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A 15-year-old Elvis Tribute Artist that many feel is Elvis reincarnated but looks like Joaquin Phoenix! He is the only singer in his family. The attraction started in second grade after his best friend dared him to dress up as Elvis for Halloween, which began the love affair for the King of Rock n Roll. 

Aiden also sings Johnny Cash, Josh Turner and a couple others but Elvis is his niche. He says, Elvis is a friend of his that he never got to meet and since 2nd Grade he has been singing his songs that began with “Jailhouse Rock.” Aiden spends an hour every day practicing Elvis’s music. 

He states he has watch every single video on YouTube that Elvis has watched to perfect his mannerisms and movement and some of these moves come natural to Aiden. He has jumpsuits made specifically for him along with the replica clothes and he completely embraces this vintage look and mentions; he was born in the wrong era!

Being part of a big competition in Memphis in the Big “little” King Division, he will be performing in the Graceland tent very soon, but Aiden really wants to be the Ultimate Elvis and has been to Tupelo, MS many times and performed right outside the birthplace of Elvis! What is next? VEGAS? 

Steve Pennington is his vocal coach for over the past year and half, and one Aiden believes in him in which the results speak for themselves. Pennington is the one to credit for posting his videos and putting the naysayers at bay that believed Aiden was lip synching by posting an A Capella video. How is he handling all the notoriety from his VIRAL videos? 

He tells us what long term plans are, and he has a plan B too! What does a teenager away from being Elvis? He ends with a beautiful story of the impact he has had on others. 

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Join Donna along with Elvis Tribute Artists, Harry Shahoian & Nathan Pittorf along with myself on 6 day Elvis Christmas Theme Cruise to the Caribbean! November 30-December 6, 2025.

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Donna is the first cousin to Elvis Presley was kind enough to join my show and talk Graceland, Elvis, and her life growing up.

What was it like Donna growing up at Graceland? Her one-word answer sums it up. The funny story of when she realized how big of a star Elvis was. Donna recalls the time Elvis proposed that she live with them at Graceland and what her mother, Nash said. Stores about opening fan mail when she worked for her Uncle Vernon. 

Was Graceland just home or did she realize how special a place it was? The advice Elvis gave to Donna on a rare occasion when they had a one-on-one conversation which leads to Elvis meeting her fiancé and how that ended up. More Elvis stories about how he loved to have fun which takes fireworks to a whole new level!

What was Vernon and Gladys Presley like, Elvis singing at home, the jungle room, and what she misses most about living on Graceland.  What was her relationship with Priscilia that has a funny story with it. The reason behind why she decided to start telling stories about Graceland & Elvis. 

Donna tells the details of when Elvis passed. Elvis was a sick man with many health issues but always looked out for others ahead of himself and the irony that every member of the Presley family has died from the same cause. She tells her thoughts on the new movie- Elvis; what was accurate and what was not. 

She has books! Get them below. Donna is performing and traveling the globe, help get her to Vegas and your area. Being on the board of the charity, Choosing to Live-Suicide Prevention. 

Donna Presley Links:

Website: https://www.thedonnapresleycollection.com/

Self-Published Elvis As I Remember Him, One Flower While I Live: https://www.thedonnapresleycollection.com/collection/p/style-02-e3z27

Purchase Donna’s Other Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=donna+presley&crid=115XIFC4TZXVP&sprefix=donna+presley%2Caps%2C138&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

Choosing To Live Suicide Prevention: https://neversuicide.org/

Donna on Face book: https://www.facebook.com/DonnaPresleyOfficial

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My unofficial new co-host, Patricia Kara joins me once again with the guys from RGE Travels. A full-service travel agency with first-class concierge services that handles everything from river cruises to Disney! 

John Heinrich, a former military police supervisor and bodyguard fell in love with traveling the world and decided to join the industry with the owner, Ray Evertson who speaks four languages and they two explain riding a camel in Egypt! Find out how #9 got connected with them, the cruise to Greece coming to fruition and she explains for those who do not know who, Julie McCoy is!

