On this episode of Our American Stories, Greg McDonald got his start in show business as a teenager after meeting Elvis Presley and his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, shortly after Parker began managing Elvis in the ‘50s. Here’s Greg with a Colonel and Elvis Christmas story.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Greg McDonald got his start in show business as a teenager after meeting Elvis Presley and his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, shortly after Parker began managing Elvis in the &lsquo;50s. Here&rsquo;s Greg with a Colonel and Elvis Christmas story.
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Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

How Elvis Was Coaxed into Recording a Christmas Album—As Told by a Man Who Was There

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Broughton Coburn, author of The Vast Unknown, shares the story of the first American expedition to Mount Everest in 1963, when a team of climbers set out to reach the world’s highest peak during the height of the Cold War.

Facing deadly icefalls, extreme altitude, and brutal conditions, the team accomplished something remarkable, reaching the summit not once, but twice, including a daring ascent along the West Ridge. Coburn shares the harrowing tale of how the expedition became a defining moment of American perseverance, teamwork, and daring ambition.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Broughton Coburn, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FVast-Americas-First-Ascent-Everest%2Fdp%2F0307887146&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7Ccc694bb52ae8453c5b0908dea603fbca%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639130733221771291%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=dG%2BAQTKPuZSz0vJzoHe0OecHqCJQyEEYx8LAw%2FBEm4c%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">The Vast Unknown</a>, shares the story of the first American expedition to Mount Everest in 1963, when a team of climbers set out to reach the world&rsquo;s highest peak during the height of the Cold War. Facing deadly icefalls, extreme altitude, and brutal conditions, the team accomplished something remarkable, reaching the summit not once, but twice, including a daring ascent along the West Ridge. Coburn shares the harrowing tale of how the expedition became a defining moment of American perseverance, teamwork, and daring ambition.
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 Into the Vast Unknown: The First American Ascent of Mount Everest

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Madonna Coffman had already experienced hair loss once as a young woman. Years later, when her four-year-old daughter began losing her hair, she didn’t need a diagnosis to know what was coming or how difficult it would be. What she couldn’t find was something designed for a child trying to live a normal life, so she set out to create it herself. That effort became Locks of Love.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Madonna Coffman had already experienced hair loss once as a young woman. Years later, when her four-year-old daughter began losing her hair, she didn&rsquo;t need a diagnosis to know what was coming or how difficult it would be. What she couldn&rsquo;t find was something designed for a child trying to live a normal life, so she set out to create it herself. That effort became&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhairweshare.org%2Fhair-donation%3Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fhairweshare.org%2Ffinancial-donation%26utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3Dcpc%26utm_campaign%3D22988399906%26utm_content%3D%26utm_term%3D%26device%3Dc%26gad_source%3D1%26gad_campaignid%3D22992515008%26gbraid%3D0AAAABBKweyekaajhIZYIWk1ZxJX2QeIIQ%26gclid%3DCj0KCQjw2MbPBhCSARIsAP3jP9zWghmOD3EE-cZ7E2nAEdfSaTeyKBDBwJIjdXnNCXv8R3zrFcChexIaAhaVEALw_wcB&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7Ccc694bb52ae8453c5b0908dea603fbca%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639130733221732796%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=W%2FbA8qkhhXdPJQicyKnddBZeFb7ZNxUMNIf3lzEHrUo%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Locks of Love</a>.
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Locks of Love: How One Mother Built a Hair Donation Nonprofit

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Cy Walter played piano in bustling New York City during the years when tunes from the Great American Songbook filled smoke-filled rooms and carried late into the night. He built a following at places like the Drake Hotel, where people came as much for him as for the music itself, becoming something of a local legend.

After his death, his son Mark set out to piece together his father’s story. After all, he had only known his dad for a short time. Along the way, he discovered a buried legacy that had been carried forward by those who remembered him best.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Cy Walter played piano in bustling New York City during the years when tunes from the Great American Songbook filled smoke-filled rooms and carried late into the night. He built a following at places like the Drake Hotel, where people came as much for him as for the music itself, becoming something of a local legend. After his death, his son Mark set out to piece together his father&rsquo;s story. After all, he had only known his dad for a short time. Along the way, he discovered a buried legacy that had been carried forward by those who remembered him best.
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Rediscovering My Dad Cy Walter: The Art Tatum of Cocktail Pianists

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How Elvis Was Coaxed into Recording a Christmas Album—As Told by a Man Who Was There

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