Elvis Presley's home Graceland lighting ceremony Christmas 2017 video

Video courtesy of Graceland

Elvis loved Christmas. His decorations, inside and out, are legendary. And has been the case for decades Graceland, Elvis beloved home in Memphis Tennessee, has been lit up with beautiful Christmas lights.

When Elvis was in California he saw how some of the homes had colored lights outlining their driveways predominately blush blue With blue being Elvis' favorite color, along with his love of Christmas, Elvis called his father Vernon and described what he wanted and requested that the lights be installed right away. They were and when Elvis returned home he LOVED the outcome. After getting through the infamous Graceland Gates Elvis stopped the car to take in the class, and beauty, of the lights and the decorations. Elvis was thankful and the fans, who always gathered outside the gates/wall, enjoyed the decor as well.

I wish you all a happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and a happy New Year.

Jeff Schrembs

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PS:  THANK YOU to Jack Soden, Lisa Marie and her family, and everyone at Graceland for all they have done - are doing - and will do pertaining to the life of Elvis Presley onstage and off.

Elvis Presley awards list

Elvis Presley Awards

• CableACE Awards

  • 1985
  • Got nomination for ACE 
  • Performance in a Music Special
  • for Elvis: One Night with You (1984) (TV)

• Country Music Hall of Fame

  • 1998
  • Won Country Music Hall of Fame 
  • Performance in a Music Special
  • for Elvis: One Night with You (1984) (TV)

• Golden Apple Awards

  • 1966
  • Won Sour Apple 
  • Least Cooperative Actor
  • for Elvis: One Night with You (1984) (TV)
  • 1960
  • Won Sour Apple 
  • Least Cooperative Actor
  • for Elvis: One Night with You (1984) (TV)

• Grammy Awards (note: it is a TRAVESTY that Elvis only received his 3 Grammy Awards via the Gospel related category. Elvis should have won multiple awards for his hits in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s during his lifetime. The fact that lesser selling artists, groups, etc. have more Grammys speaks to the politics and not to the facts. While I/we have respect for the Grammys this is an error of the greatest magnitude. 

  • 1975
  • Won Grammy Award 
  • Best Inspirational Performance
  • for "How Great Thou Art"
  • 1973
  • Won Grammy Award 
  • Best Inspirational Performance
  • for "He Touched Me"
  • 1968
  • Won Grammy Award 
  • Best Sacred Performance
  • for "How Great Thou Art"
  • 1962
  • Got nomination for Grammy Award 
  • Best Soundtrack Album or Recording of Original Cast from Motion Picture or Television
  • for Blue Hawaii (1961)
  • 1961
  • Got nomination for Grammy Award 
  • Best Soundtrack Album or Recording of Original Cast from a Motion Picture or TV
  • for G.I. Blues (1960)

• Laurel Awards

  • 1966
  • Won Golden Laurel 
  • Musical Performance, Male
  • for Tickle Me (1965)
  • 1966
  • Got nomination for Golden Laurel 
  • Male Star (11th place)
  • for Tickle Me (1965)
  • 1965
  • Won Golden Laurel 
  • Musical Performance, Male (3rd place)
  • for Viva Las Vegas (1964)
  • 1964
  • Got nomination for Golden Laurel 
  • Top Male Star (12th place)
  • for Viva Las Vegas (1964)
  • 1963
  • Won Golden Laurel 
  • Top Male Musical Performance (2nd place)
  • for Viva Las Vegas (1964)
  • 1963
  • Got nomination for Golden Laurel 
  • Top Male Star (10th place)
  • for Viva Las Vegas (1964)

• MOJO Awards

  • 2005
  • Got nomination for MOJO Vision award 
  • Top Male Star (10th place)
  • for "'68 Comeback Special"

• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

  • 1986
  • Won Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 
  • Performer
  • for "'68 Comeback Special"

Prayers always to the loved ones of those who lived their lives with Elvis Presley

published with permision mr schrembs 2017allrightsreserved

Pertaining to those who have passed away but knew Elvis, worked with Elvis, were related to Elvis, Elvis loved, etc. my thoughts and prayers go out to the family members - loved ones - friends - relatives, etc,.

These include but are not limited to; Myrna Smith, Patti Parry, Marty Lacker, Lamar Fike, Red West, Joe Esposito, Sonny West, Bill Black, Scotty Moore, and Joe Guercio.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention Todd Morgan who started working at Graceland when it opened and (deservingly so) eventually became THE liaison between Graceland/EPE and Elvis fans.

Todd was a good man and a good friend. I always looked forward to our email exchanges and since we both were interested in Elvis and were the same age we had things in common not associated with Elvis. He unexpectedly died a few years back and the world lost a good man but his professional, and personal, endeavors aren't forgotten.

Each year we (sadly) lose many of those who were in Elvis' lire and that is why we should reach out, support, acknowledge, etc. those who are still alive and have been integral players in the life of Elvis Presley onstage and off and/or have contributed greatly to inform others about Elvis through books, blogs, etc. They include but are not limited to; Billy Smith, Larry Geller, Alanna Nash, Sandi Pichon, Sandie Kay Stevens, Paul Litcher, Russ Howe, and Phil Arnold.

There are others who have websites, etc. that we encourage others to visit and they are included on our international award winning Elvis Presley website of www.ElvisCollector.info. Do yourself a favor and check it out.

Take care and may God bless you and yours.