About Donna Presley
Donna Presley is a speaker and Chair of the Advisory Board for the Mississippi Music Foundation. She appears at public events and in media interviews, sharing her perspective and professional work.
Donna Presley was born into the Presley family and raised within the same close-knit circle that shaped Elvis’s early life and values. The daughter of Nashval Presley Pritchett- Elvis’s aunt - Donna grew up with a deep, personal connection to the man behind the legend.
From the age of ten, Donna spent every summer at Graceland. At seventeen, her father, Earl, became a trusted staff member at Elvis’s cherished Circle G Ranch. After the ranch was sold, the entire family moved onto property at Graceland, continuing their close involvement in Elvis’s daily life.
Following Elvis’s passing, Donna worked alongside her uncle Vernon Presley in the Graceland office from 1979, managing fan correspondence and administration with her cousin Patsy, until the mansion opened to the public in 1982.
As a blood relative who was raised within the Presley household, Donna holds a unique and authentic perspective - one not accessible to fans or those outside the family. Her insights into Elvis’s life, character, and values come from first hand experience, shaped by years of shared family moments and private understanding.
Today, Donna is a successful speaker, author, motivational speaker and humanitarian.
Her acclaimed solo shows include :
Growing Up Presley – Lessons in Family, Fame & Faith
Why Now - The Donna Presley Story
The Family that Shaped an Icon
Unasked : He Carried Them - A Reflection from Within the Presley Family
Behind the Gates - The Presley Family's Untold Grief
These productions offers audiences an intimate, truthful narrative of Elvis’s life and legacy - rooted in love, faith, and the enduring strength of family.
Now Available
Donna Presley’s latest book
Presley : A Testament
Donna Presley & Friends
Preserving Excellence. Performing with Purpose.
Donna Presley tours internationally with a world-class roster of musicians and backing vocalists - many of whom performed alongside Elvis Presley on stage and in studio. Their combined experience spans decades of musical excellence, rooted in authenticity and deep respect for the legacy they represent.
This accomplished group brings exceptional musicality, vocal finesse, and interpretive depth to every performance, delivering a standard that is both musically powerful and historically significant.
“To share the stage with those who stood beside Elvis is an honour beyond words. Their musicianship carries a legacy only lived experience can give.”
— Donna Presley
Now Available
Donna Presley’s latest book
Presley : A Testament
LATEST BOOK - Presley: A Testament
Presley: A Testament - Faith, Family & A Life Lived By Donna Presley with Karen Barnes
A deeply personal reflection from within the Presley family
This is not a traditional biography.
Presley: A Testament - Faith, Family & A Life Lived is a quiet and thoughtful expression of memory, truth, and legacy - drawn from a life lived close to one of the most recognised figures in history.
Through carefully selected images and reflective passages, Donna Presley offers a perspective on Elvis Presley that moves beyond the public narrative… and into the heart of family, faith, and lived experience.
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A different kind of book
This work is not intended to retell a well-known story.
Instead, it presents moments - personal, grounded, and sincere - allowing the reader to reflect on Elvis not as an icon, but as a man shaped by those closest to him.
It is a testament.
Not an account, but a remembrance.
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From Donna Presley
“I have been asked many questions over the years…
and while not everything can be answered in words,
this book reflects what I have carried, quietly, for a lifetime.”
Availability
The book is available for pre-order.
For purchase enquiries, please contact:
Pages from the Presley Legacy
Books Authored or Co-Authored by Donna Presley
Donna Presley has contributed to the preservation of her family’s history not only through live appearances, but also in print. Her written works offer rare insights drawn from firsthand experience - offering readers an authentic view of the Presley legacy from within.
Whether as a sole author or co-author, Donna brings clarity, respect, and depth to every project she undertakes. These titles serve as enduring records of a life lived close to one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century - and the family behind him.
In The Press
Donna Presley has been featured on respected platforms for her rare perspective as a first cousin of Elvis Presley. Her voice has brought clarity, warmth, and authenticity to audiences around the world.
Featured Appearances:
SiriusXM Elvis Radio
Interview with Jim Masters
A heartfelt conversation exploring Donna’s personal memories of Elvis, the Presley family, and her ongoing projects.
YouTube Feature – My Life With Elvis: The Early Years
Donna reflects on her time growing up at Graceland, offering insights into Elvis’s private life that only a close family member could share.
Media Enquiries
For interviews, articles, or official press material, please contact:
Karen Barnes
Creative & Artistic Director to Donna Presley
Now Available
Donna Presley’s latest book
Presley : A Testament
The Presley Lens
A Visual Journey with Donna Presley
“These aren’t just photographs. They’re pieces of the life we lived.” — Donna Presley
Now Available
Donna Presley’s latest book
Presley : A Testament
Donna Presley Cast as Detective Casey in The Gaslight Killer
Parallel Films Productions is proud to announce that Donna Presley has been cast in the upcoming film The Gaslight Killer as Detective Casey. An accomplished actress and singer with a unique heritage, Donna brings both presence and authenticity to the screen, promising to add intrigue and depth to the film’s storyline.
Donna’s roots are firmly in the Presley family. The daughter of Nash Presley, the youngest sister of Elvis Presley’s father Vernon, Donna lived with her parents on the Graceland property. By the age of seventeen, her father Earl was working for Elvis at his Mississippi ranch, the Circle G. After the ranch was sold, the family returned to live on the Graceland grounds, where Donna remained until her marriage.
In 1979, Donna began working with her uncle Vernon Presley at Graceland, assisting with the vast volume of fan mail and correspondence. She remained involved until the estate officially opened to the public in 1982.
Like many in her family, Donna inherited a gift for music. The Presley family was known for singing together, and Donna has continued this tradition with her own performances, sharing both her voice and her stories with audiences.
She has also co-authored three books, including Elvis, Precious Memories, which offers readers rare family photographs and insights into the Presley heritage, along with a beloved Presley family cookbook featuring recipes from relatives and friends. Through her writing and appearances, Donna has given fans an intimate perspective on Elvis and the family that shaped him.
With her role as Detective Casey in The Gaslight Killer, Donna continues to expand her artistic career, blending her talent as both actress and singer with her role as a custodian of the Presley legacy.
For more about Donna Presley’s work, visit her IMDB page https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1635161/ , her official website at www.donnapresley.com, or watch her recent interview here.
Stay tuned for updates on The Gaslight Killer and Donna Presley’s upcoming projects.
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Donna Presley’s latest book
Presley : A Testament
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Jim Masters Interview with Donna :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WqSgrzmXt8
Tommy Canale Interview - Before the Lights with Donna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT709qWzq3I
Those Elvis Girls podcast with Donna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKjcF46aFa8
The European Elvis Festival with Donna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n7AHnnaGaA
Now Available
Donna Presley’s latest book
Presley : A Testament