MUSIC

Christmas with Elvis

Billy Stanley met his stepbrother Elvis Presley when he was seven years old. He and his younger brothers would celebrate Christmas at Graceland, but Stanley says every day with Elvis was like Christmas.

“The only difference between Christmas and everyday life with Elvis is during Christmas, we had a tree,” says Stanley. ”Elvis was the only person I ever met that truly tried to make―’Why can’t every day be be like Christmas’? He tried his best to make it that way.”

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Jamie O’Neal’s ‘Gulf Of Mexico’ Captures Florida Christmas Fun

Who doesn’t need a dose of the beach in the middle of December?

Country singer Jamie O’Neal has offered just that in her new Christmas album ‘Spirit & Joy.’ Filled with heartfelt holiday music including three original songs, the album’s track “Gulf of Mexico,” co-written with her husband Rodney Good and father Jimmy Murphy channels holiday fun paired with sand, surf and umbrella drinks.

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The Bellamy Brothers Talk Albums, Vinyl, Songwriting, Humor, and Crossing Genres – Episode 572

Bellamy Brothers, Howard and David Bellamy join Nancy to discuss 40 Years: The Vinyl Album, their first vinyl in over 30 years, their music-making process, and their journey from #1 pop hit “Let Your Love Flow” to country music stardom. Plus, the Bellamys discuss their early music influences, comedy in music, the power of humor, fans, aging, hanging out with Blake Shelton, and keeping a duo rocking.

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