Learn about the millennial class ship, Celebrity Infinity which is a classic ship and in itself is a BIG reason to join us on the cruise! Patricia explains how hospitable the locals are in Greece and be prepared to join them to eat. We will be leaving and returning from Athens and traveling to the islands of Mykonos, Santorini, Thessaloniki, Volos, and Ephesus in Turkey. There is a two-day pre-cruise in Athens that includes the Acropolis. ALL INCLUSIVE! Packages start as low as $2700 with payment plans available. See notes for the registration link. 

Into history? This is for you! The birthplace of western civilization is Greece! Love Triva? Stardust Trivia is more than just trivia, it’s an experience! At Stardust Trivia, there are no strangers, just new friends! Nobody travels alone with RGE, all individuals are welcome and will have F-U-N! Patricia explains how awesome the beaches and water in Greece are! Get your swimsuit ready and your beach body!

Having someone like Patricia who has been there multiple times, lived there, speaks the language and can show you places you would not ever get on your own! It’s a once in a lifetime bucket list experience!

LINKS:

Register for 7 Night Best of Greece Cruise: 

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 RGE Travels: https://www.rgetravels.com/

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I have decided to write a BOOK! Get all the details in this podcast from why and when! Hear the book summary and a recent zoom call with Coach RB aka "The Music Man" Randy Brown on our trip to Lubbock, Texas & Clovis, New Mexico to visit the sites and sounds of Buddy Holly & The Crickets.

Links

Listen to the Feb. 2023 Show-The Last Dance: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/um3qklge6olw99o34o1q8efpeydto2

Watch the Book Summary:
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Visit Friends of Norman Petty Website: https://friendsofnormanpetty.com/

Read My Blog "Reminiscing" https://friendsofnormanpetty.com/reminiscing

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Recorded from the beautiful patio at Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar which was decorated for Christmas. We talk about her last four singles: “Bad Decisions”, “Pick Your Poison”, “If It Was Easy”, & her newest release, “Love You With the Lights On.”

Christmas song from the archive that leads to are they any others she has? The love for music is heard in her voice, in which she explains how she goes from being shy off stage to being fearless when performing. Is Presley a golfer??

What would she tell her 16-year-old self before she went on “The Voice and what she learned from that experience which transitions into being in the industry and not getting caught up with those that are more successful even though her career is going forward. 

See her in Las Vegas as she performs in Sin City, all the time! Residency? Catch her on NYE at North 40 and in April for Boots in the Park but how much bling will the NYE outfit be? She tells what her music means to her and the band aid is being ripped off in the next group of music on her own experiences. 

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Thinking of where you should go next summer for vacation? Are you someone who likes to have a GREAT time? Join Patricia & I on a cruise to GREECE! Food & Wine The Greek Way!

Departing June 7-14, 2025, on Celebrity Infinity. 7- night Best of Greece!

Join us for Deal or No Deal, Dream On Now Deliver, Stardust Trivia, Dish with Trish: Food & Wine as a Greek. Come laugh, dance, and mingle with us in Greece. 

Hear our excitement for YOU to join us and everything that we WILL be doing!  We WANT YOU to come with us!

Don’t miss the adventure! 

Be on the lookout for our “live” IG and Facebook sessions coming. Have questions? Email them to us to be answered on our live sessions: 

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A Christian Country singer whose roots run deep with four generations of cowboys and singers. His inspiration came from his great grandmother and singing in the church along with cowboy church which he explains. His family are all rodeo athletes, and he competed in steer wrestling and still on occasion does a little team roping. When he is home, he shoes horses, builds fences and talks about being an accomplished farrier. 

He mainly writes on airplane rides, at home on the porch and of course in Nashville with great writers. His 2018 singles, “What Would Jesus Do”, “That Ain’t My Church” & “Thank God” were all #1 on the Christian Country Charts. He talks about his LP: “Whiskey to Work” and being a storyteller in his writing. Check the link in the show notes for his documentary: North State Roots about his living in Red Bluff, CA. Hear the story behind his new single, “Imperfect Prayer” and evolving as a performer since 2016 that comes from his Bakersfield roots and his hero, Dwight Yoakam. Listen to when and what his next single will be!

He has his own beef jerky line which started during the pandemic year which is all-natural and free of preservatives. He is a bug fan of Garth Brooks and even has his own tribute show in which he is the lead singer. Chad gives everyone his plans for the next phase of his career which is a good one!

