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John Wilkinson was by Elvis Presley's side for the last 10 years of the singer's life, playing over 1,200 shows with Presley until 1977. The pairing was both destined and miraculous, as Wilkinson once snuck backstage to tell the legend that he didn't know how to play guitar. The slight -- from a 10-year-old Wilkinson -- was received warmly by the King, but it'd be another decade before they'd join forces. The rhythm guitarist died on on Friday (Jan. 11) after a battle with cancer.

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Memphis dignitaries and music fans will gather at Graceland to celebrate the birthday of Elvis Presley, who would have turned 78 today (Jan. 8). The ceremony will feature a cake cutting, while a new Elvis exhibit also opens today.

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Elvis Presley is an iconic performer that everyone knows, even though many of you may have born after his death in 1977. Today, we begin our "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. with the number one country song on this day in 1956, "Don't Be Cruel". Elvis had a number one with that on pop charts as well, and the flip side of that record, "Hound Dog" shared the number one spot.

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As mentioned earlier by Matt Herkimer, Elvis Presley died on this day at age 42 in 1977. While many associate Elvis with "Rock & Roll", and rightfully so, many of his pop hits were big country hits as well. Today, we'll begin our "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. with  "The King's" number one country song in 1977, "Way Down", and the last song released before his death.

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It was one of those days that we of a certain age will remember exactly where we were when we heard the news that Elvis Presley had died. It was August 16 1977, 35 years ago today, and he had been found lying on his bathroom floor, unresponsive, and rushed to a Memphis hospital where he was declared dead.  He was 42 years old. The "King of Rock and Roll" was gone, never to be forgotten. If anything his legend has only grown larger over the years. How is he being remembered today?

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Elvis Presley was not only a huge rock 'n roll star, but many of his songs hit number one on the country charts. Today, we kick of our "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. with a song Elvis recorded on this day back in 1956, "Don't Be Cruel", which eventually went to number one.

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He was "The King of Rock and Roll", "Elvis the Pelvis" and the "Tupelo, Mississippi Flash". He was many things to many people but, above all, he was an American icon. Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935 and took the world by storm before his 20th birthday. Sadly, he passed away at age 42 in 1977. There have been postage stamps depicting the "young" Elvis and the "old" Elvis but this is the way I care to remember him.

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About this time every year, Forbes comes out with their annual "Top Earning Dead Celebrities".  For years the list was always headed by Elvis, but since Michael Jackson's death the king has been bumped to number 2.  Thus starts the debate, is Michael Jackson the new "King." 

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Elvis Presley is generally known as "The King of Rock and Roll". However early in his career he was just as successful on the country charts as he was on the pop. It was on this date , August 18, of 1956 that Elvis hit the #1 position on the country charts with "Don't Be Cruel" backed with "Hound Dog". The two-sided smash stayed on top for 10 straight weeks making it his 2nd biggest country hit . ("Heartbreak Hotel" was his biggest). Check out this clip from "The Ed Sullivan Show" to see Elvis at the very top of his game.

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If you've been attending FrogFest for many years, perhaps you've seen our resident 'Elvis.'  We love his visit to FrogFest every year. Elvis got a special treat when Jeff Bates was performing 'Suspicious Minds' as he was escorted front and center to sing along.  We caught the tail end of the performance.

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Tim McGraw finds connections from George Washington to Elvis Presley as he digs into his family history on NBC's "Who Do You Think You Are."

When talking about his relationship with his famous baseball great father, Tug McGraw, Tim gets emotional, holding back tears.  At other times, he makes jokes to lighten the mood.  But in the end he discovers he gets his spirit, drive and determination from his ancestors.

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This weekend was Elvis Presley Birthday Celebration weekend at Graceland in Memphis. A number of events were held to commemorate the 76th anniversary of his birth including special tours, remembrances from close friends and a Saturday night concert by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra performing  many of his hits. Although best known as the "King of Rock and Roll" Elvis was also a very successful country artist chalking up 11 #1 songs on the Billboard Country charts.

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