Post by Admin on Jul 23, 2012 13:20:06 GMT -5
Next month (August) in Nashville, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will present "Celebrate the King," a series of programs honoring the career and legacy of Elvis Presley.
This year marks the 35th anniversary of Presley's death.
On Aug. 11, "Songs Fit for a King: Top Songwriters Remember Elvis" will begin at 1:30 p.m.
Legendary songwriters Jerry Chesnut, Mac Davis, Dallas Frazier and Billy Swan will tell stories about their original compositions that Presley recorded. At 1 p.m. that day, Hatch Show Print will present a free letterpress demonstration for families (ages 5 and up). Participants will pull a limited-edition Elvis Presley postcard on a vintage letterpress.
On Aug. 18, producer, songwriter, guitarist and studio owner Chips Moman will sit for an interview at 1:30 p.m.
In 1969, Moman produced Presley's comeback hits — including "Suspicious Minds," "In the Ghetto" and "Kentucky Rain." Moman will share stories about his work with Presley and other artists.
Other events will include:
Aug. 12, 2 p.m. — Free film, "Elvis: That's The Way It Is — Special Edition."
Aug. 19, 1 p.m. — Slap bass demonstration with Joe Fick.
Aug. 19, 2 p.m. — Free film, "Elvis '56."
Visitors can also enjoy a complimentary Elvis and Country Music visitor guide available with museum admission at the box office.
The guide allows visitors to explore a number of the museum's artifacts and learn how they relate to the King. Presley's 1960 "Solid Gold" Cadillac, his 1928 Kimball Gold Piano, archival footage of his landmark appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and more are currently on display.
Visit the museum's website, www.countrymusichalloffame.org, for complete admission details or call (615) 416-2001.
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