Before the Lights

Send us a text A 15-year-old Elvis Tribute Artist that many feel is Elvis reincarnated but looks like Joaquin Phoenix! He is the only singer in his family. The attraction started in second grade after his best friend dared him to dress up as Elvis for Halloween, which began the love affair for the King of Rock n Roll.  Aiden also sings Johnny Cash, Josh Turner and a couple others but Elvis is his niche. He says, Elvis is a friend of his that he never got to meet and since 2nd Grade he has been singing his songs that began with “Jailhouse Rock.” Aiden spends an hour every day practicing Elvis’s music.  He states he has watch every single video on YouTube that Elvis has watched to perfect his mannerisms and movement and some of these moves come natural to Aiden. He has jumpsuits made specifically for him along with the replica clothes and he completely embraces this vintage look and mentions; he was born in the wrong era! Being part of a big competition in Memphis in the Big “little” King Division, he will be performing in the Graceland tent very soon, but Aiden really wants to be the Ultimate Elvis and has been to Tupelo, MS many times and performed right outside the birthplace of Elvis! What is next? VEGAS?  Steve Pennington is his vocal coach for over the past year and half, and one Aiden believes in him in which the results speak for themselves. Pennington is the one to credit for posting his videos and putting the naysayers at bay that believed Aiden was lip synching by posting an A Capella video. How is he handling all the notoriety from his VIRAL videos?  He tells us what long term plans are, and he has a plan B too! What does a teenager away from being Elvis? He ends with a beautiful story of the impact he has had on others.    Aiden Joiner Links: Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/386781849478323 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiden_joiner/?hl=en Watch Aiden’s Tik Tok Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@santasteve24   Before the Lights Links: Website: https://www.tommycanale.com/beforethelights-episodes Get Tommy a Glass of Vino: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beforethelights Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/ Follow the show on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/beforethelightspodcast/ Follow the show on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beforethelightspodcast?lang=en Follow Tommy on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/tcanale3 Rate & Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-lights/id1501245041 Email the host: beforethelightspod@gmail.com

Send us a text Join Donna along with Elvis Tribute Artists, Harry Shahoian & Nathan Pittorf along with myself on 6 day Elvis Christmas Theme Cruise to the Caribbean! November 30-December 6, 2025. Information: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/file:///C:/Users/tommy/Downloads/1-USE%20ONLINE%20-FLYER%20113025%20CEL%20ECL%20ELVIS%20XMAS.pdf Donna is the first cousin to Elvis Presley was kind enough to join my show and talk Graceland, Elvis, and her life growing up. What was it like Donna growing up at Graceland? Her one-word answer sums it up. The funny story of when she realized how big of a star Elvis was. Donna recalls the time Elvis proposed that she live with them at Graceland and what her mother, Nash said. Stores about opening fan mail when she worked for her Uncle Vernon.  Was Graceland just home or did she realize how special a place it was? The advice Elvis gave to Donna on a rare occasion when they had a one-on-one conversation which leads to Elvis meeting her fiancé and how that ended up. More Elvis stories about how he loved to have fun which takes fireworks to a whole new level! What was Vernon and Gladys Presley like, Elvis singing at home, the jungle room, and what she misses most about living on Graceland.  What was her relationship with Priscilia that has a funny story with it. The reason behind why she decided to start telling stories about Graceland & Elvis.  Donna tells the details of when Elvis passed. Elvis was a sick man with many health issues but always looked out for others ahead of himself and the irony that every member of the Presley family has died from the same cause. She tells her thoughts on the new movie- Elvis; what was accurate and what was not.  She has books! Get them below. Donna is performing and traveling the globe, help get her to Vegas and your area. Being on the board of the charity, Choosing to Live-Suicide Prevention.  Donna Presley Links: Website: https://www.thedonnapresleycollection.com/ Self-Published Elvis As I Remember Him, One Flower While I Live: https://www.thedonnapresleycollection.com/collection/p/style-02-e3z27 Purchase Donna’s Other Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=donna+presley&crid=115XIFC4TZXVP&sprefix=donna+presley%2Caps%2C138&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 Choosing To Live Suicide Prevention: https://neversuicide.org/ Donna on Face book: https://www.facebook.com/DonnaPresleyOfficial Before the Lights Links: Website: https://www.tommycanale.com/ Hire Tommy to Speak: https://www.tommycanale.com/ Get Tommy a Glass of Vino: Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/ Follow the show on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/beforethelightspodcast/ Follow the show on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beforethelightspodcast?lang=en Follow Tommy on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/tcanale3 Rate & Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-lights/id1501245041 Email the host: beforethelightspod@gmail.com

Send us a text I have decided to write a BOOK! Get all the details in this podcast from why and when! Hear the book summary and a recent zoom call with Coach RB aka "The Music Man" Randy Brown on our trip to Lubbock, Texas & Clovis, New Mexico to visit the sites and sounds of Buddy Holly & The Crickets. Links Listen to the Feb. 2023 Show-The Last Dance: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/um3qklge6olw99o34o1q8efpeydto2 Watch the Book Summary: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jPw9WKWPUQWE00T9KXz2wSS5kHYf8omz/view?usp=sharing Visit Friends of Norman Petty Website: https://friendsofnormanpetty.com/ Read My Blog "Reminiscing" https://friendsofnormanpetty.com/reminiscing Before the Lights Links: Get Tommy a Glass of Vino: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beforethelights RATE & REVIEW THE SHOW! 5 STAR & NICE COMMENTS PLEASE! Before the Lights Website: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/ Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/ Follow the show on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/beforethelightspodcast/ Follow the show on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beforethelightspodcast?lang=en Follow Tommy on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/tcanale3 Rate & Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-lights/id1501245041 Email the host: beforethelightspod@gmail.com

Send us a text Recorded from the beautiful patio at Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar which was decorated for Christmas. We talk about her last four singles: “Bad Decisions”, “Pick Your Poison”, “If It Was Easy”, & her newest release, “Love You With the Lights On.” Christmas song from the archive that leads to are they any others she has? The love for music is heard in her voice, in which she explains how she goes from being shy off stage to being fearless when performing. Is Presley a golfer?? What would she tell her 16-year-old self before she went on “The Voice and what she learned from that experience which transitions into being in the industry and not getting caught up with those that are more successful even though her career is going forward.  See her in Las Vegas as she performs in Sin City, all the time! Residency? Catch her on NYE at North 40 and in April for Boots in the Park but how much bling will the NYE outfit be? She tells what her music means to her and the band aid is being ripped off in the next group of music on her own experiences.  Presley Tennant Links: Website: https://www.presleytennant.com/ First Interview: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/presley-tennant Follow Presley on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6WAnQSoxNf0YiXhWkEAqr7   Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar: https://domdemarcos.com/ Before the Lights Links: Get Tommy a Glass of Vino: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beforethelights RATE & REVIEW THE SHOW! 5 STAR & NICE COMMENTS PLEASE! Before the Lights Website: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/ Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/ Follow the show on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/beforethelightspodcast/ Follow the show on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beforethelightspodcast?lang=en Follow Tommy on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/tcanale3 Rate & Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-lights/id1501245041 Email the host: beforethelightspod@gmail.com