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Country Stars Set to Perform on “Elvis All-Star Tribute”

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  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

Stars across the spectrum gather together for NBC’s Elvis All-Star Tribute for the King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley. Blake Shelton will host the event. The event will feature performances from Shelton himself, as well as huge country stars like Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Pistol Annies, and Carrie Underwood.

https://www.facebook.com/elvis/videos/367044943849248

The show will also include special performances outside of the country music genre. Superstar John Legend will also lend his talents to the spectacle. Other artists who will perform include Ed Sheeran, Post Malone, Alessia Cara, and Shawn Mendes.

https://www.facebook.com/elvis/photos/a.88884213791/10157003076113792/?type=3&theater

The event is said to be documenting a historic moment: Elvis’ 1968 Comeback Special. This special event has recently celebrated its 50-year anniversary.

The show is considered a crucial point in Presley’s career. It was his first live performance in seven years and helped rekindle  his music career after he had taken a break from it to pursue his acting career. The original special aired the 3rd of December 1968 and saw the King performing many of his iconic songs including “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” “Love Me Tender,” “Hound Dog,” and “Jailhouse Rock.”

Line Up

“Trouble” & “Guitar Man” – Blake Shelton

“Hound Dog” – Shawn Mendes

“Burning Love” – Keith Urban

“Baby, What You Want Me to Do” – Keith Urban & Post Malone

“Jailhouse Rock” – John Fogerty

“Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Ed Sheeran

“Always on My Mind” – Kelsea Ballerini

“Heartbreak Hotel” – Jennifer Lopez

“One Night” – Darius Rucker

“Suspicious Minds” – Blake Shelton

“Love Me Tender” – Alessia Cara

“Memories” – Mac Davis

“A Little Less Conversation” – John Legend

“Are You Lonesome Tonight” – Little Big Town

“Blue Suede Shoes” – Adam Lambert

“Love Me” – Pistol Annies

Hits Medley (“That’s All Right,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Blue Suede Shoes”) – Mac Davis, Post Malone, Little Big Town, Darius Rucker & Blake Shelton

Gospel Medley (“How Great Thou Art,” “He Touched Me,” “You’ll Never Walk Alone” – Carrie Underwood & Yolanda Adams

“Little Sister” – Dierks Bentley

“It’s Now or Never” – Josh Groban

“If I Can Dream” – Elvis Presley, Carrie Underwood, Shawn Mendes, Post Malone, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton

Fans and die-hards alike can tune in on NBC on the 17th of February at 9 PM ET/PT to watch the spectacle unfold. 

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