get Your Tickets to the 2012 Ultimate ETA ContestTickets are selling fast for this year's 2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest during Elvis Week. VIP packages are sold out but tickets are still available for the Ultimate ETA Two Day package which includes admission to all three rounds. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, at any Ticketmaster outlet or at the Cannon Center box office. Learn More.

Photos and Video of New ICON Exhibit at Graceland
The yearlong 35th anniversary commemoration of the life and legacy of Elvis Presley continues in Memphis with the third and largest exhibit launching at Graceland in 2012. Curated by the Graceland archives team in partnership with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, this groundbreaking exhibit celebrates Elvis’ status as a music pioneer and icon that paved the way for many of today’s artists and celebrities.

The yearlong 35th anniversary commemoration of the life and legacy of Elvis Presley continues in Memphis with the third and largest exhibit launching at Graceland in 2012. Check out the photo gallery from the "ICON: The Influence of Elvis Presley Presented by Fender" Exhibit which will be open March 1, 2012 through February 2013.

Curated by the Graceland archives team in partnership with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, this groundbreaking exhibit features 75 artifacts on loan from the famed Cleveland museum, along with items from the collections of many of today’s biggest names in music who have been influenced by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. The exhibit celebrates Elvis’ status as a music pioneer and icon that paved the way for many of today’s artists and celebrities. Items on display in this exhibit include Bono’s “MacPhisto” suit from U2’s Zooropa performances, Bob Dylan’s leather jacket that appears on the album cover "Real Live,” James Brown’s jumpsuit and vest worn in concert in the 1970s, along with artifacts from Elton John, Trisha Yearwood, Joan Jett, Wanda Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, The Beatles, Katy Perry and many others.

Grammy award-winning artist Amy Grant, a well-known Elvis fan, gladly accepted the invitation to display her personal copy of lyrics for “Heartbreak Hotel,” handwritten for her by the songwriter, Mae Axton. “The ink is fading on the page, but the special memory of spending time with one of the great writers who gave Elvis a song to sing never will,” said Grant when asked about being included in the unique exhibit.

Earlier in 2012, two additional exhibits opened at Graceland. "Elvis on Tour" celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Golden Globe award-winning documentary of the same name. The documentary takes an in-depth look at Elvis’ multi-city tour during April of that year. Artifacts from the exhibit include the producer’s Golden Globe award, jewelry and stage clothing worn by the king during the concerts, rarely-seen photos, videos and more.

A new addition to the VIP Tour, "Elvis…Through His Daughter’s Eyes" opened on February 1, Lisa Marie Presley’s birthday, and highlights the relationship between Elvis and his only child. Presley was personally involved in the exhibit’s development and planning. Visitors will see numerous items including family photos and home movies that explore her experience of growing up at Graceland and the relationship with her famous father. Artifacts include Presley’s baby footprints, clothing, childhood tricycle, record player, crib, gold ID bracelet given to her by Elvis and much more.

Graceland is open year round with various tour options. "ICON: The Influence of Elvis Presley Presented by Fender" is included in the VIP and Platinum Tours. For more information on tours and for a FREE online trip planner, please visit Elvis.com. 


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