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Seventy years ago today, Elvis Presley released a double-sided record that made chart history. "Don't Be Cruel" and "Hound Dog" dominated Billboard's Hot 100 for 11 weeks straight, setting a record that stood for over three decades.
A small Canadian town pulled together for an Elvis-themed fundraiser that's helping save their beloved library from water damage. Two local students stole the show with heartwarming tribute performances that had the whole community tapping their blue suede shoes.
A 23-year-old Australian just won his first professional tournament on one of golf's biggest stages, finishing flawlessly under the lights. Elvis Smylie held off Spanish legend Jon Rahm with nerves of steel to claim victory in Saudi Arabia.
When the Bee Gees performed an acoustic version of "Massachusetts" on The Tonight Show in 1973, their perfect three-part harmony left Johnny Carson visibly emotional. The intimate performance showcased why the brothers' songwriting genius touched everyone from Frank Sinatra to Elvis Presley.
After 19 years of inspiring students at her alma mater, Laura Presley became only the second Mercer County teacher ever to win West Virginia Teacher of the Year. Her school welcomed her back with a police escort and massive pep rally.
That alarm clock in "A Day in the Life" and Elvis's laughter in "Are You Lonesome Tonight" weren't planned. Some of music's most memorable moments happened by pure accident.
Presley Leonard and her Roxboro Community School teammates just brought home a 2A state softball championship. The senior leader helped her team achieve what every high school athlete dreams of.
Edwin Rayner started singing on TikTok in his mid-90s after his wife's death, and now has 1.3 million followers who adore his heartfelt covers. His latest rendition of "Hey There Delilah" has nearly 900,000 likes and proves it's never too late to chase a dream.
A toddler who went viral for drumming and singing "Pocketful of Sunshine" in perfect pitch just became the youngest performer ever on the Grand Ole Opry stage. Little Remi's natural talent has music experts calling him a genuine prodigy.
When Donald announced he'd learn guitar at 80, his family thought it was a joke. Five years later, his daughter sits outside just to hear him play the songs from her childhood.
A Memphis surgeon just brought hope to patients with a rare eye disease that had no treatment options until now. His journey from college volunteer to groundbreaking specialist shows how service and science can change lives.
A new $53 million museum celebrating Bruce Springsteen and American music history opens Saturday in Long Branch, New Jersey, where The Boss was born. The center features rare artifacts from music legends and tells the story of protest through song.
Las Vegas honored Bruno Mars with his own street and a citywide celebration. But the highlight was when he read his father's heartfelt text that ended with a perfect dad joke.
Stephen Colbert closed 11 years of late-night television with music, laughter, and a touching gift from Paul McCartney. The emotional finale brought together comedy legends and ended with a Beatles tribute in the same studio where the band debuted 62 years ago.
Four young runners just broke a record that seemed untouchable for three decades. Team D1 Elite Track Club made history at the AAU Junior Olympics, proving that the next generation of athletes is faster than ever.
The oldest player on Team USA's hockey roster led his younger teammates to a dominant Olympic debut. Brock Nelson scored twice to power the U.S. to victory in Milan.
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A plastics executive started collecting traffic cones in 1986 to win a design lawsuit and never stopped. His collection has grown from 137 to over 500 cones from around the world.
When Carole Wade took the mic at her Dallas senior living facility, her haunting rendition of "Landslide" stopped the room cold. This former band leader proves music's power never ages.
Volunteers arrived an hour early to clean Cedar Key's waters during the 41st annual International Coastal Cleanup, combining environmental action with youth leadership opportunities. Students turned trash collection into fundraising while helping scientists track ecosystem health.
After losing her husband Nick Cordero to COVID-19 in 2020, Amanda Kloots spent six years learning to live alongside grief while finding joy again. Now she's launching Good Grief, a podcast creating community for others navigating life's hardest losses.
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