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20 Groundbreaking Elvis Trivia Questions and Answers

By Stefanie·Updated Oct 2025·3 min read
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  1. 1What was Elvis Presley’s first commercially released single—and when did it come out?

  2. 2On which TV program did Elvis make his first network television appearances in 1956?

  3. 3How many GRAMMY Awards did Elvis win—and in what category?

  4. 4What milestone live TV special is often billed as the first global satellite concert by a single performer?

  5. 5Where did Elvis serve during his U.S. Army stint, and what was his role?

  6. 6Which NBC special relaunched Elvis’s live career after years focused on films?

  7. 7What was Elvis’s first U.S. No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart after signing with RCA?

  8. 8Roughly how many RIAA-certified U.S. album units does Elvis have?

  9. 9What is Graceland’s status as a historic site—and when did it open to the public?

  10. 10Outside the U.S., where did Elvis perform live concerts?

  11. 11How large was the audience for Elvis’s first Ed Sullivan Show appearance on Sept. 9, 1956?

  12. 12Which iconic New York venue did Elvis sell out for four consecutive shows in June 1972—a first for a single artist?

  13. 13How pivotal was Elvis’s 1969 Las Vegas engagement to his career revival?

  14. 14What is the best-selling commemorative postage stamp in U.S. history?

  15. 15Which early Elvis single spent a remarkable stretch dominating U.S. pop charts in 1957?

  16. 16Which museum resource identifies Elvis’s only appearance category for his three GRAMMY wins?

  17. 17Which publication provides a comprehensive, scholarly overview of Elvis’s life and career, from Sun Records to Graceland?

  18. 18What Sun Records pairing with “That’s All Right” helped showcase Elvis’s range in 1954?

  19. 19Which Elvis special is specifically cited as NBC’s top-rated program of its season and a satellite first for a solo star?

  20. 20Which widely used figure underscores how central Graceland remains to U.S. music tourism today?

Answer Key

  1. 1. “That’s All Right” (Sun 209), released July 19, 1954Cut at Sun Studio on July 5, 1954, it launched Elvis’s recording career with “Blue Moon of Kentucky” on the B-side.
  2. 2. The Dorsey Brothers’ Stage Show (six appearances, Jan 28–Mar 24, 1956)These Saturday-night slots on CBS preceded his later Ed Sullivan breakthrough.
  3. 3. Three GRAMMYs, all for gospel recordingsHe won for “How Great Thou Art” (1967), “He Touched Me” (1972), and a live “How Great Thou Art” (1974).
  4. 4. Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite (1973)Broadcast worldwide, it was the first live satellite special featuring a solo performer and NBC’s highest-rated program that year.
  5. 5. West Germany; armor intelligence specialist with the 3rd Armored DivisionAfter Fort Hood training, he shipped out in September 1958 and served as an armor intel specialist.
  6. 6. The 1968 “Comeback Special” (Singer Presents…Elvis), aired Dec 3, 1968Directed by Steve Binder, it topped weekly Nielsen ratings and reset his career trajectory.
  7. 7. “Heartbreak Hotel” (1956)Released January 27, 1956, it became his first Hot 100-era No. 1 and a career-defining hit.
  8. 8. More than 146.5 million certified U.S. album unitsThe RIAA and Sony/Legacy confirm his cumulative album awards exceed 146.5 million—among the highest ever.
  9. 9. Opened June 7, 1982; later named a National Historic Landmark (2006)Graceland also became the first site on the National Register recognized for rock-music significance (1991).
  10. 10. Only in Canada (Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver) in 1957Those spring and summer 1957 dates were his sole concerts beyond U.S. borders.
  11. 11. About 60 million viewers—roughly 82% of the TV audienceIt became one of the most-watched moments in early U.S. television history.
  12. 12. Madison Square Garden (June 9–11, 1972)Reviews and retrospectives note the unprecedented four sellouts.
  13. 13. It kicked off a run of 600+ sold-out shows and reshaped Vegas entertainmentBeginning July 31, 1969 at the International Hotel, the residency reignited his live era.
  14. 14. The 1993 Elvis Presley 29-cent stampChosen by public vote (young Elvis won) and printed in an unprecedented 500M+ run.
  15. 15. “All Shook Up” (1957)It logged an extraordinary run atop the charts and is often cited as his most successful single of the era.
  16. 16. Gospel categories (Sacred/Inspirational)The Recording Academy notes all three awards were for sacred/inspirational gospel recordings.
  17. 17. Encyclopædia Britannica’s Elvis Presley biographyA reliable reference for milestones, recordings, and context.
  18. 18. “Blue Moon of Kentucky” (B-side)A country tune flipped into a rocking, uptempo cut alongside a blues A-side—signposting his crossover sound.
  19. 19. Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite (Jan 14, 1973)A live global broadcast and a ratings smash for NBC.
  20. 20. ~600,000+ visitors annually, making it one of America’s most-visited homesSources consistently place annual visitation in the hundreds of thousands since its 1982 opening.

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