"Every performer who ever performed in rock and roll or even close to it is lying if they tell you that they weren't influenced in some way or another by Elvis Presley. He turned the world around."

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Source: Interview with singer/songwriter Mac Davis. Interview with David Adams, www.elvis.com.au. May 09, 2015.

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Mac Davis

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Mac Davis was a celebrated American singer-songwriter known for his heartfelt lyrics and hits like 'Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me'.

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