Last night, I learned that Elvis was not responsible for the naming of Graceland. I always knew that Elvis had been into and probably significantly influenced by gospel songs and religious hymns. He recorded a number of Gospel records, some of which I own. I always assumed therefore, that the name "Graceland" was somehow deeply rooted in Elvis's own personal spirituality and religious beliefs.
I was so wrong. Graceland is simply named after a member of the family (Aunt Grace) that originally built the home and subsequently sold it to Elvis in 1955 for $100,000. All this time, I thought "Graceland" was this beautiful name, signifying Elvis's spiritual feeling and love for his home in Tennessee. Nope. Just named after some unknown person named Grace.