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Introduction
BREAKING: Priscilla and Lisa Marie Discuss Elvis on Today During Elvis Week
During a special Elvis Week segment on the iconic morning program Today, Priscilla Presley and Lisa Marie Presley sat side by side, reflecting on the man the world knew as the King of Rock and Roll—but whom they knew simply as Elvis. The interview, filled with emotion and rare candor, offered fans a deeply personal glimpse into their memories of him.
As the cameras rolled and the familiar Graceland images appeared onscreen, Priscilla spoke first. Calm yet visibly moved, she described Elvis as “larger than life on stage, but incredibly gentle at home.” She shared stories of quiet evenings at Graceland, when the spotlight faded and he became a devoted father, playing music in the living room or laughing over simple family moments. “People saw the icon,” she said softly, “but we saw the man.”
Lisa Marie, reflective and poised, added her own perspective—one shaped by childhood memories inside the gates of Graceland. She recalled riding golf carts through the grounds, sneaking into her father’s music room, and watching him rehearse with a mixture of awe and innocence. “To me, he was just Dad,” she explained. “But I knew even then that he belonged to the world.”
The conversation turned tender when the hosts asked about Elvis Week itself. Both women acknowledged the powerful connection fans continue to feel decades later. Priscilla expressed gratitude for the loyal community that gathers every year to honor his legacy, calling it “a celebration of love, not just of music.” Lisa Marie echoed that sentiment, noting that hearing thousands of voices sing his songs together still gives her chills.
The segment was not about headlines or rumors. Instead, it was about remembrance—about preserving Elvis’s humanity alongside his legend. As the interview concluded, a clip of Elvis performing filled the studio, and for a moment, both women simply watched in silence.
It was clear that while the world continues to celebrate a cultural icon, for Priscilla and Lisa Marie, Elvis remains something even more enduring: family.