For one of the first times ever stepping foot on the same stage, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe, Angaleena Presley, Shawn Mendes, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Lopez, John Fogerty, and many more will perform an unforgettable tribute to The King – and honor his world-famous ’68 Comeback Special.
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Over 50 years ago, on December 3, 1968, Elvis Presley took to the stage for a television performance like no other. His first in more than 7 years, this was the biggest event of the year for most of his fans and became the No. 1 rated show for NBC that season.
Now, NBC is honoring the legacy left behind by one of the biggest names in all of music with a magical night filled with tributes to the one and only – Elvis Presley.
Dubbed the Elvis All-Star Tribute, this one-night-only event is sure to be a grand event you won’t want to miss!
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“I can remember sitting in front of my television set and watching the Elvis special,” says producer Ken Ehrlich in a press release. “I already knew that I could never do what he did as an artist, but seeing that show had a great deal to do with my dreams of having a career in television production.”
On top of some of the biggest stars performing one-of-a-kind tributes to The King, this stunning special will bring rare footage of Presley to televisions across the world.
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One leaked performance from pop star Shawn Mendes has been widely circulated on social media and features him singing Presley’s famous hit, “Hound Dog.”
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Blake Shelton will be performing several hits throughout the night and also take up hosting duties. Miranda Lambert and her Pistol Annies bandmates will sing “Love Me,” and Carrie Underwood will join gospel star Yolanda Adams for a gospel medley.
To say the least, this will be a night filled with remarkable talent!
The special will air on Sunday, February 17th, at 9 p.m. EST/PST.
Watch a performance from Elvis’ original 1968 special below and let us know if you’ll be tuning in.
Full List of Performances:
“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