Wednesday, March 30, 2016

March 30 - Priscilla's Favorite Photographs

Just released is volume 5 in the "Elvis: The Official Collector's Edition" magazine series. This edition is entitled "My Favorite Photographs".

Description:
Elvis Presley, the only official magazine dedicated to The King of Rock & Roll, is proud to announce the first issue in the next generation of the publication: My Favorite Photos By Priscilla Presley. In this one-of-a-kind glossy special issue, Priscilla Presley, The King's wife and the person who knew him best, chooses her favorite photos of Elvis Presley. From performance stills to family photos to snapshots Elvis at play, Priscilla serves as curator and historian, leading you on a photographic journey through the life of rock music's most iconic founding father using personal artifacts straight from the archives at Graceland. 

US Charts

Elvis Presley has no entries on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for the week ending April 9, 2016.
  • 'If I Can Dream' remains at 3 on the Classical Album Chart.
  • 'Heart And Soul' rises from 23 to 19 on the Country Catalog Album Chart.
  • 'Elvis: Ultimate Gospel' is a re-entry at 23 on the Country Catalog Album Chart.
  • The 60 CD Collection Boxset fails to make the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart. The No.200 album sold 1823 units.
Elvis Week 2016

Celebrate the King of Rock 'n' Roll at Elvis Week 2016 at Graceland in Memphis from August 10-16, 2016.

The schedule of events includes the Candlelight Vigil, The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley Concert event, Elvis Fan Reunion, Official Graceland Insiders Conference, Conversations on Elvis: Elvis' Co-Stars, the Auction at Graceland, Designing for the King, Elvis-themed concerts and much more! And unfortunately the so called tribute artists are part of the line-up too :-(


Join lots of great performers and guests as they share their favorite Elvis stories and music. Guests for 2016 include drummer DJ Fontana, TCB Band member Glen Hardin, Elvis co-stars Francine York and Celeste Yarnall, former members of The Stamps Quartet, Terry Blackwood and The Imperials, Charles Stone, Terry Mike Jeffrey, Andy Childs, Jamie Aaron Kelley - and many, many more!

Complete details at the Graceland site, click here.

(Source: MediaLab / Graceland / Brian Quinn FECC)