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Ashley Judd's Childhood: A Regular Affair with Elvis
21 Aug
Summary
- Ashley Judd reminisced about Elvis Presley being part of her childhood.
- Her step-father, Larry Strickland, sang bass with Elvis for six years.
- Strickland was inducted into the Hall of Graceland Legends recently.
Actress Ashley Judd recently celebrated her step-father Larry Strickland's induction into the Hall of Graceland Legends. Strickland, who sang bass with Elvis Presley as part of the J.D. Sumner and the Stamps quartet for six years, was a consistent presence during Judd's childhood.
Judd shared her fond memories on Instagram, describing Elvis as a regular feature in her youth. She recounted how her step-father performed with Presley, emphasizing Elvis's preparedness during recording sessions. Judd also noted her own participation in a gospel performance at Graceland, harmonizing on 'How Great Thou Art'.
Recalling her upbringing, Judd mentioned having an Elvis stage outfit stored at home and enjoying her step-father's stories about meeting Presley. She engaged fans by asking for suggestions for the upcoming 50th anniversary of Elvis's passing in 2027.
