01/03/2020
Near place I grew up. Didn't realize this info existed.
Elvis Presley made an appearance in De Leon on July 4, 1955 at W.B. Nowlin’s 'Battle of Songs' held just east of town in Hodges Park. It is believed that it is the only professional performance by Elvis' in which he sang only gospel music. His performance followed that of his friend Cecil Blackwood…