Underwood a steady hitmaker after meteoric rise Nov 12, 2008
Underwood released a special edition of Carnival Ride with five holiday songs, recorded a cut on the Elvis Presley Christmas Duets CD and had her likeness in wax unveiled at Madame Tussauds in New York. After her headlining tour with Little Big Town ends next month, she'll take a couple of weeks off to get away and clear my head before starting on a third album. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jett Williams happy about fathers recordings Nov 6, 2008
She says that, unlike Elvis Presley, theres not much material out there that shows his personality. The radio program recordings capture him joking and telling stories between songs, some Williams classics such as Hey, Good Lookin and other old standards like On Top of Old Smoky and Ill Fly Away. (MSNBC -- Music)
6 electoral votes up for grabs in Miss. Nov 3, 2008
"I feel like, myself, that we don't know who Obama is," the DeSoto County resident said during a brief visit to the modest white shotgun-style house in Tupelo where Elvis Presley was born ... Peery Horner (left) kisses his wife, Uteh, recently outside the house allegedly built by Elvis Presley's father in Tupelo. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Viagra introduces its latest celebrity backer: the devil Nov 1, 2008
Elvis Presley tops poll with income of $52m - more than Madonna made this year. More americas. (Yahoo News -- Men's Health)
A Distasteful Mess Nov 1, 2008
Longing for an absent mother, Lewellen passes her time in a humid 1950s Alabama small town swimming with her friend, Buddy (Cody Hanford), fetching beers for her adored father and fantasizing about Elvis Presley. From the first shot, of a Garden-of-Eden snake slithering up a branch, Kampmeier swathes her story in a portentous solemnity it never earns. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
* World News Quick Take Nov 1, 2008
Elvis Presley may have left the building several decades ago, but his earning power is far from diminished, with Forbes. com ranking him the top-earning dead celebrity for the second year in a row. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ever the activist Nov 1, 2008
Her iconic anti-war number Universal Soldier was a hit for Donovan, while Until It's Time for You to Go became a standard for many, including Elvis Presley. Then there was the Academy Award for Up Where We Belong, sung by Jennifer Warnes and Joe Cocker on the soundtrack for An Officer and a Gentleman. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
TALE OF THE TAPE: Giants ace Barry Zito vs. Elvis Presley Oct 31, 2008
Barry Zito vs. Elvis Presley: Tale of the Tape - Extra Mustard - SI.com. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Let's be Neighbors Oct 30, 2008
Someone impersonating Elvis Presley entertained guests. And was he ever good. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Elvis ranked top-earning dead celebrity Oct 30, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters) Elvis Presley may have left the building several decades ago, but his earning power is far from diminished with ranking him the top-earning dead celebrity for the second year in a row. Presley pulled in 52 million in the past year, helped by increased visitors to his Graceland estate to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his death and new ventures like the Elvis Sirius Satellite Radio show, according to the web site. (Yahoo News)
Jennifer Hudson springs surprise on screen idol Oct 30, 2008
"Million Dollar Quartet," inspired by a 1956 jam between Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley at Sun Records, begins previews Oct. 31 at the Apollo Theater, five days after its lease expires at the Goodman's Owen Theatre. This foot-stomping show-cum-concert documents the death of rockabilly, birth of rock 'n' roll, and the real-life ego clashes behind classic hits like "Blue Suede Shoes." Stay for the encore, when teen piano-pounder Lewis (actor Levi Kreis) pulls classic... (Munster Times, IN)
Elvis Presley, Heath Ledger Top List Of Highest-Earning Dead Celebs Oct 30, 2008
Forbes list also names Charles Schulz, Albert Einstein, John Lennon, Paul Newman and Marvin Gaye (VHI.com -- Music News)
Elvis met his granddaughters Oct 29, 2008
