Donna Presley: First Cousin to Elvis/Grew Up at Graceland/Author
06/22/23 • 50 min
Donna is the first cousin to Elvis Presley was kind enough to join my show and talk Graceland, Elvis, and her life growing up.
What was it like Donna growing up at Graceland? Her one-word answer sums it up. The funny story of when she realized how big of a star Elvis was. Donna recalls the time Elvis proposed that she live with them at Graceland and what her mother, Nash said. Stores about opening fan mail when she worked for her Uncle Vernon.
Was Graceland just home or did she realize how special a place it was? The advice Elvis gave to Donna on a rare occasion when they had a one-on-one conversation which leads to Elvis meeting her fiancé and how that ended up. More Elvis stories about how he loved to have fun which takes fireworks to a whole new level!
What was Vernon and Gladys Presley like, Elvis singing at home, the jungle room, and what she misses most about living on Graceland. What was her relationship with Priscilia that has a funny story with it. The reason behind why she decided to start telling stories about Graceland & Elvis.
Donna tells the details of when Elvis passed. Elvis was a sick man with many health issues but always looked out for others ahead of himself and the irony that every member of the Presley family has died from the same cause. She tells her thoughts on the new movie- Elvis; what was accurate and what was not.
She has books! Get them below. Donna is performing and traveling the globe, help get her to Vegas and your area. Being on the board of the charity, Choosing to Live-Suicide Prevention.
Donna Presley Links:
Website: https://www.thedonnapresleycollection.com/
Self-Published Elvis As I Remember Him, One Flower While I Live: https://www.thedonnapresleycollection.com/collection/p/style-02-e3z27
Purchase Donna’s Other Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=donna+presley&crid=115XIFC4TZXVP&sprefix=donna+presley%2Caps%2C138&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
Choosing To Live Suicide Prevention: https://neversuicide.org/
Donna on Face book: https://www.facebook.com/DonnaPresleyOfficial
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Donna is the first cousin to Elvis Presley was kind enough to join my show and talk Graceland, Elvis, and her life growing up.
What was it like Donna growing up at Graceland? Her one-word answer sums it up. The funny story of when she realized how big of a star Elvis was. Donna recalls the time Elvis proposed that she live with them at Graceland and what her mother, Nash said. Stores about opening fan mail when she worked for her Uncle Vernon.
Was Graceland just home or did she realize how special a place it was? The advice Elvis gave to Donna on a rare occasion when they had a one-on-one conversation which leads to Elvis meeting her fiancé and how that ended up. More Elvis stories about how he loved to have fun which takes fireworks to a whole new level!
What was Vernon and Gladys Presley like, Elvis singing at home, the jungle room, and what she misses most about living on Graceland. What was her relationship with Priscilia that has a funny story with it. The reason behind why she decided to start telling stories about Graceland & Elvis.
Donna tells the details of when Elvis passed. Elvis was a sick man with many health issues but always looked out for others ahead of himself and the irony that every member of the Presley family has died from the same cause. She tells her thoughts on the new movie- Elvis; what was accurate and what was not.
She has books! Get them below. Donna is performing and traveling the globe, help get her to Vegas and your area. Being on the board of the charity, Choosing to Live-Suicide Prevention.
Donna Presley Links:
Website: https://www.thedonnapresleycollection.com/
Self-Published Elvis As I Remember Him, One Flower While I Live: https://www.thedonnapresleycollection.com/collection/p/style-02-e3z27
Purchase Donna’s Other Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=donna+presley&crid=115XIFC4TZXVP&sprefix=donna+presley%2Caps%2C138&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
Choosing To Live Suicide Prevention: https://neversuicide.org/
Donna on Face book: https://www.facebook.com/DonnaPresleyOfficial
Before the Lights Links:
THE LIGHT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_cBUd3MLwoejlVpn5Vt9JA
Hire Tommy to Speak: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/public-speaking
Become a BTL Member: https://www.beforethelightspo
The BJ ShowSport Chat (The BJ Show) will cover all AFL games, quiz and more. Subscribe today.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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Ed Freeman Links:
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The Day The Music Died Documentary featuring Ed: https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/vrmcb4z5mbx3CwjVzC4L5x_76JIz1t8h/
Follow Ed’s Photography on IG: https://www.instagram.com/edfreemanphoto/
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The BJ ShowSport Chat (The BJ Show) will cover all AFL games, quiz and more. Subscribe today.
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