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The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Show, "Elvis Lives" is Coming to Abilene April 16th

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:53:15 +0000

After an intense search for the best Elvis tribute artist in America, four winners were announced. Now those four winners of the prestigious 'Ultimate Elvis Presley Tribute Artist Competition' are touring together, as they portray the King of Rock and Roll at various stages in his career. From the young Elvis recording in Memphis at Sun Records to the G.I. Blues era to the Las Vega high roller to the black leather 'Comeback Special Elvis of '68' to the touring Elvis clad in white jumpers. This unique Broadway/Vegas style show is coming to Abilene in April.

Kelly Clarkson Name-Checks Reba McEntire, Elvis + More in New Song 'Ain't Gonna Like This'

Christina Vinson — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:00:25 +0000

Kelly Clarkson was on fire at the 2013 Country Radio Seminar, as she introduced a new song that everyone is talking about called 'Ain't Gonna Like It'. With help from a trio of girlfriends, she hit every note and delivered in such a way that pulled everyone to their feet.

John Wilkinson, Longtime Guitar Player for Elvis Presley, Dead at 67

Billy Dukes — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:30:39 +0000

John Wilkinson was by Elvis Presley's side for the last 10 years of the singer's life, playing over 1,200 shows with Presley until 1977. The pairing was both destined and miraculous, as Wilkinson once snuck backstage to tell the legend that he didn't know how to play guitar. The slight -- from a 10-year-old Wilkinson -- was received warmly by the King, but it'd be another decade before they'd join forces. The rhythm guitarist died on on Friday (Jan. 11) after a battle with cancer.

Elvis Presley's 78th Birthday Marked With New Exhibit and Cake Cutting

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:00:33 +0000

Memphis dignitaries and music fans will gather at Graceland to celebrate the birthday of Elvis Presley, who would have turned 78 today (Jan. 8). The ceremony will feature a cake cutting, while a new Elvis exhibit also opens today. The King of Rock and Roll was born in Tupelo, Miss. on Jan. 8, 1935, and [...]

Legendary Guitarist James Burton Inducted Again Into Hall Of Fame [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:05:13 +0000

Country Music Hall of Fame’s series Nashville Cats: A Celebration of Music City Musicians will be on hand to induct legendary guitarist James Burton on Saturday, July 23. For those not able to make it to the Ford Center for the induction ceremonies catch it live on line at: www.countrymusichalloffame.org.