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Graceland Adds Acetate that Sparked the Launch of Elvis Presley’s Career to Archives Collection

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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After airing the song, the station’s switchboard lit up, and Elvis Presley’s legendary career was launched.

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  • After airing the song, the station’s switchboard lit up, and Elvis Presley’s legendary career was launched.
  • The “That’s All Right” acetate is now on permanent display at Elvis: The Entertainer Career Museum, located at Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis, and will become a permanent part of the Graceland Archives.
  • The Graceland Archives features over 1.5 million items including photographs, textiles, documents, plus a large collection of furniture, musical instruments, awards, automobiles, and other artifacts associated with the personal life and career of Elvis Presley.
  • The strict guidelines at the Graceland Archives help sustain the integrity of our exhibitions and collections of Elvis history, and the preservation of these Elvis items will entertain and educate millions of people for years to come.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Susan Connor Vice President and General Manager of KMPH and KFRE in Fresno, CA

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Susan Connor has been named VP/General Manager of KMPH (FOX) and KFRE (CW) in Fresno/Visalia, CA.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Susan Connor has been named VP/General Manager of KMPH (FOX) and KFRE (CW) in Fresno/Visalia, CA.
  • Connor was most recently VP/GM of KTVL (CBS) in Medford, OR, a position she has held since joining Sinclair in 2019.
  • In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Chief Operating Officer and President of Broadcast, said, “Susan has a track record of growing stations, and we saw great success under her leadership at KTVL in Medford.
  • “After three years as the VP/General Manager in Medford, OR I am honored and humbled to be promoted within the company to our great group of stations in Fresno, CA,” said Connor.

KWXY Music Radio to Air Wink Martindale's 'The Elvis Presley Story' on Sunday, Aug. 14 and Tuesday, Aug. 16

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
The Reverend Horton Heat, Music, WHBQ, The Wolfman Jack Show, Television, GLOBE, Elvis Presley, The Adicts, Program, The King (2017 American film), KWXY, Personality, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Drive, Freedom, Time, Hollywood, Radio, Entertainment, Cathedral city (disambiguation)

Martindale's "The Elvis Presley Story" explores the career of the world's most iconic entertainer through insightful and engaging interviews from those who knew him best.

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  • Martindale's "The Elvis Presley Story" explores the career of the world's most iconic entertainer through insightful and engaging interviews from those who knew him best.
  • It is the most comprehensive story on Elvis ever produced, according to Martindale.
  • "And I am thrilled to be able to share 'The Elvis Presley Story' with a new and worldwide audience."
  • Louie Comella's IVOX RADIO LLC purchased KWXY Music Radio in 2021.

Sinclair Hires Susan Connor As Vice President/General Manager of KTVL In Medford, OR

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
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MEDFORD, Ore., Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced that Susan Connor has been hired as Vice President/General Manager for KTVL (CBS) in Medford, OR.

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  • MEDFORD, Ore., Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced that Susan Connor has been hired as Vice President/General Manager for KTVL (CBS) in Medford, OR.
  • In making the announcement, Mr. Weisbord said, "We are excited for Susan to join our team as General Manager of KTVL.
  • "I am thrilled to be joining such a visionary and progressive company in the media industry," commented Ms. Connor.
  • Ms. Connor has served as a station general manager at WHBQ, since 2017 in Memphis, TN.