On Friday (Nov. 18) , American Idol Season 10 runner-up, Lauren Alaina was joined by by patients from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to light up Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley, and kick off the holiday festivities.
The extensive Christmas display includes hundreds of blue lights along the driveway, a life-size Nativity scene, Santa and his sleigh, and much more, all originally displayed at Graceland by Elvis and the Presley family.
The interiors of Graceland mansion are decked in Elvis’ Christmas décor. Included are his traditional red velvet drapes as well as Presley family Christmas artifacts on display around several trees throughout the home.
After Lauren flipped the switch, she sang a couple of tunes including her single “Georgia Peaches” and “Blue Christmas” made famous by Elvis (she donned a pair of Elvis shades for the occasion!)
Check out some SUPER High definition videos from the event below
Lauren Alaina talks about Elvis Presley from the Podium
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjSMv2zc96E
Lauren and her young friends flip the switch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ciuhsOwX-U
Interview with Lauren Outside of Graceland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq-INsfZMVc
Lauren gets a tour of Graceland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyZYO90Wux8
Excerpt of Lauren singing “Georgia Peaches”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1WnWjHLNzY
Excerpt of Lauren singing Blue Christmas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cFgSTHMHeA