Elvis Presley met granddaughters through medium ... Elvis Presley met granddaughters through medium ... Elvis Presley has met his granddaughters through a medium. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Posthumous prize Oct 29, 2008
Elvis Presley, Snoopy creator Charles Shultz and recently deceased Australian actor Heath Ledger headed Forbe's Top-Earning Dead Celebrities for 2007, having netted a combined $US105 million ($A162. 25 million), the magazine said today. (The Age, Australia)
Top-earning dead celebs Oct 29, 2008
Elvis Presley, Snoopy creator Charles Shultz and recently deceased actor Heath Ledger headed Forbe's Top-Earning Dead Celebrities for 2007, having netted a combined $105-million, the magazine said on Tuesday. Thirty years after he died aged 42, the King of Rock 'n' Roll last year pulled in $52-million, dwarfing living music stars like Justin Timberlake ($44-million) and Madonna ($40-million), the magazine said. (iAfrica.com)
Elvis 'meets' grandkids Oct 29, 2008
Elvis Presley has met his granddaughters through a medium. Lisa Marie Presley the late music legends daughter, who gave birth to twin daughters Finley and Harper earlier this month asked a medium to introduce the babies to her father and was delighted when the spirit guide contacted the singer. (iAfrica.com)
Death, Career Move Oct 28, 2008
Elvis Presley is the perfect example of this. The King is consistently the No. 1 earner on our list of top-earning dead celebrities, making $52 million in the past 12 months alone. (Forbes)
Why Journalists Are Dreading an Obama Victory Oct 28, 2008
" of the heart" is the sweet phrase Lester Bangs coined to describe his physiological response to seeing Elvis Presley in concert for the first time. Thanks to Christopher Beam for the column idea. (Slate)
All Shook Up Oct 26, 2008
Dates and performances may change without notice. Please call venues or ticket offices to verify performance times and dates. (Florida Times-Union)
Patrick Mike’ Crawford (26) Oct 25, 2008
He and his twin brother, Michael, were in several movies, including some westerns, and Pat had an appearance in Elvis Presley s Clambake. He loved being outdoors and had a passion for music. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Thomas crowned queen Oct 25, 2008
The Post-Searchlight - Your local news source for Bainbridge, Georgia. Do you plan to take advantage of early voting. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Rock legend salutes his heroes Oct 24, 2008
"Rock 'n' roll started in the '50s, not the '60s. And I started thinking, a lot of people -- even the kids buying the [old] records -- they don't understand the significance of Cliff Gallup, James Burton and Scotty Moore," Dion continued, naming guitarists known for their work with Gene Vincent, Ricky Nelson and Elvis Presley, respectively. "These guys infused freedom into the music," he said. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Music is Gary Yoder’s heart and soul Oct 20, 2008
Music is Gary Yoder s heart and soul. My singing started when I was 13 and I sang for my grandmother s birthday at the Summit Mills church, he said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
'Indecision 2008' comes to Boston Oct 18, 2008
A true Presley fan Elvis Presley impersonator Steve Connolly so loves the king that his tenderness even extends to Lisa Marie Presley. The Winchester native sent Presley two-dozen pink balloons to celebrate the birth of her twin daughters, Finley and Harper, last week. (Boston Globe)
10/21: Metallica Oct 18, 2008
"Metallica has an important part in (pop) culture, and it's out there for younger people to pick up," says co-manager Burnstein, who recalls how, at age 8, he was inspired to listen to Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry because they had worked their way into pop culture. Hot ticket. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'Retiring by degrees' Oct 18, 2008
Changes over the years included a move to its main venue; the group began playing at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in 1977, following Elvis Presley s opening concert. Because it drew its musicians from Spearfish, Hot Springs, Belle Fourche, Sturgis and Custer and still does the name officially changed to Black Hills Symphony Orchestra. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
