music to really be heard. although elvis obviously planted his roots deep in memphis across the state. and sang his heart out later in his career in las vegas it was right here in nashville that he made most of his best music. in all, he recorded 262 records here in music city beginning with the classic you hear in the background, heartbreak hotel. since heartbreak hotel he has sold over a billion records and he continues to be a best seller. it was a double change. there were radio stations who were in charge at that time. they immediately switched their formats. after trying his hand in october 1954 at the grand ole opry, he becomes country s first taylor swift, crossing over. the change was just overnight. the music went from frank