JACKSON, Tenn.—The Carl Perkins Center for Child Abuse Exchange Club held their 32nd annual Blue Suede Dinner and Auction.

The Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and was honored by a proclamation Friday morning by State Representatives Ron Gant and Chris ...

For all of the perks of being a career musician, there are plenty of worksite hazards to consider. Electric instruments, amplifiers, and a venue’s wiring don’t always mix. Constant travel ...

The Carl Perkins Civic Center debuted new risers Wednesday, offering event attendees a range of upgraded features including LED lighting, armrests and cup holders.

Let's get back to my interview with Carl Perkins, one of the originators of rockabilly. Perkins, who died in 1998, wrote "Blue Suede Shoes," the hit song sung by Elvis Presley, which became the first ...

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. Let's continue our week of interviews from our archive with R&B, rockabilly and early rock 'n' roll musicians and songwriters. Up next, we have Carl Perkins, one of ...

Perkins, who died in 1998, wrote "Blue Suede Shoes," the hit song sung by Elvis Presley, which became the first Sun label record to sell over a million copies. He spoke to Fresh Air in 1996.

Up next, we have Carl Perkins, one of the originators of rockabilly. Perkins' singing, guitar playing and songwriting brought together country and rock 'n' roll. He recorded at Sun Records, the label ...