SingStar Legends Review Oct 17, 2008
Elvis Presley - "Blue Suede Shoes". The Police - "Roxanne". (IGN PS2)
Real pop roots fly under radar Oct 16, 2008
The University of South Carolina Since 1908. Sugarhill Gang influence extends beyond hip-hop, blurs border of rock, rap. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Post First Comment Oct 16, 2008
Real pop roots fly under radar - Viewpoints. The University of South Carolina Since 1908. (Gamecock Online, SC)
RED-CARPET AFFAIR: Spend an evening in Cameron with the 'stars' Oct 16, 2008
Miller said show patrons will hear Peggy Hirth as Ethel Merman, singing "There's No Business Like Show Business;" Donna Waltz as Loretta Lynn, "Coal Miner's Daughter;" Damien Jones as Billy Gilman, "Oklahoma;" Loretta Mitchum as Janis Joplin, "Me and Bobby McGee" a capella; Kaitlyn Williams as Hannah Montana, "Who Said;" Todd Coleman as Kenny Chesney, "Back Where I Come From;" Robert "Teddy" Bair as Elvis Presley, "American Trilogy;" Davis as Frank Sinatra, "New York, New York;" Victoria Mack as... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Jen-John back on Oct 15, 2008
Presley is the daughter of Elvis Presley and is married to music producer Michael Lockwood. (AP). (Boston Globe)
SanDisk Sansa slotMusic Player: the new Discman? Oct 15, 2008
In addition to the aforementioned artists, SanDisk will be releasing slotMusic cards from Coldplay, Elvis Presley, Jimmy Buffet, Pussycat Dolls, and. There will also be a selection of worthwhile accessories, such as an armband for the player and--I applaud the foresight on this one--a Sansa Card Case for keeping track of the tiny new medium. (CNET News)
Obama 'Gossip' Oct 15, 2008
BC Jean s story is an old one that dates back to Elvis Presley and continues til today. The larger issue, of course, is that performers who don t write their own music get no royalty when their records are played on the radio. (Fox News)
Lisa Marie Presley names babies Oct 15, 2008
The 40-year-old daughter of rock legend Elvis Presley gave birth to the babies by Caesarean section one week ago. Presley, who has been married to producer Michael Lockwood since 2006, lives in Los Angeles. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Enough postseason, let's get to Peavy Oct 15, 2008
If wonder if I blasted, A little elvis presley, Would they pull me over and attempt to arrest me. I doubt, doubt it, Theyll probably start dancin, Jumpin on my knish and Wiggle and then jiggle and grab on they pelvis, But you know my name, so you never hear no Elvis. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
CD releases for Tuesday, Oct. 14 Oct 15, 2008
Elvis Presley, Christmas Duets. Al Jarreau, Christmas. (Winona Daily News, MN)
MySpace Launches Video for Karaoke Oct 15, 2008
Previous contests included Alanis Morissette, Elvis Presley, and MySpace Records own Kate Voegele. The series kicks off with the Jesse McCartney karaoke contest, taking place from Oct. 15 27, 2008. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
slotMusic Cards Now Shipping: More Than 40 Top Artists Available from Nearly Every Genre of Music Oct 15, 2008
Source: SanDisk Corporation. Artist' Albums, Including Coldplay, Katy Perry, Leona Lewis, Rihanna and Robin Thicke will be Available on High Quality, DRM-Free MP3 slotMusic(TM) Cards at Best Buy(R) and Wal-Mart. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New downtown Indianapolis highway ramp opens Oct 14, 2008
The old ramps were built in the 1970s to carry traffic to and from Market Square Arena, where the Indiana Pacers once played and Elvis Presley held his last concert. The arena was demolished in July 2001. (WKRC.com, OH)
Bob Keys' column: Here's a Top 10 list to croon about Oct 14, 2008
Elvis Presley was given second place over Nat King Cole, which is sad. Did Elvis ever record Nature Boy or Mona Lisa. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Lisa Marie Presley Gives Birth To Twins Oct 13, 2008
Presley is the daughter of Elvis Presley and is married to music producer Michael Lockwood. She has a 19-year-old daughter and a 15-year-old son by a previous marriage. (CBS News)
Lisa Marie Presleyhas twin girls Oct 13, 2008
Presley is the daughter of Elvis Presley and is married to music producer Michael Lockwood ... Presley is the daughter of Elvis Presley and is married to music producer Michael Lockwood. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
