News From Graceland

Graceland Holiday Lighting Ceremony Guests Announced Join us on Thursday, November 21 for Graceland's annual Lighting Ceremony! Country star Chase Bryant and cast members of the new Hallmark Channel Original Movie "Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays" will flip the switch on Graceland's traditional Christmas lights and decorations. Santa Claus will make an appearance, and there's a 100% chance of snow! Immediately following the ceremony, we will have the world premiere of "Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays" at the Soundstage at Graceland. The movie will then premiere on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, November 23. Find out more about the Lighting Ceremony and movie premiere at graceland.com. Holiday Concert Weekend Performers Announced Celebrate the holidays and Elvis' biggest Christmas hits at Graceland's Holiday Concert Weekend on December 13-14! The weekend features two festive shows: Home for the Holidays with Elvis Concert featuring members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Robin Smith; and Elvis' Christmas Peace Concert, hosted by John Paul Keith with the Tennessee Mass Choir, Reagan Strange, Wendy Moten, Keith Paluso, Drake Milligan and John Németh. The show will also feature a special guest appearance by bassist Norbert Putnam, who Elvis told to “Wake up, Putt” on his recording of “Merry Christmas Baby.” In addition, Texas songbirds Gladys and Maybelle will perform at the Jingle Bell Brunch – and the weekend will feature unique evening tours of Graceland Mansion with live tour guides sharing holiday stories of Elvis’ time with family and friends at the mansion. Tickets are on sale now! Learn More Vote for Graceland in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards Elvis Presley's Graceland has been nominated for the Best Holiday Historic Home Tour Award in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards! Fans in the USA can vote for Graceland once a day per device now through December 2. Vote Now Get Graceland's New Fall/Winter Visitor's Guide Between the holidays, Elvis' birthday, concerts and more, Graceland has a busy fall/winter season ahead! Check out our new fall/winter Visitor's Guide and learn about everything there is to do at the king's castle. Pick up a copy when you're here or read it online now.