Top 12 Moments for Elvis Presley's Graceland in 2013 - Happy New Year!!

Top 12 Moments for Elvis Presley's Graceland in 2013 - Happy New Year!!
December 31, 2013

As Elvis Presley's Graceland gears up to celebrate 60 Years of Rock 'n' Roll in 2014, we wanted to take a look back at some of the biggest moments for the king during 2013. 

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From the Graceland family to yours - Happy New Year Elvis fans! 


source: http://www.elvis.com - Graceland/Elvis Presley Enterprises

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Click here to watch accompanying videos of the Top 12 moments at Elvis Presley's Graceland! 

1. Graceland is voted "#1 Iconic American Attraction" by USA Today and 10Best readers.

2. Elvis named the "#1 Streamed Music Artist of the Past Decade" by SoundExchange.

3. Elvis fans celebrate the 40th Anniversary of "Aloha from Hawaii" with a special screening at the Neal Blaisdell Center in Honolulu.

4. Sir Paul McCartney visits Graceland for the first time.

5. Lisa Marie Presley performs in the Jungle Room at Graceland and at Memphis’ Levitt Shell for the first time.

6. ENCORE Presents the Elvis Movie Collection in May.

7. Mother Dolores Hart at Elvis Week, actress-turned-nun who starred with Elvis in “Loving You” and “King Creole,” comes to Graceland as a special guest during Elvis Week 2013.

8. Little Ella Mae goes viral singing Elvis’ "American Trilogy."

9. Graceland Lighting Ceremony with Charles “Chip” Esten from ABC’s “Nashville” writes a song for the event “The Lights of Graceland.”

10. Southwest Airlines launches service in Memphis with first Elvis tribute artist to perform at 30,000 feet.

11. Graceland celebrates 45th Anniversary of the "68 Special" with newly expanded exhibit. 

12. Elvis Tribute Artist Week on the "Late Show with David Letterman."