- An American vocal group best known for providing backing vocals for Elvis Presley.
- Formed in 1948 in Springfield, Missouri, the group consisted of Gordon Stoker, Neal Matthews Jr., Hoyt Hawkins, and Hugh Jarrett.
- They began working with Elvis in 1956 and continued to provide backing vocals for him until his death in 1977.
- The Jordanaires also sang backup for other artists, including Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, and Roy Orbison.
2. The Sweet Inspirations
- An American female vocal group formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1963.
- The group consisted of Cissy Houston, Sylvia Shemwell, Estelle Brown, and Myrna Smith.
- They began working with Elvis in 1969 and continued to provide backing vocals for him until his death in 1977.
- The Sweet Inspirations also sang backup for other artists, including Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder.
3. The Imperials
- An American gospel music vocal group formed in 1957 in Memphis, Tennessee.
- The group consisted of Jake Hess, Sherman Andrus, Armond Morales, and Joe Moscheo.
- They began working with Elvis in 1960 and continued to provide backing vocals for him until his death in 1977.
- The Imperials also sang backup for other artists, including Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Rivers.