Sep 5, 2003

Toyota begins running ads for its Solara, using Elvis Presley's "Rubberneckin'"

Sep 16, 2003

Elvis Presley's Memphis, a Beale Street restaurant, closes six years after it opened

Sep 22, 2003

The TV series "Las Vegas," starring James Caan, begins airing on NBC. Elvis Presley sings the theme song, "A Little Less Conversation," written by Mac Davis with his frequent collaborator Billy Strange

Oct 7, 2003

JetBlue Airways officially names one of its Airbus A320 planes "Blue Suede Shoes," in honor of Elvis Presley's album "Elvis 2ND To None"

Oct 7, 2003

RCA releases Elvis Presley's album "2nd To None"

Oct 25, 2003

Jimmy Dean holds a yard sale at his home in Richmond, Virginia. Among the items sold: a picture of Dean and Elvis Presley, which goes for $100; and a "Jimmy Dean For Coroner" ballcap, $1

Nov 4, 2003

RCA releases the Elvis Presley album "Christmas Peace," featuring a full disc of holiday music and a second disc of gospel

Nov 23, 2003

Former major-league pitcher Tug McGraw is a visitor at Graceland Mansion, the Memphis home of the late Elvis Presley

Nov 24, 2003

Elvis Presley's album "2nd To None" is certified gold and platinum by the RIAA

Dec 10, 2003

The movie "Big Fish" opens in New York and Los Angeles. The film includes Elvis Presley's "All Shook Up," Buddy Holly's "Everyday" and The Vogues' "Five O'Clock World," plus a little front-porch pickin' on "Dueling Banjos"