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“I think most artists start off playing in front of people and are used to doing it before they go out. I kind of did it the opposite. The thing got blown sky high and I'm on TV on "Good Morning America" doing my first performance in front of everybody. I think it was backward and from that, what I got out of it, the end is what I wanted, which was headlining my own tour, having people come because they loved my record and loved my music.”

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Lisa Marie Presley

Lisa Marie Presley, born on February 1, 1968, is an American singer-songwriter. Known as the daughter of the legendary rock icon Elvis Presley, she has inherited her father's musical legacy. Presley's musical style blends rock, pop, and country elements, and her work has received widespread recognition. more

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