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Kelly Clarkson Name-Checks Reba McEntire, Elvis + More in New Song 'Ain't Gonna Like This'

Christina Vinson — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:00:25 +0000

Kelly Clarkson was on fire at the 2013 Country Radio Seminar, as she introduced a new song that everyone is talking about called 'Ain't Gonna Like It'. With help from a trio of girlfriends, she hit every note and delivered in such a way that pulled everyone to their feet.

Gordon Lightfoot 'Rainy Day People' KLAW Classic

KLAW Morning Crew — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:28:35 +0000

Celebrating the rain today with our KLAW Classic! Gordon Lightfoot reached the #1 spot on the Easy Listening charts with ‘Rainy Day People’, and made it into the top 50 on the country charts. Lightfoot actually did reach the top of the country charts as a songwriter with Marty Robbins’ ‘Ribbon of Darkness’, and with [...]

John Wilkinson, Longtime Guitar Player for Elvis Presley, Dead at 67

Billy Dukes — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:30:39 +0000

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.

Elvis Presley's 78th Birthday Marked With New Exhibit and Cake Cutting

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:00:33 +0000

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. The King of Rock and Roll was born in Tupelo, Miss. on Jan. 8, 1935, and [...]

Elvis Presley 'Jailhouse Rock' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Frank Seres — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 13:15:40 +0000

We’re going way back for the K-LAW Saturday Classic. All the way back to December 2nd, 1957 – that’s 55 years ago this weekend! The song has been covered by just about everyone, from Haggard to Mellencamp. It came in at #67 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and [...]

Elvis Presley's Underwear Up for Auction

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:00:57 +0000

If you’ve ever wanted to own a one-of-a-kind piece of Elvis Presley memorabilia, now is your chance! A well-worn pair of light blue briefs — stains and all — will go up for auction soon, and is expected to fetch upwards of nearly $16,000. According to media reports, the underwear was acquired from Presley’s father, [...]

The King Lives On – Top 5 Elvis Presley Favorites

Jeri Anderson — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:01:53 +0000

I had just graduated from high school the year that Elvis Presley died. I remember exactly where I was when I heard the news; my first full time job at Wichita National Life Insurance Company. I can’t say that Elvis Presley changed my life, but I will say that I was a fan. Last month, [...]

Elvis Presley 'Kentucky Rain' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Frank Seres — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:26:30 +0000

Thirty Five years ago today, the world lost a King. Elvis Aaron Presley died at his home Graceland in Memphis August 16, 1977. Elvis recorded over 700 songs and sold 134.5 million albums in the US making him the Top Selling Solo Album Artist of all time, and 2nd overall behind the Beattles. Today’s KLAW [...]

Four Surprising Versions of 'Always On My Mind' That You May Have Never Heard! [VIDEO]

Jeri Anderson — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:37:26 +0000

Today’s KLAW Classic Song ‘Always On My Mind’ by Willie Nelson was the number one song 30 years ago today. It’s the version of the song that always comes to mind. You may be surprised to know that the song was recorded by 4 other artists as well. Little Brenda Lee had a version of [...]

Eric Bana to Play the King of Rock and Roll in 'Elvis & Nixon'

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:58:10 +0000

Australian actor Eric Bana will play Elvis Presley in the movie ‘Elvis & Nixon,’ which is based on the 1970 White House meeting between the music legend and the 37th president.