As a session player for Chips Moman at American Sound, Ronnie played on Elvis’ “Kentucky Rain” and sang harmony on “Don’t Cry Daddy.” In addition, Ronnie performed for two of Elvis’ New Year’s Eve parties and would later go on to record “Smokey Mountain Rain,” where he paid tribute to “Kentucky Rain” by incorporating the same sound of thunder that Elvis used. Ronnie also has a special connection to Elvis, which makes this Elvis Week appearance an exciting addition. As one of the most successful country music artists of all time and a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, Ronnie is a 12-time ACM and CMA winner, has sold over 30 million albums and has had 40 #1 hits. Six-time GRAMMY Award winning singer Ronnie Milsap will perform a concert at the Soundstage at Graceland on the evening of Tuesday, August 13. Events will be held at the Mansion, the entertainment and exhibit complex, Elvis Presley’s Memphis, the AAA Four-Diamond Guest House at Graceland resort hotel and the just-opened Graceland Exhibition Center. Events include appearances by celebrities and musicians, The Auction at Graceland, Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Finals, live concerts, fan events, and more. Nine-Day Event to Celebrate the Music, Life and Legacy of Elvis PresleyĮlvis Week 2019 will mark the 42nd anniversary of Elvis’ passing and Graceland is preparing for the gathering of Elvis fans and friends from around the world for the nine-day celebration of Elvis’ life.