A while ago Graceland / EPE posted: Elvis Week 2024 will be the biggest and best Elvis Week yet! We look forward to welcoming fans from around the world to Memphis as they make the ultimate pilgrimage to be with us during this annual celebration of the life and legacy of Elvis Presley.
The Elvis Week 2024 schedule and ticket on-sale dates will be announced in 2024. Stay tuned!
Graceland also announced that Vocal Group The Jordanaires willl be be Inducted to Graceland Legends During Elvis Week.
Rooted in gospel but famed as one of the busiest pop and country vocal back-up groups in the business, The Jordanaires worked with Elvis in the recording studio from 1956 to 1970. Between 1956 and 1961, they joined him for his live concerts, his historic television guest appearances, and in some films. Members during the group’s years with Elvis were: Gordon Stoker, Neal Matthews, Hoyt Hawkins, Hugh Jarrett, and Ray Walker.
Graceland Legends is designed to honor and recognize the musicians and musical groups who were an integral part of Elvis Presley’s legendary career. In addition to being recognized in a ceremony at Graceland, the honorees will also be added to the Graceland Legends exhibit at Graceland.
Past Graceland Legends inductees including James Burton, Ronnie Tutt, Glen Hardin, Jerry Scheff, Scotty Moore, Bill Black, DJ Fontana, David Briggs, Norbert Putnam and Charlie McCoy. The induction of The Jordanaires will mark the first induction of members of one of Elvis’ backing vocal groups.
The induction ceremony and recognition will be in August at Graceland during Elvis Week 2024. More details about the presentation of the awards to be announced later.
Graceland is delighted to share this announcement of this special award on March 16, as we celebrate the 90th birthday of one of the group’s members, Ray Walker. We look forward to recognizing their contribution to Elvis musical legacy with fans from around the world.
(Source: Facebook / Graceland)