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    • May 27, 1955
    The Volunteer State celebrates Tennessee Ernie Ford Day as the singer returns to his hometown, Bristol
    Jun 29, 1956
    Ebenezer, Kentucky, observes Merle Travis Day by unveiling a plaque that features the lyrics from the chorus of the Travis-penned "Sixteen Tons." The Everly Brothers attend the ceremony
    Jul 4, 1956
    The city of Memphis declares Elvis Presley Day when the singer performs at the Memphis Chicks' ballpark
    Sep 26, 1956
    Tupelo, Mississippi, declares Elvis Presley Day when the singer plays his hometown. He receives a guitar-shaped key to the city, and plays to an audience that includes teenager Tammy Wynette
    Mar 1, 1958
    New Orleans proclaims Elvis Presley Day while The King is in the city, ready to do location shooting for the movie "King Creole"
    May 17, 1958
    Ferriday, Louisiana, celebrates Jerry Lee Lewis Day and gives the singer the key to the city, following a parade
    Jun 20, 1959
    Shreveport mayor Clyde Fant declares Johnny Horton Day. While performing that night on "The Louisiana Hayride," Horton receives a transatlantic phone call from friend and soldier Elvis Presley
    Feb 25, 1961
    Elvis Presley performs his first concert since returning from the Army--a charity event in Memphis. Tennessee governor Buford Ellington proclaims Elvis Presley Day
    Mar 2, 1961
    The Volunteer State observes Tennessee Ernie Ford Day as the singer visits the Tennessee legislature in Nashville
    Mar 29, 1961
    Governor Ernest Vandivar declares Brenda Lee Day in the state of Georgia



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