Chad Bushnell Links:

Website: https://www.chadbushnell.com/

Watch Documentary: North State Roots: https://www.pbs.org/video/chad-bushnell-northstate-roots-6sqrtc/

Buy Some Beef Jerky! https://www.chadbushnell.com/product-page/chad-bushnell-beef-jerky-1

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Go Rent or Buy "These Ain't No Fairytales"-The George Martorano Stories: https://bit.ly/4dTVQTJ

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Dreams are a universal human experience that involves thoughts, images, sensations, & sometimes sound that occur during sleep. They can include stories, things, or even vivid experiences. Can dreams tell you something? Yes! What are YOUR dreams?

Hope your dreams come true and find the moment when “You will know.”

Clip from California Dreamin’ which is looking to gain wealth or fame! Segway into the popular track by Fleetwood Mac that was written by Stevie Nicks in 1977. The emotional tolls among Fleetwood Mac when recording the iconic Lp-“Rumours.”

Fleetwood Mac Dreams Lyrics: https://genius.com/Fleetwood-mac-dreams-lyrics

“California Dreamin’-Mamas & Papas” https://open.spotify.com/track/1ZEOIhSn6BKErV59bIgn76?si=54f1bcc3482f42a0

“Dreams”-Fleetwood Mac: https://open.spotify.com/track/0ofHAoxe9vBkTCp2UQIavz?si=d11c2058bcca4ebc

Corrs Version: https://open.spotify.com/track/5BTnReEr0LDwgZu0vDdZih?si=54498381ecec4bdb

Deep Dish: https://open.spotify.com/track/6ztHD7TBXLxAaPxJ3sO8a4?si=a9afdc9ef576415a

Jolyon Petch: https://open.spotify.com/track/2J3TcdKkdU42R9zWqWi6LJ?si=b1bf68bf7b584ec1

Alex Ross Remix: https://open.spotify.com/track/5Upnghd53yVhWfZutscuff?si=19cc6920a093498c

The Electric Peanut Butter Company: https://open.spotify.com/track/5nRsPqkEPmEJrbA2K1uKzc?si=8efba33e12654ec3

The Cooltrane Quartet by Eve St. Johns: https://open.spotify.com/track/0H43pBez4rNfkacpFHwlmn?si=7aca72e5052b484b

Lanie Gardner: https://open.spotify.com/track/2HA6QsvyuQRoYhKoBZdyN2?si=6ff6d631b8244359

Lissie: https://open.spotify.com/track/7lcUx8bgiwGEn0BHNo3O31?si=dc16f25959c042da

Elise Trouw: https://open.spotify.com/track/263eNa0ryn0kWpKSbLXCOK?si=82954774a2384220

IMY2: https://open.spotify.com/track/2PlYqR3eMfTNfYLfsa7Hb4?si=3f29418142894517

Blacktop Mojo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAdu_IDnOxE

Aerosmith “Dream On”: https://open.spotify.com/track/1xsYj84j7hUDDnTTerGWlH?si=ea962548a58c4f73

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Two outstanding guys join the show and talk in-depth about their careers that starts with how these two met at a training scenario. Dutch tells going from football practice for his junior year in high school to ending up in boot camp for the Army! Working at a jail at 19 years old taught him how to speak, which helped him undercover. While McAlpin was at the jail, Rocco was being told at the same age to come down off a telephone pole by Italian guys. 

Dutch tells about dealing with the dope epidemic at young age as he was a cop before he turned 21. Giovanni explains what would have happened to his career had he become the manager at the Olympic Garden Strip Club in Las Vegas along with how they handle multiple aliases. 

Do you need an attitude when working undercover? Does surveillance teach you anything in addition to the importance of having a good budget and resources to be successful undercover. McAlpin tells a story of a case where he could have been killed while Rocco tells one that could have ended his career.

As adrenaline junkies, how they handle situations when the hair on the back of their neck stands up. The difficulty of being undercover when children are involved or even worse; death and how they debrief. What do they feel like when take the bad guys off the street. 

They are the co-hosts of The Mob Museum new podcast: Inside the Life. Stories of not only their career but guests who lived on both sides of the law. New episodes every Thursday. 

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Before the Lights Interview with Giovanni Rocco (9-2-2021): https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/44ik5gp7xcply4yoaayw38b96opbbb

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