Emma McKee

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Elvis’ Record Label Was so Desperate for New Music While He Was in the Army That They Asked Him to Sing Into an ‘Ordinary Tape Recorder’

Elvis Presley wanted to be a normal soldier while stationed in Germany. His record label did not like this plan.

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Elvis Sometimes Flew Into Rages Over His Military Service

Elvis Presley joined the military in 1958. He occasionally grew incredibly frustrated with his manager over his service.

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Dolly Parton’s Husband Sent Her on an ‘Incredibly Romantic Adventure’ With Another Man

Dolly Parton and her husband have been married for decades. She shared why he never feels jealous about her relationship with other men.

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Why Elvis’ Bodyguard Threatened to Kill the Singer’s Masseuse

Elvis Presley's masseuse began spreading rumors about him. His bodyguard was willing to do whatever it took to protect the singer.

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Dolly Parton’s Husband Gushed About Her to His Celebrity Crush

Dolly Parton's husband met Jane Fonda while they were filming 'Nine to Five.' He'd always liked Fonda, but he spoke glowingly about his wife.

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Elvis’ Claims of Being a Faith Healer Were Completely False, Said His Bodyguard

Elvis Presley was very interested in developing his spirituality. He tried to do this, albeit unsuccessfully, through faith healing.

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Beyoncé Makes Major Updates to Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ on ‘Cowboy Carter’

Beyoncé takes on Dolly Parton's classic song "Jolene" on her new album. Here are the changes she made to the song's message.

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How The Beatles Fit Into Beyoncé’s Country Album, ‘Cowboy Carter’

Beyoncé covers The Beatles' 'Blackbird' on 'Cowboy Carter.' Here's what Paul McCartney said about the inspiration behind the 1968 song.

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Dolly Parton’s Husband ‘Would Never Have Married’ if It Wasn’t for Her

Dolly Parton grew close with her mother-in-law. She shared with Parton why she thought her son wasn't going to get married.

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Elvis Nearly Blew His Dad’s Head Off in a ‘Fireworks War’ Gone Wrong

Elvis purchased explosives for a fireworks war. Unfortunately for his father, the explosives looked a lot like a bowl of candy.

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Dolly Parton Paid ‘Everything’ She and Her Her Husband Had When Porter Wagoner Sued Her

Dolly Parton decided to pay Porter Wagoner $1 million instead of going to court. She said this was everything she had.

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Elvis Held Up a Plane on the Hunt for a Thieving Friend

Elvis Presley had a federal narcotics badge. He used it to hold up a plane in an attempt to find a friend.

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Pattie Boyd Is Selling Love Letters From George Harrison and Eric Clapton

George Harrison and Eric Clapton battled for Pattie Boyd's affection. Years later, she's selling love letters from both men.

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Dolly Parton Said Her Husband Has Always Carried ‘a Little Torch’ for Jane Fonda

Dolly Parton said her husband has always had a crush on her former co-star, Jane Fonda. She shared what happened when the two met.

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Elvis’ Bodyguard ‘Nearly Had a Heart Attack’ When He Heard Priscilla Presley’s Age

Elvis Presley was ten years older than Priscilla Presley. When his bodyguard learned how old she was, he nearly had a heart attack.

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Dolly Parton Was ‘Outraged’ and ‘Scared to Death’ by the Way Her Future Husband Introduced Her to His Mom

Dolly Parton's husband made his intentions clear when he introduced her to his family. Here's how Parton reacted to his words.

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Elvis Believed He Would Be ‘Put Away’ if He Wasn’t Famous

Elvis Presley got away with some bad behavior because of his fame and wealth. He once admitted this to a friend.

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The Beatles’ Record Label in America Said the Band Was Bad and Wouldn’t Sell

The Beatles hit it big in the United Kingdom in 1963. Their record label in the United States didn't think it would transfer.

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Pattie Boyd Said George Harrison and Eric Clapton Were ‘Immature Emotionally’

Pattie Boyd and George Harrison were married when Eric Clapton expressed interest in her. She said both men were surprisingly similar.

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Dolly Parton Said Her Husband Is Baffled By the Amount of Money She Wastes

Dolly Parton and her husband are quite different. She shared why he finds the amount of money she spends shocking.