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Deborah Allen Kicks Off “Amazing Graceland Contest” on Elvis’ Birthday

Posted by Country Girl on January 6th, 2012

On Sunday, Jan. 8, award-winning songwriter, performer, producer and author Deborah Allen is giving fans a chance to win a special trip to Elvis Week 2012 with The Amazing Graceland Contest.

The Amazing Graceland Contest kicks off on Elvis’ birthday, Jan. 8, and remains open through April 7, 2012. The contest is free to enter at www.AmazingGracelandContest.com. One grand prize winner and a guest will receive roundtrip airfare and three night’s hotel accommodations, admission to select Elvis Week 35th anniversary events and attractions in Memphis (Aug. 15-17 only), an autographed copy of Allen’s latest album, Hear Me Now, and a special meet-and-greet and dinner with the Grammy-nominated performer.

“Having grown up in Memphis with Elvis in our midst, I am so proud and honored to offer this incredible trip to such a wonderful event – the 35th anniversary celebration of my hometown hero… the King of Rock N Roll… Elvis Presley!” says Allen. “Elvis’ spirit still lives in Graceland, and it touched my soul! I hope YOU win the chance for it to touch yours!”

A Memphis native, Allen felt compelled to write “Amazing Graceland” after visiting Elvis’ famed Graceland mansion in 2009. The powerful tribute is the opening track on Allen’s 2011 Delta Rock Records release, Hear Me Now, and has become one of the multi-talented singer’s favorite songs to perform live.

Allen appeared and performed at several events during Elvis Week 2011, including George Klein’s Memphis Mafia Reunion and the Candlelight Vigil at the gates of Graceland. Klein also debuted “Amazing Graceland” internationally on Sirius XM’s Elvis Hour radio show during the Candlelight Vigil.

Elvis Week 2012 is held Aug. 10-18, 2012. The Amazing Graceland Contest grand prize winner will be selected and notified via email within a week of the contest’s end on April 7, 2012.

For complete contest rules and the full 2012 Elvis Week schedule, visit www.AmazingGracelandContest.com. For more information about Deborah Allen, visit www.DeborahAllen.com.

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Elvis Presley & Martina McBride: Blue Christmas – Flashback Weekend

Posted by Country Girl on December 17th, 2011

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American Idol Still Has a Little Country

Posted by Country Girl on March 17th, 2011

Who would have imagined that when Scotty McCreery was a kid he would impersonate Elvis Presley? In a pre-produced piece on last night’s “American Idol,” his parents dug out photos of little Scotty in full Elvis-mode in a white jumpsuit, black wig and sunglasses straight out of the Las Vegas years. Back to present day, the judges loved Scotty’s version of the Travis Tritt song, “Can I Trust You With My Heart?” Lauren Alaina, who sang a Shania Twain song last week, has the flu now. But it didn’t seem to get in the way of her performance. She added a little country flavor to the Melissa Etheridge hit, “I’m The Only One.”

Who are your favorites  on American Idol this year?

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Posted in Shania Twain, Travis Tritt Tags: American Idol, Can I Trust You With My Heart, Elvis, Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery, Shania Twain, Travis Tritt 1 Comment »

Elvis Week at Graceland

Posted by Country Girl on March 16th, 2011

Plans are being made for the annual Elvis Week at Graceland.  Elvis week will take place August 10-16 (Elvis died August 16, 1977). 

This year’s events will include the traditional candlelight vigil remembering his death.  This year there will be a concert featuring Elvis as a virtual image and will be accompanied by a  live band and real backup singers.

Thousands of fans show up each year at Graceland for Elvis Week. It’s to mark his death and celebrate his life. For more information visit: http://www.elvis.com/graceland/

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George Strait Goes Down in Billboard History

Posted by TawnyTucker on April 13th, 2010

Today, Billboard announced that  George Strait will go down in Billboard chart history with 30 years of consecutive Top 10 hits. With his current single “I Gotta Get to You” jumping from No. 12 to No. 9 on Billboard’s radio airplay list, Strait’s number of Top 10 hits totals 82 and marks 2010 as the historic 30th year milestone.

“It just continues to be one heck of a ride that I’m enjoying every minute of,” responds Strait. “Time does fly when you’re having fun. Thanks to all of my fans for their support. Long live country music!”

Strait landed his first Top 10 in 1981 with his first charting single, “Unwound.”"

With a career spanning more than 30 years, George Strait has the most number one singles of any artist in history including Elvis.  He has sold more than 68.5 million records and with 33 different platinum or multi-platinum albums has the most RIAA platinum certifications in country music and the third in all genres, behind The Beatles and Elvis Presley.

Strait’s CD Twang debuted at #1 on The Billboard 200 chart and the Top Country Albums chart. This is the fourth time in Strait’s career that a new release has debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and the 13th time debuting at #1 on the Top Country Albums chart.

Named the Academy of Country Music’s Artist of the Decade last year, George Strait is nominated this year for ACM Entertainer of the Year for the 12th time and Top Male Vocalist for the 20th time, bringing his all-time record to 81 ACM nominations.

All I have to say is Whoa….I mean….that’s one career that won’t soon be beat.

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