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22 Elvis Presley Career Milestones and Achievements

How familiar are you with Elvis Presley’s career highlights? This trivia will quiz you on the milestones and achievements of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Through his dynamic career, Elvis has set countless records and transformed the music industry, leaving an indelible impact.

Dive into the groundbreaking moments that defined Elvis’s rise to stardom. From explosive concerts, innovative albums, to awards and accolades, each milestone tells a story of a journey filled with determination and excellence. Legendary performances and an enduring legacy make his career iconic.

Curious about other areas of Elvis’s life? Check out our trivia about his memorable movie roles, his personal life intricacies, and those legendary songs that have become anthems over decades.

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In what year did Elvis record his first comeback special?

1966

1966

1968

1968

1962

1962

1964

1964

What award did Elvis win in 1955 from the Country Disc Jockey Convention?

Best Gospel Singer

Best Gospel Singer

Worst New Musician

Worst New Musician

Most Promising Male Artist

Most Promising Male Artist

Best Country Artist

Best Country Artist

What country star surpassed Elvis’ record for the best selling solo album in 2015?

Garth Brooks

Garth Brooks

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift

Jay-Z

Jay-Z

Beyonce

Beyonce

How many weeks was ‘Don’t Be Cruel’/’Houng Dog’ the number one selling album?

33

33

44

44

11

11

22

22

What album was Elvis’ last number one studio album before his death?

A Date With Elvis

A Date With Elvis

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

Something For Everybody

Something For Everybody

Elvis Is Back!

Elvis Is Back!

Which Elvis movie soundtrack album spent more than 10 weeks at No. 1?

Loving You

Loving You

Change Of Habit

Change Of Habit

Wild In The Country

Wild In The Country

Clambake

Clambake

Which of the ’50s star had the middle name Aaron?

Little Richard

Little Richard

Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry

Fats Domino

Fats Domino

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

How many Grammys did Elvis receive in his lifetime?

1

1

4

4

2

2

3

3

Elvis’ ‘Alohoa from Hawaii Via Satellite’ album knocked what band’s iconic rock album off of the No. 1 spot?

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones

Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd

Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin

The Beatles

The Beatles

Elvis had 24 consecutive hits that hit the top five starting with ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ and ending in 1962 with what?

Kentucky Rain

Kentucky Rain

My Babe

My Babe

Return To Sender

Return To Sender

Suspicious Minds

Suspicious Minds

Elvis became the first to receive what award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences?

Major Musician Award

Major Musician Award

Icon Award

Icon Award

Lifetime Achievement Award

Lifetime Achievement Award

Best Comeback Album

Best Comeback Album

How many of Elvis’ top 10 hits came from his movies?

7

7

4

4

1

1

10

10

Which of these songs was a hit for Elvis?

Red, Red Wine

Red, Red Wine

Yellow

Yellow

Green And Dumb

Green And Dumb

Moody Blue

Moody Blue

Where did ‘Jailhouse Rock’ place in the AFI’s list of ‘100 Years, 100 Songs’?

41

41

21

21

31

31

51

51

What was Elvis Preselys last number 1 of the 1950s?

A Big Hunk O Love

A Big Hunk O Love

Wooden Heart

Wooden Heart

Its Now or Never

Its Now or Never

Stuck on You

Stuck on You

How old was Elvis when he got his first number one Billboard song making him the youngest at that point in time?

19

19

20

20

18

18

21

21

What awards gave Elvis its Award of Merit in 1987?

Grammys

Grammys

American Music Awards

American Music Awards

People’s Choice Awards

People’s Choice Awards

Country Music Awards

Country Music Awards

How many number one singles did Elvis release in the US in 1960?

1

1

3

3

0

0

2

2

How years did Elvis serve in the military?

4

4

3

3

2

2

5

5

Who was Elvis’ manager?

Col. Tom Parker

Col. Tom Parker

Sgt. John Barker

Sgt. John Barker

Pvt. James Larker

Pvt. James Larker

Gen. Paul Marker

Gen. Paul Marker

How many number singles did Elvis release in the US in 1962/

3

3

2

2

1

1

0

0

What band is the only one that beat Elvis’ record for the most number one hits?

Metallica

Metallica

The Beatles

The Beatles

The Who

The Who

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones

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