Kacey Musgraves, Lana Del Rey and Post Malone at ‘Christmas at Graceland’.Photo:Katherine Bomboy/NBC (3)
Katherine Bomboy/NBC (3)
For the first time ever,Elvis Presley’s iconic Graceland property opened its doors to host live music performances on Nov. 29 as a part of theChristmas at Gracelandholiday special.
Honoring the King of Rock ‘N’ Roll’s music and his love of the holiday season, a handful of A-list pop and country music stars performed at the Memphis estate during the first-of-its-kind special on NBC.
Riley Keough, the daughter of Elvis andPriscilla Presley’s only childLisa Marie, was among the executive producers and appeared throughout the event. The actress joined talent likeAlanis Morissette,John Legend,Kacey Musgraves,Kane Brown,Lainey Wilson,Lana Del Rey,Post MaloneandThe War and Treaty, who all offered live performances honoring the music legend inside of and on the grounds of the storied home.
See all of the performances from the festive special, which is now streaming in its entirety on Peacock, below.
Musgraves, 35, sang The King’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love” on the soundtrack forBaz Luhrmann’s 2022 biopicElvis, and in a full circle moment, she performed it at Graceland, as well.
The country music star was a vision in white, wearing a glistening gown and snowflake-like earrings, and styled her hair in a bouffant, as if in a nod to Priscilla. During her emotional performance, the Grammy winner sang next to a grand piano on the front steps of the estate while photographs of the Presley family were projected behind her. With her sweet twang lulling the tender lyrics, she gave a beautiful rendition. It was also a lovely send-off to the special, as she sang the finale and drove off in a convertible through Graceland’s gates before the credits rolled.
In a festive turn that also honored the rock legend, Kane Brown, 30, sang one of his most beloved Christmas songs, “Blue Christmas.” A charming, lackadaisical performance, the country hitmaker strolled around the barn and grounds while singing before he joined a full band that was positioned outside.
Wilson, 31, also rang in the yuletide. The country star gave her own flair to “Santa Claus Is Back in Town,” a song that appeared on the Grammy winner’s first holiday album,Elvis’ Christmas Album, along with “Blue Christmas.” Wilson rocked around the Christmas tree as she emphasized the soulful, bluesy elements of the song, jamming out with a full band on Graceland’s front steps.
Dressed in a ‘60s-inspired dress with her makeup done in her signature cat eye eyeliner, the alternative star — who hasexpressed her love for the Presley familythroughout her career, including in song lyrics — looked resonant of Priscilla. Singing in a soulful register and hitting the high notes, she offered a deeply romantic rendition of the song — like something out of Presley’s own era.
“I love you so f—ing much, and I love you so much, Elvis. Have a great night and a merry Christmas,” he said at the end of the song before strumming his guitar once more and jumping straight into the pool.
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The War and Treaty brought the energy of Elvis’ 1968 comeback special toChristmas at Graceland. The husband and wife duo sang from a stage replicating the bright red set Presley famously sang on in what was supposed to be a traditional holiday show and ended up being an eclectic rock set that relaunched his career.
Performers Michael Trotter and Tanya Blount sang the “If I Can Dream,” which the “Burning Love” artist debuted on the special. Their powerhouse vocals impressed, highlighting the gospel-inspired elements of the song, and their chemistry was on full display, as well.
source: people.com
