Friday, November 22, 2019

November 23 - Graceland First in Line for Best Holiday Tour?

Ever wondered how Thomas Jefferson spent his holidays or what a Gilded Age Christmas tree might have looked like? 20 historic houses, hand picked by 10Best Local Experts from around the country, pull out all the stops for their holiday tours. Elvis' Graceland Mansion is among the nominees. 

The nomination notes: Graceland is one of the most-visited private homes in the nation. Every year, more than 600,000 people go to Elvis Presley’s former estate in Memphis. The Christmas season at Graceland kicks off with a lighting ceremony mid-November, after which visitors can tour the home decorated for the season with traditional lights, a live-size nativity scene and Santa. Presley family Christmas artifacts are on display during this special time of year.

You can Vote once per day for your favorite historic home tour now through Monday, December 2 at noon ET. The 10 winning home tours, as determined by your vote, will be announced on Friday, December 13th 2019.

You can vote here: vote for Graceland.

First In Line Vol.2 Out Now


The MfX import-label released “First In Line Vol. 2” in in three editions, each in several variations, and a limited edition test-pressing. 

The Standard Edition comes on black, red, white and blue vinyl, 100 copies each. The sleeve holds the LP, two CDs and a double sided 60 x 30 cm poster. 

The Limited Boxed Edition that comes in two variations of 30 copies each. Both come in a different box, with a different color vinyl, sticker, T-shirt and art-cards with the details of the CDs and a certificate. 

The Double CD Edition in two editions of 50 copies. Two CDs housed in a long-box digi-pack with a 4-page foldout booklet and 50 x 26 cm poster, each edition has its own poster. 

And finally a test-pressing box set. This last edition is limited to 10 copies. The LP-sized box contains the double LP on black vinyl, exclusive stickers, t-shirt (size L) and a certificate. 

(Source: Graceland / USA Today / FECC)