From August 8-16, Elvis fans and music lovers from around the world will make their pilgrimage to Memphis for a week of live performances, panels, contests, movie screenings, the annual Candlelight Vigil, and more, all celebrating the enduring legacy of Elvis Presley.
Elvis Week 2025 is a few short months away and there are more exciting announcements – including more guests being added to the line-up.
New guests just added to the Elvis Week line-up include:
- Carol Connors, who was the lead vocalist of the pop vocal trio The Teddy Bears who had the #1 hit “To Know Him Is to Love Him.” Connors also co-wrote the Oscar-nominated theme “Gonna Fly Now” for the film Rocky. Carol will be a guest at Elvis: An Author’s Perspective on August 13.
- Ann Moses, who was editor of “Tiger Beat Magazine” from 1965 – 1972. Moses sat on the stage for Elvis’ ‘68 Comeback Special, observed filming for Change of Habit, attended Elvis’ opening show at the International Hotel on July 31, 1969, and photographed his performance at the midnight show on August 1, 1969. She is the author of the book Meow! My Groovy Life with Tiger Beat’s Teen Idols – and will be a guest at Elvis: An Author’s Perspective on August 13.
- Sandy Kawelo was a dancer in Elvis’ 1966 film Paradise, Hawaiian Style. During the filming of the movie, she met Elvis’ close friend Jerry Schilling. Sandy and Jerry were married from 1967 to 1973, during which they spent a lot of time at Graceland, and with the Presley family and entourage. Kawelo will share stories at Conversations on Elvis on August 15.
- Linda Stone, joining her husband Charles Stone at the Conversations on the Colonel on August 14 (exclusive to Platinum and Gold packages), will share stories and memories of knowing, on a personal level, both Elvis Presley and his famous manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
- Terry Mike Jeffrey, veteran singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, sings musical styles from most genres all his life, and is especially known for his presentation of Elvis’ music. He will be part of the Inspired by Elvis show on August 16 at the Guest House Theater.
Previously announced guests include Linda Thompson, Jerry Schilling, Tony Orlando, Larry Gatlin, Brenda Lee, Larry Strickland, Jim Murray and Terry Blackwood, past Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest winners; among others. A complete list of guests, schedule of events, and links to purchase tickets are all available at ElvisWeek.com.