The crossword solution for the term PRESLEY HIT, 'IN THE ___' is GHETTO (6 letters). The phrase refers to the 1968 hit single by Elvis Presley, 'In the GHETTO'. The song was written by Mac Davis and was a major success, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was also a top 10 hit in several other countries. The song is about poverty and social injustice, and has been covered by many other artists.