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*''See also: [[Elvis Presley phenomenon]]''
 
*''See also: [[Elvis Presley phenomenon]]''
 
[[File:YoungElvisPresley.jpg|thumb|right|110px|A young Presley]]
 
[[File:YoungElvisPresley.jpg|thumb|right|110px|A young Presley]]
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Presley has had a great effect on music and a satellite radio station dedicated to playing his works, his home is a historic landmark and attracts many visitors across the world, and many entertainers make a living impersonating him. Presley also makes the most money of any deceased performer.
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Presley has had a great effect on music; this includes: a satellite radio station dedicated to playing just his songs, his home is a historic landmark which attracts many visitors from across the world, and many entertainers make a living impersonating him. Presley also makes the most money of any performer who is dead.
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===Halls of Fame===
 
===Halls of Fame===
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In 1986 he was inducted into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]], in 1998 the Country Music Hall of Fame and in 2001 the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.  In 2007 Elvis Presley was inducted into the Hit Parade Hall of Fame.
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Presley has been inducted into different music halls of fame:
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*1986: The [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]]  
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*1998: The Country Music Hall of Fame  
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*2001: The [[Gospel Music Hall of Fame]]
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*2007: The Hit Parade Hall of Fame
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===Elvis Presley Enterprises===
 
===Elvis Presley Enterprises===
 
Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) originally founded by former manager Neal in 1954, created Graceland as a tourist attraction, secured copyrights for Presley's image and intellectual property. They have become the official organization to sell Presley merchandise. Lisa Marie and Priscilla Presley are involved with and solely owned the company, until CKX Inc. acquired an 85% stake with Lisa Marie with a 15% stake.
 
Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) originally founded by former manager Neal in 1954, created Graceland as a tourist attraction, secured copyrights for Presley's image and intellectual property. They have become the official organization to sell Presley merchandise. Lisa Marie and Priscilla Presley are involved with and solely owned the company, until CKX Inc. acquired an 85% stake with Lisa Marie with a 15% stake.
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===Sirius-XM Elvis Radio===
 
===Sirius-XM Elvis Radio===
 
With the launch of satellite radio, a channel dedicated entirely to the works of Elvis Presley was created. The 24 hour station plays his studio recordings, live performances, lost and rare studio sessions and interviews with many of Presley's former friends, acquaintances and bandmates. The station is located in Memphis across the Graceland estate. The Elvis Quiz Show is periodically hosted on the network, where fans can answer questions about Presley and his work to earn prizes.
 
With the launch of satellite radio, a channel dedicated entirely to the works of Elvis Presley was created. The 24 hour station plays his studio recordings, live performances, lost and rare studio sessions and interviews with many of Presley's former friends, acquaintances and bandmates. The station is located in Memphis across the Graceland estate. The Elvis Quiz Show is periodically hosted on the network, where fans can answer questions about Presley and his work to earn prizes.
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===Elvis is Alive conspiracies===
 
===Elvis is Alive conspiracies===
 
*''Main Article: [[Elvis is Alive conspiracies]]''
 
*''Main Article: [[Elvis is Alive conspiracies]]''
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