Signed, February 12, 2008 at the historic Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee, the evening of “Nashville Celebrates Elvis” by Vince Gill (Recording Artist), Amy Grant (Recording Artist), Pat Boone (Elvis Friend and Recording Artist), T.G. Sheppard (Elvis Friend and Recording Artist), Ronnie McDowell (Recording Artist), Joe Stampley (Recording Artist), Ray Walker “The Jordanaires” (Elvis back-up singer), D. J. Fontana (Elvis Drummer), James Burton (Elvis Guitar Player), George Klein (Elvis’ Close Friend and Groomsman in Elvis‘ wedding to Priscilla, Joe Guercio (Elvis Music Director), David Briggs (Elvis Keyboard Player), Harold Bradley (Elvis Session Guitar Player), Norbert Putnam (Elvis Guitar Player), Larry Strickland (Elvis Back-up Singer with the Stamps), and Ann Ellington-Wagner (Elvis girlfriend). Signed in silver Sharpie marker on front of jacket and left sleeve.
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Fender James Burton model Standard Telecaster guitar signed by James Burton on February 12, 2008 backstage at the historic Ryman Auditorium, at the performance of “Nashville Celebrates Elvis.” James Burton signature on front of guitar in silver marker. Red with white guard and natural wood neck. Padded, black zippered case with strap and three zipper pockets on the front of case with Fender logo.
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Scan of original proclamation presented to Elvis Presley by Ann Ellington-Wagner, daughter of then Tennessee governor Buford Ellington and a onetime girlfriend of Elvis Presley. The proclamation reads, “Senate Joint Resolution No. 52 by Taliaferro, Cobb, Hickey. A resolution inviting Elvis Presley of Memphis to visit the Tennessee General Assembly. Signed by the Speaker of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Tennessee Governor Buford Ellington. Approved March 4, 1961.” Signed by Ann Ellington-Wagner in pencil on the mat back stage at the historic Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee, the evening of “Nashville Celebrates Elvis,” February 12, 2008, . Framed and matted Proclamation is the item held and discussed on stage by Ann Ellington-Wagner the evening of the event. Proclamation is scanned on pale parchment-like paper. Light black type. Black frame with pewter color accent. Signature on mat. Framed dimensions aer 19 3/8 inches x 23 3/8 inches.
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Hand made wooden dulcimer autographed by Dolly Parton on front in black marker. Two butterfly cutouts on front of dulcimer. Through cutouts is a date and signature that may read, Katz Parton, 8-4-07. 4 String. Cotton carrying bag with drawstring cord closure. Cotton cover with small red, white and green calico floral print. Signature in pencil.
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King Cobra H59 Driver signed “BJ Thomas” on club face on “BJ Thomas ’08” club head cover in black marker. Cobra Aldila NV. 5000 Inertia. F / 10.5. F Speed Tuned. Ball Speed 125-155 mph. Weight 55g. Kick Mid. Torque 4.0 degrees. Stiff Flex. Tour Velvet Golf Pride grip. Approximately 46 inches in total length. Maroon Shaft with Black Head and metal face and bottom plates. Cover is Black and Gold with King Cobra logo. Cover is signed on top right side in black marker.
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More Than a Memory” recorded by Garth Brooks on Pearl Records is the all-time fastest charting song on country radio. Original sheet music with photograph of Garth Brooks on the cover. Signed by the song’s writers, recording artist Lee Brice, Kyle Jacobs and Billy Montana in silver marker on front cover. Words and music for piano , guitar and vocals. 8 pages.
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Resistol. Self-conforming Western model from the George Strait Collection autographed on underside of hat in black marker. Made in Texas, USA. Long Oval Size 7 ¼ L. 4 Brim. Natural Color. xxxxx10xxxxx. Genuine Shantung Panama. Vinylcote. Wipe & Wear. Stain Resistant. Water Repellant. Shape Retaining. Retards Fading.
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George Strait autographed 4 CD Box Set, signed “Thanks, George Strait” on front of box in black marker. The box set includes 72 tracks personally selected by George Strait. Includes 42 hit singles, 1981-1995; 19 choice album cuts; 31 #1 singles; 3 singles cut for D Records in the late 1970s prior to signing with MCA Studio; Guest vocal performances and previously unreleased duets with Frank Sinatra and others; 2 previously unreleased MCA Studio from 1982-1983; 2 brand-new 1995 tracks. Full color 74 page book with stories about each of the songs and including dozens of photographs and a detailed biographical information written by George Strait. Slight damage to left side and corner of box.
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Original set list for stage performance in Bonner Springs, KS on 6-3-07 signed by Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn in black marker. 16 Songs, Black Type on white copy paper. 8 ½ by 11. Songs listed on set list include: Hillbilly Deluxe, Can’t Take it With You, Nothin’ Bout You, Boot Scootin’, Neon Moon, Rock My World, My Maria, It’s Getting Better, Get Out of Town, Red Dirt Road, RD Talk, Play Something Country, Brand New Man, ENCORE, Believe, Only in America (Streamers). Good condition. Slight wrinkling and signs of use.
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Baseball cap with Brooks and Dunn logos on front of cap and on top left bill of cap signed by Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn on underside of bill in white marker on black cloth bill. Black cap with white and silver accents and embroidered logos on front and bill of cap. Velcro back closure reads Brooks & Dunn in white letters. 85% acrylic and 15% wool. One size fits all.
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Official 2008 calendar of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, autographed by Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn on their full color photograph for the month of November in silver marker. Each month features a different country music star, including Big and Rich, Faith Hill, Keith Urban, George strait, Tim McGraw, Gretchen Wilson, Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Brooks & Dunn, and Martina McBride. Also, includes archival images of your favorite stars and fascinating country music facts on each for each day of the year. FULL COLOR. Dimensions 12“ x 12“ folded. Dimensions 12“ x 24“ unfolded. (unsigned value $30)
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Key chain, coaster and magnet with “Cowboy Town” logo. Lucite.
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Taylor model six string guitar signed by Vince Gill and Amy Grant in black marker on front of guitar. Big Bay Model Number BBT, Serial Number 20070606403 Robert Taylor. Padded, zippered case with Velcro handle closure and pocket on front, embroidered with “Taylor Quality Guitars” on pocket. Tan. Elixir strings.
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“This is how ia all began,” says Ronnie McDowell who was inspired to paint this original portrait of Elvis at age 10 looking into the mirror in his bedroom at his childhood home in Tupelo, Mississippi. McDowell’s attention to detail is like looking at the actual image. In fact, McDowell recreated Elvis’ bedroom from the actual setting, now a museum. Print comes in mat and frame. Total dimension 34 ½“ x 30 ½”. Print signed by Ronnie McDowell.
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