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Ashley Judd recollects Elvis Presley casting a spell on the mic

Ashley Judd recollects Elvis Presley casting a spell on the mic

Los Angeles: Hollywood actress Ashley Judd has shared her fond memories of watching Elvis Presley perform and record, detailing how it was a regular part of her childhood. Her step-father, Larry Strickland, sang bass with The King for six years and was a member of the gospel quartet, J.D. Sumner and the Stamps. Judd expressed her pride in her step-father's induction into the Hall of Graceland Legends, and shared a video of her playing from the albums he recorded with Elvis.

She also reminisced about being invited on stage to harmonize with Ann-Margret during Graceland's 50th anniversary celebration and shared more stories from her childhood with the King.

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