People: Car show will celebrate Presley's love of wheels

During his lifetime, it is estimated that Elvis Presley purchased more than 200 automobiles including a 1956 Purple Cadillac Eldorado Convertible, a 1973 Stutz Blackhawk and, of course, the famous 1955 Pink Cadillac Fleetwood.

On Memorial Day Weekend, Elvis' love for collecting cars will be celebrated at The Elvis Motor Classics International Car Show at Graceland.

More than 1,000 classic vehicles from car clubs throughout the country will be on display May 27-30 throughout the 70 acres surrounding Graceland.

"For many years we have had small car shows and exhibitions here at Graceland," said Jack Soden, president and CEO of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. "But this is by far the largest display of classic cars not only at Graceland but in this entire area."

"Elvis was passionate about collecting cars, so Graceland is the perfect place for collectors to commemorate his 75th Birthday," said Walt Hollifield, who is heading up the car show. "We've been receiving calls from clubs and individuals as far away as Colorado and Canada who are going to be bringing cars to Graceland and Memphis."

For information, visit ElvisMotorClassics.com or call (704) 455-1564.

Underwood to sing anthem

Carrie Underwood is going to the Super Bowl -- and she'll be singing the national anthem.

The country superstar from Checotah, Okla., won't be alone in singing America's praises. Queen Latifah will perform "America the Beautiful" as well.

Underwood joins other big names who have sung the national anthem at the game, including Beyonce, Billy Joel and Whitney Houston.

The Feb. 7 Super Bowl in Miami pits the Indianapolis Colts against the New Orleans Saints.

The Who will provide halftime entertainment.

Quincy Jones leads Haiti benefit

Quincy Jones is re-recording the charity song "We Are the World" and sending the proceeds to Haiti.

The 76-year-old music legend says musicians are gathering Monday at a Los Angeles recording studio to redo the 25-year-old hit song.

Jones would not say who will perform on the track.

The original 1985 hit, written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, featured Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel and Tina Turner, among others.

Today's birthdays

Actor John Forsythe, 92; actress Katharine Ross, 70; actor Tom Selleck, 65; Oprah Winfrey, 56; country singer Irlene Mandrell, 54; actress Judy Norton Taylor ("The Waltons"), 52; director-actor Ed Burns, 42; actress Heather Graham, 40; actor Andrew Keegan ("Party of Five"), 31; guitarist Jonny Lang, 29.

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