Where Are They Now? Hangin' Out At Elvis Week.

While Elvis fans were having a good time in Memphis, further east in middle Tennessee, Alan Jackson was celebrating 50 million good times. Alan and his wife and daughters were on hand to accept the accolades for selling 50 million albums over the course of his career. The always-humble Alan thanked everyone who had a hand in his success. And since you can’t have a good time in the south without grits, catering for the soire included bologna sandwiches, a sauté bar for grits, and something called Good Time Martinis. We don’t want to know.

News is in that The Whites, Buck Owens, and Mickey Newbury will be inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame on August 16 in Carthage, Texas. And a bus owned by tour sponsor Corona that is part of Kenny Chesney’s concert entourage was involved in an accident in Ridgeland, MS. The bus was en route to a show in New Orleans when the accident occurred. Only two stage technicians and the driver were aboard the bus that reportedly carried the merchandise. Nobody aboard the bus was hurt, but the female driver of the car that was involved in the crash was sent to the hospital with minor injuries. No word on the cause of the crash.

It’s Elvis Week in Memphis and here at The Country Station, so Dana is giving away Elvis DVD’s! Grab the Presley Password located under the Spotlight Artist and be ready to win this afternoon during the Happy Hour.

A lot has been going on around Graceland this week, including this bit of history that was overlooked on Monday. August 11th marked the 50th anniversary since Elvis received his first gold record for "Hard Headed Woman" from the Recording Industry Association of America. This was not the RIAA’s first gold award; that had actually been given out in March 1958 to Perry Como for "Catch A Falling Star." Nor was it technically the first gold for Elvis, either, since "Heartbreak Hotel," "All Shook Up" and "Don’t Be Cruel" predated the certification program, which would go on to provide an industry-wide standard for gold records. Elvis did, however, make more use of the system than anyone else. In the end, Elvis has amassed 81 gold albums and 150 total gold, platinum and multi-platinum certifications, more than any other artist. And he collected 53 gold singles, 11 of which were released prior to 1958 but still managed to qualify for certification in later years. And to this day, Elvis remains the King of gold records - surprisingly - even during a century in which he has not been alive. Counting from the year 2000, Elvis has received a dozen multi-platinum awards and 12 more platinum honors. And with 17 to his credit, Elvis leads the current decade in gold albums. Second runner up to Elvis: George Strait with 11 gold albums.

Other happenings during Elvis Week: autographs. Of the many prominent people who played a role in Elvis’ life, all but a few disappeared into relative obscurity after Elvis’ passing. Where are they now? Answer: Signing autographs at the Elvis Expo. Over 35,000 square feet of exhibit hall has become home this week to 75 booths that make up the ultimate Elvis trade show. From music to movies and merchandise, including the freebie gifties that are the hallmark of any trade show, Elvis fans had their shopping cut out for them yesterday. The Elvis Expo also allowed fans to meet those who were a part of the King’s life at one point in time, including actress Darlene Tompkins, who appeared with Elvis in the movies Blue Hawaii and Fun in Acapulco; The Imperials, gospel group and backup vocals for Elvis in Vegas; Celeste Yarnall, from Live A Little, Love a Little; DJ Fontana, Elvis’s drummer from 1955-1968; Charles Stone, who helped arrange tour schedules and security for Elvis in the '70s; Marian Cocke, Elvis's friend and private nurse from 1975-1977; and among others, Nancy Rooks, Elvis's maid and Author of Inside Graceland: Elvis' Maid Remembers. In other activities yesterday, fans kept their blue suede shoes moving to the first day of the Elvis Insider’s Conference, the semi-finals of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, and to events to benefit Elvis’ alma mater, Humes High School. Today is Day 2 of the same activities.

Elvis Week Video of the Day: Elvis sings “That’s Alright Mama” set to a slide show of early photos.