2020-10-01

Elvis Quotes on Gospel Music and Faith

As any true Elvis Presley fan knows, "The King of Rock n' Roll" was much more than a rockabilly legend and actor with a penchant for gyrating his hips and making young girls scream and swoon. He was also a Christian who loved gospel music. In fact, the three Grammys Elvis won during his career were all for gospel albums and performances, "How Great Thou Art" and "He Touched Me" (album and live performance of the single).

In celebration of what would have been his 75th birthday (January 8), here are 10 Elvis Presley quotes on gospel music and his Christian faith.

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