Graceland

:This Graceland is the estate. Graceland is also an album and song by Paul Simon or a poem by Carl Sandburg (link).

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Graceland is the name of the large white-columned estate of Elvis Presley located at 3764 Elvis Presley Blvd. in Memphis, Tennessee (). It is currently used as a museum that was opened to the public in 1982, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1991.

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On August 16, 1977, Elvis died there as a result of an overdose of mixed drugs and complications of severe heart disease. The suggestion that he died has often been questioned by people who think he went into hiding. He was buried at Graceland, and the estate has become a pilgrimage for Elvis fans across the world.

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An annual procession through the estate and past Elvis' grave is held on the anniversary of his death. The largest gathering assembled on the 25th anniversary in 2002. Despite the heavy rain, one estimate counted 40,000 people in attendance.

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Other attractions at the Graceland Estate include a museum containing many Elvis artifacts, like some of his famous Vegas jumpsuits, awards, and gold records, Elvis' jet, the Lisa Marie, and Elvis' extensive auto collection. Recently Sirius satellite radio installed an all Elvis radio station on the grounds. Subscribers all over North America can hear Elvis music from Graceland around the clock.

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In early August 2005, Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' daughter, sold the business side of her father's estate and turned over Graceland to CKX Inc., an entertainment company that also owns the American Idol TV show.

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Graceland: :This Graceland is the estate. Graceland is also an album and song by Paul Simon or a poem by Carl Sandburg (link)....

Paul Simon: This article is about the musician; for other Paul Simons, see Paul Simon (disambiguation)....

Carl Sandburg: Carl August Sandburg (January 6, 1878 – July 22, 1967), American poet, historian, novelist, balladeer and folklorist. He was born in Galesburg, Illinois of Swedish parents and died in Flat Rock, North Carolina....

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