In Mississippi, a museum fit for B.B.King Oct 12, 2008
The museum also houses rare photos of Elvis Presley, King's draft card and, of course, Lucille, the storied guitar King used on such hits as "The Thrill Is Gone," "To Know You Is to Love You" and "Sneakin' Around.". The significance of the museum in the blues world cannot be overstated, says Mark Camarigg, publications manager of Living Blues Magazine, believed to be one of the oldest blues magazines in the United States. (Boston Globe)
Viva Las Vegas for local Blue Suede Crew Oct 11, 2008
The members of the Crew perform tributes such as Wattles, Mattoon, as the voice of Elvis Presley; Keith Furry, Mattoon, percussion, backup vocals and the voice of Johnny Cash; and Jan Daily, Mattoon, keyboard and the voice of June Carter Cash. Other band members are Bobby Reynolds, Charleston, lead guitar; George Miller, Mattoon, bass guitar; Dave Stephens, Gays, drums; Glenn Lewis, Mason, trumpet; and Dusty Maninfior, Mattoon, saxophone. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
10/10: Neil Diamond Oct 10, 2008
The Brooklyn-born Diamond and his 14-piece band are touching on all phases of a career that started on New York's Tin Pan Alley in the '60s and morphed into a catalog of songs covered by scores of artists, from Elvis Presley to Frank Sinatra to Waylon Jennings to Glen Campbell to Patti LaBelle. Diamond talked about his songwriting, performing and the sequined shirts he's famous for. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Woman Claims to Be Elvis Presley's Half Sister, Says He's Alive Oct 10, 2008
A woman claiming to be Elvis Presley's half-sister says the music icon is indeed alive, and she successfully convinced a Memphis probate judge to reopen the estate of the late Vernon Presley, the King's father ... com reports Eliza A. Presley, who recently changed her name from Alice Elizabeth Tiffin, says she has DNA evidence to prove her claims pointing to a envelope licked and mailed to her earlier this year that was allegedly licked by "Jessie Presley," an assumed name used by Elvis Presley... (Fox News -- Politics)
Mississippi museum pays tribute to a King Oct 4, 2008
The museum also houses rare photos of Elvis Presley, Kings draft card and, of course, Lucille, the storied guitar King used on such hits as The Thrill Is Gone, To Know You Is to Love You and Sneakin Around. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
Elvis is Alive Museum is apparently set to die Oct 4, 2008
The collection includes photos, books, FBI files, DNA reports and other memorabilia that aim to support the theory that Elvis Presley never died. Bill Beeny, a Baptist minister who started the museum in 1990, says he has no plans to buy it back. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
'Religulous' is over the top Oct 4, 2008
It's about the uniform, he snidely surmised, comparing Elvis Presley and the Pope's flashy get-ups. It's the same reason people go cuckoo for rock stars. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Never Gonna Give You Up Oct 3, 2008
He returned to the stage for a short tour in 2004, his first in 14 years, then changed direction again two years later with the album Portrait, featuring covers of standards by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Andy Williams and Elvis Presley. But still Rick shows no desire to return to the limelight. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Nick Reynolds; cofounded Kingston Trio folk group; 75 Oct 3, 2008
Although the group's music generally shied away from the politicized content of such forebears as Woody Guthrie and the Weavers, its commercial breakthrough in the late-'50s represented a clean-cut alternative to the sexualized rock 'n' roll of Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, and others that had American teens in its grip. And it helped set the stage for such upcoming folk-rooted protest singers as Dylan, Joan Baez, and Peter, Paul & Mary. (Boston Globe)
Make way for the bad guys: Vegas names mob museum Oct 3, 2008
Other options included a behind-the-scenes look at gambling, a magic museum or a museum dedicated to Las Vegas icons such as Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. . (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Hackers Clone Elvis Presley's Passport Oct 3, 2008
