Published: October 17, 2011
2011 American Idol Star, Lauren Alaina, to Officially "Flip the Switch" and Light the Grounds of Elvis Presley's Graceland
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Elvis
Presley's Graceland in Memphis, Tenn., will officially begin the
holiday season by "flipping the switch" on the traditional lights and
decorations on the 13.8 acre mansion property during the annual
lighting ceremony on November 18. The extensive Christmas
display includes hundreds of blue lights along the driveway, a life-size
Nativity scene, Santa and his sleigh, and much more, all originally
displayed at Graceland by Elvis and the Presley family.
Highlighting the 2011 lighting ceremony will be Lauren Alaina,
finalist from the tenth season of "American Idol," who will "flip the
switch" to officially light the Graceland property and kick off the
holiday festivities.
The event this year will also have a special partnership and sweepstakes
with CMT.com
and Sirius
XM. In addition to experiencing the most magical night of the
year at the king's home in Memphis, one lucky winner and a guest will
have a private meet 'n' greet with "American Idol" finalist and
entertainer Lauren Alaina and the opportunity to share the
experience with Elvis fans around the world as a guest DJ on Elvis Radio
on Sirius XM. The trip also includes the complete Memphis experience
with two nights at Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel, dinner at the Hard
Rock Cafe on Beale Street and tickets to all the Memphis attractions,
including Graceland, Sun Studio, the Rock 'n' Soul Museum and Stax
Museum of American Soul Music. To enter to win, visit http://www.cmt.com/community/sweepstakes/2011/graceland-lauren-alaina/.
The interiors of Graceland mansion will also be decked in Elvis'
Christmas decor. Included will be his traditional red velvet drapes as
well as Presley family Christmas artifacts on display around several
trees throughout the home.
Santa will be available for pictures with the kids following the
lighting ceremony on November 18. The public is welcome to attend the
free lighting event. Regular paid tours of Graceland will operate the
day of the lighting ceremony from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Others from
around the world can enjoy the evening live via the "GracelandCam " at www.elvis.com.
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WHAT/WHO:
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Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Elvis Presley's Graceland
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WHEN:
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November 18 at 6:00 p.m. Central Time
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WHERE:
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Graceland Plaza, Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis
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For video b-roll of the event visit:
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User IP address: 168.215.127.168
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Username: epetv
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Password: ElvisLives!
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ftp://epetv:ElvisLives!@168.215.127.168
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The video will be on high quality QuickTime h.264 files and will
be available at 9:00 p.m. CST
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For more detailed information please visit www.elvis.com
or call 901.332.3322
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About Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. is based in Memphis, with additional
offices in Los Angeles. In addition to Graceland and its related
attractions in Memphis, including the Heartbreak Hotel, EPE is
aggressively involved in a worldwide licensing program, merchandising,
music publishing, and television, film, video and Internet projects. For
more information on EPE and Graceland, visit www.elvis.com.
EPE is a subsidiary of CKX, Inc. (www.ckx.com.)
For Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
Kevin Kern, 901-344-3127
kkern@elvis.com
or
David
Beckwith, 323-845-9836
david@thebeckwithcompany.com
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