Post Malone went full rockstar after his Elvis Presley tribute during the NBC special Christmas at Graceland.
On November 29, the very first live music special took place at Graceland, Elvis Presley’s iconic home. It was executive produced by Presley’s eldest grandchild, actress Riley Keough, who made a few special appearances to introduce some of the incredible artists who performed.
“My family and I are elated to open the doors to Graceland in this first-of-its-kind special,” Keough said in a statement. “With intimate musical performances drawing inspiration from my grandfather Elvis’s cherished Christmases in Memphis, viewers will be invited to experience firsthand the magic that is Christmas at Graceland.”
The special was indeed magical.
Graceland was decorated to the nines with lights, Christmas trees, ornaments, and more. The special started with Lainey Wilson driving onto the property and kicking off the night with an epic performance of “Santa Claus Is Back In Town.” She wore a red jumpsuit with a cape, similar to Presley’s iconic white jumpsuit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG2WUneTxlE
The incredible performances didn’t stop there. Kane Brown dazzled with his rendition of “Blue Christmas,” which featured vocals from The King himself, John Legend performed “Xmas (War Is Over)” on Presley’s piano, and Alanis Morrissette sang “last Christmas” in front of Presley’s iconic plane, Lisa Marie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rd8Q2i1_Vw
Post Malone steals the show.
Every performance during the Christmas at Graceland special was unique and incredible in their own way, but the one performance that really had people talking was rapper-singer Post Malone’s cover of “Devil In Disguise.”
Post Malone stood on a platform over the Graceland swimming pool and performed the 1963 hit song accompanied by just an electric guitar. It was quite the haunting rendition, but the fans were loving it.
See some of the online reaction below.
I need the devil in disguise cover on spotify in 5 minutes or else @PostMalone
— c (@courtxtayler) November 30, 2023
I need @PostMalone’s cover of Devil In Disguise like yesterday. Amazing amazing amazing! 👏🏻#ChristmasAtGraceland
— Jamie (@ReturnToPresley) November 30, 2023
Post Malone made my Christmas on the Elvis special. Can’t wait for the video to post
— kat S (@ksnatchez) November 30, 2023
After he sang the final note, Post Malone said, “I love you guys so f**king much, and I love you so very much Elvis! Have a great night, and Merry Christmas!” before jumping in the pool, guitar and all!
You can hear producers laugh before one says, “I told him the pool wasn’t heated!” Another one said, “That’s rock and roll.”
Watch his epic performance below.