A group of Dutch hackers has shown the vulnerability of the new "ePassports" by making, and then using, one for Elvis Presley. Even worse, they tell you exactly how to do it. (Fox News)
Wing Dang Doodle, Blues Style Oct 3, 2008
Though he never received much recognition or monetary reward for his work, the late Crudup is credited with writing "That's Alright Mama" as well as other songs made famous by Elvis Presley. Several of Crudup's family members were on hand for the unveiling. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Dinner and show Oct 3, 2008
Elvis Presley - and the many songwriters who helped make him a star, including Leiber and Stoller (Jailhouse Rock, Fools Fall in Love) and Carl Perkins (Blue Suede Shoes). A small Midwestern town in 1955 is, well, all shook up by the arrival of Chad, a hunky wanderer with a motorcycle, a black leather jacket and a guitar strapped to his back. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Rock Music Menu: Guess who's coming this autumn Oct 3, 2008
" There really isn't a reason to head down the shore this time of year unless you want to completely avoid the summer crowds. But concert wise, if you can't get enough of Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey playing under The Who moniker October 26 at the Wachovia Center, then catch them at the Borgata Event Center on Halloween. Earnestness hits pretty hard at Broad and Pattison November 1 as crowd sing-a-long favorites Dashboard Confessional headline a bill to celebrate the Spectrum that also... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
VH1: Fight the Power is Rap's Best Sep 25, 2008
He does the same to the nation's continual celebration of Elvis Presley as the king of Rock and Roll, despite his known racist comments and behavior. In a shocking and equally powerful move, Chuck D. and Flava Flav verbally admonished John Wayne with a memorable and explicit epithet listeners will remember for a lifetime. (Suite101.com)
60 days until our ArtWalk extravaganza Sep 25, 2008
Their music celebrates the legacies of Buck Owens, George Jones, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Charlie Rich and the Beatles, while still being on the edge of today s country music. One band member describes his view of country music as finding out what love really is, versus what you thought it was when you were a kid. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Wanda Jackson Tapped For Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Sep 24, 2008
Jackson started recording in 1954 and was 18 when she played her first package tour with Elvis Presley in 1955. The two also dated. (KWTX.com, TX)
KCUR's 'Cypress Avenue' turns 30 with Jim White Sep 23, 2008
Elvis Presley: "That's All Right, Mama". Bob Dylan: "Bringing It All Back Home". (University News, MO)
A look at Rock and Roll Hall's 2009 nominees Sep 23, 2008
Wanda Jackson _ The "First Lady of Rock and Roll" played her first package tour at 18 with Elvis Presley in 1955. Performed with Gene Vincent, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Former foreign minister heads Japan's ruling party Sep 22, 2008
As prime minister, Aso would bring a colorful personality to a post that has suffered in the two years since Junichiro Koizumi a silver-maned leader who publicly imitated Elvis Presley during a trip to Graceland left office. Koizumi's nationalist successor, Shinzo Abe, quit after only a year amid scandals and his own health troubles. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
SanDisk, record labels announce new music format Sep 22, 2008
"In a nod to older buyers, Elvis Presley is also represented.". Also not mentioned in the release is anything about pricing. (CNET News)
Elvis Presley and the Hollywood Mus... Sep 20, 2008
Elvis Presley and the Hollywood Musical- Part II: The 1960's Musicals (60-65) ... Elvis Presley and the Hollywood Musical- Part II ... Elvis Presley and the Hollywood Musical- Part II. (Suite101.com)
More of this story Sep 20, 2008
Apparently, he made a study of Elvis Presley as a teen - a project that has paid off handsomely, as the 38-year-old singer has sold more than 90 million albums worldwide. 777 Chick Hearn Court, (213) 762-6020 or. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
