Elvis Week 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most emotionally compelling in recent memory, as Linda Thompson — widely regarded as Elvis Presley’s greatest love — is set to open up about their relationship in an unprecedented way. Thompson will be joining a special event at Graceland titled “Conversations on Elvis,” scheduled for August 15, where she will share never-before-heard stories from her time with the King of Rock and Roll.
Having lived alongside Elvis for over four years, Linda Thompson was a constant presence in his life during some of his most intimate and complex moments. Their relationship, which began in 1972, blossomed into a deep and loving bond that endured until shortly before his death in 1977. Now, for the first time in such an open and personal setting, Thompson will pull back the curtain on those cherished years, offering fans an intimate look at a side of Elvis they rarely get to see.
Her participation in “Conversations on Elvis” promises to be one of the highlights of Elvis Week. The annual celebration, held in Memphis, Tennessee, draws thousands of fans from around the globe to commemorate Presley’s legacy through music, film, storytelling, and reflection. This year’s event is expected to be even more poignant, as it includes voices from those who knew Elvis best — not only professionally but personally.
Joining Thompson on stage will be a lineup of other notable names from Elvis’s life and career. Musician and longtime friend Jerry Schilling will share his own memories, offering insight into Elvis’s off-stage personality and creative process. Tony Orlando, the legendary pop singer, and Brenda Lee, one of the iconic voices of early rock and roll, are also on the guest list. Their shared history with Elvis offers a broad and emotional picture of the King’s impact, both musically and personally.
Also scheduled to appear are Peter Guralnick, the acclaimed biographer and historian whose works on Presley have become essential reading for any fan, along with Carol Connors, Ann Moses, Sandy Kawelo, and Terry Mike Jeffrey — all of whom have unique perspectives and stories about Elvis’s life and legacy.
What makes Linda Thompson’s appearance particularly special is the emotional depth and honesty she brings. Known for her poetic reflections and heartfelt recollections, Thompson has always spoken of Elvis with admiration and affection, describing him as not just a music icon, but as a vulnerable, kind, and often misunderstood man. Her willingness to speak candidly about their love story will likely add a new layer of understanding to Elvis’s legacy — one rooted not in stardom, but in genuine human connection.
For fans attending Elvis Week this August, “Conversations on Elvis” will be more than just a panel — it will be a rare opportunity to hear the untold chapters of a life still deeply admired worldwide. And for Linda Thompson, it’s a chance to honor a man who changed her life forever, by sharing their story — one memory at a time.