One-Of-A-Kind Tribute Brings Art and Music to Elvis’ Birthplace With TV Show Launch
NASHVILLE, TN — As fans gather and the movie marathons mark what would have been Elvis Presley’s 83rd birthday this week, entertainer Ronnie McDowell announces a one-of-a-kind tribute to The King. An American Trilogy on Canvas, in concert with Ronnie McDowell will be held at Elvis Presley’s Birthplace in Tupelo, Mississippi on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 6pm with special guest Chris McDaniel.
The event is built around original artwork by McDowell that captures the birth of a musical legend. It is part of the launch of a new television venture for Ronnie McDowell, Painting America. And for this hour-long pilot, Ronnie McDowell has chosen to interpret the moment a young Elvis received his first guitar his mother purchased in the Tupelo Hardware Store.
The singer whose career began with the tribute song to Elvis, The King Is Gone, will tour the hardware store with cameras rolling. McDowell has also found Elvis’s first guitar, the very guitar purchased at the Tupelo Hardware Store. And film crews will be there to show it off.
It all leads up to an evening concerts with Ronnie McDowell at Elvis Presley’s Birthplace, where he will unveil his new masterpiece.
Fans can witness this remarkable story, artwork and music by purchasing tickets from the Elvis Presley Birthplace. Call 662-841-1245 between 9am & 5pm or visit https://
A portion of the proceeds will be given to Regional Rehab Facility (an Elvis Presley Fan Club Charity).
This will just be the first episode in a series of journeys across America that will highlight amazing stories and historical events through Ronnie McDowell’s Norman Rockwell influenced paintings and his music.
I love Ronnie McDowell! He has entertained me through the years since “The King Is Gone” was released in 1977. I first saw him in concert in 1980 and have been a devoted fan ever since! I am truly blessed to have seen Ronnie as often as possible. He is a wonderful singer and artist! And he is a great friend as he loves each of his fans and remembers us!