Elvis Presley
You be the judge. ____________________________ For the record, Elvis was a Pepsi man. ______________________________ Famous people of all persuasions who have endorsed Coca-Cola include Marilyn Monroe, Ray Charles, Anita Bryant LeBron James, George Michael, 50 Cent, David Beckham, Paula Abdul, Cal Ripken, Kobe Bryant, Roger Clemens, Neil Diamond, Christina Aguilera, Sandra Dee, Wayne Gretzky, Whitney…
This is harsh, but I’m extremely mad. A friend (fellow Elvis fan) that I’ve known over 40 years died 6 days after taking her 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot. When I see dear ones post pictures and overjoyed about having these unproven and experimental vaccines injected into their bodies, I immediately think about Jews lining up…
Read more My Longtime Friend Died After Getting 2nd COVID Vaccine Shot
The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 that a lawsuit filed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. against the City of Memphis, Shelby County, and Memphis Basketball is not barred. The lawsuit involves the construction of a 6,200-seat theater near Graceland and the Court decided the case is not barred by the legal concept…
Read more Tennessee Supreme Court Rules on Elvis Presley Enterprises v. Memphis Basketball Case
I first met Pam Tillis in Las Vegas, Nevada in July 1979 while she was singing backup to her father, country music singer Mel Tillis. Mel surprised his daughter by announcing to the crowd at the Frontier Hotel that night that he was inviting her up front so she could sing a song by herself. “Daddy would…
Read more Mel Tillis Dreamed of Playing in Las Vegas Where Elvis Presley Performed
Media release from Primary Wave: On October 1, 1949 Sam Phillips signed a lease on a storefront at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis and on that day, music would forever be changed. In 1952, Phillips’ Sun Records would establish itself as a label where artists would be treated with respect and honesty. Every artist, from…
Not too long ago, when I was driving on my way to work at Fair Oaks Ranch Golf and Resort, I was pulled over by the local police for driving a bit too fast in a 30 mph zone. For anyone familiar with Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas, it’s something you absolutely know not to do.…
Read more Police, Patrol Officers, Troopers and How Elvis Helped Me Get Out of Getting a Ticket
President Donald J. Trump issued one of his last executive orders on January 18, 2021, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, for the construction of 250 statues in The National Garden. “The National Garden will feature a roll call of heroes who deserve honor, recognition, and lasting tribute because of the battles they won, the ideas…
Read more The Nation Garden Statue List Revealed in Trump’s Executive Order
March 19, 2021 will be the 64th anniversary of the day Elvis Presley bought the Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee. Over the years Presley welcomed many people into his homes, but in Pat Napier’s case, it was the house Presley owned before Graceland. “I was a friend, not a fan,” Napier was gracious enough to…
Who knew 2020 would be so limiting and stressful? From toilet paper shortages to wearing masks, our world definitely changed. However, we decided to make the best of it–as much as we could. Defying the newscasts, Dodie and I even went on a 15-state (plus Washington D.C.) road tour for 32 days in June and…
Elvis Presley, is arguably the most famous and recognizable entertainer in history. From music, movies and memorabilia his lifetime earnings were $4.3 billion–worth $19 billion today. His earnings since his death on August 16, 1977 far exceed that. Many of today’s celebrities could learn a thing or two from Elvis, especially when it comes to…
Read more Today’s Celebrities Could Learn Much From Elvis Presley About Politics and Stardom
1976 was the Bicentennial of America and it was a big year for me. A journalism major at Southwest Texas State University (SWT), I won statewide in reporting and columnist writing awards for news, entertainment, fine arts and humor. My confidence was high, but being honored as Investigative Reporter of the Year Award at the…
It was a lifelong dream to visit Sun Records in June 2020. As weird as it sounds, I also wanted to know what the back of it looked like. I’ve seen photos of the iconic and historical building in Memphis, but they were all front facing views. Dodie and I decided to go for it.…
