May 21st in Elvis History

It's May 21st, and on this day in 1971, the Presley family made waves at the first annual Memphis Music Awards banquet. While Elvis was busy recording in Nashville, his father, Vernon Presley, and stepmother, Dee Presley, represented the family at the event. Elvis was nominated in ten categories and walked away a big winner. He took home the prestigious "Founder’s Award," and his hit song "Suspicious Minds" won "Outstanding Single." A moment that recognized both Elvis's ongoing influence and the love his hometown had for him.