Elvis, Dolly Tout Tennessee

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ATLANTA Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton are united through the magic of digital technology to promote tourism in their home state of Tennessee.

Chandler Ehrlich, an independent shop in Memphis, Tenn., conceived the ad, which marks the first time an image of Elvis has been digitally altered to appear with another celebrity. The spot uses a 10-second scene from the 1967 Elvis film, Clambake.

Elvis is seen driving in a red convertible with Parton beside him. Chandler Ehrlich’s creative staff reviewed more than 20 hours of Elvis’ films to find the scene.

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