Friday, August 17, 2007

The Final Ten in Elvis Tribute Artists Contest

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Finalists Selected

"The following top ten finalists were choosen on August 12 during the Qualifying Round of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest.

They will go on to compete for the title of "Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2007" on August 17.Top Ten Finalists are:

  1. Brandon Bennett - Tupelo Elvis Festiva
  2. Trent Carlini - Love Me Tender Ultimate Elvis Contest
  3. Donny Edwards - The Promised Land Ultimate Elvis Contest
  4. Joseph Hall - Chingawassa Days Ultimate Elvis Contest
  5. Jeff Golden - Alabama Ultimate Elvis Contest
  6. Ben Klein - Kelowna Elvis Festival
  7. Shawn Klush - Viva Las Franklin
  8. Paul Larcombe - Walk A Golden Mile In My Shoes
  9. Jay Zanier - Collingwood Elvis Festival
  10. Kjell Henning Bjornestad - Last Man Standing Ultimate Elvis Contest"

Ultimate Contest - Elvis.co

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The Ultimate Elvis.. Who Will It Be?

Graceland Makes Way for Elvis Clones - Washington Post

Today, the winner of The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist will be chosen in Graceland.

The "Ultimate Elvis" gets $5,000 in cash, a $5,000 shopping spree at Graceland tourist shops, a $3,000 gift certificate toward the purchase of an Elvis-inspired jumpsuit, a one-of-a-kind "Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist" championship belt and other prizes.

Sounds a great prize. I'll let you know who the winner is..


Washington Post

Graceland Makes Way for Elvis Clones
Washington Post, United States - Aug 14, 2007
The tribute artist contest marks a big change for Graceland, which has long regarded Elvis impersonators with a mixture of resigned bemusement and outright ...

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Here is Paul Larcombe in action

I wanted to see just what this guy was like in action.. see for yourself at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FteQ0TIrhuM

Some sleep would be good...


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Just nine left in the title to be crowned the ultime Elvis tribute artist..

Elvis singer feels Memphis heat - BBC News

"Mr Larcombe won his chance to perform in Memphis after coming top of 64 impersonators from around the world in a heat in Blackpool." That's Blackpool in the U.K.and he is one of the last nine..he is the only British performer and one of just two non-US performers in the final. We'll find out on Friday just who is crowned the world's best Elvis "tribute artist"as they are referred to by the official Elvis camp.

I really do love this whole Elvis impersonoator thing..


BBC News

Elvis singer feels Memphis heat
BBC News,?UK?- 20 minutes ago
The 36-year-old former naval officer from Crewe is preparing to battle it out against nine other Elvis Presley impersonators to be crowned the ultimate ...

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Graceland embraces impersonators for the first time ever!

Graceland Embraces Elvis Impersonators - CBS News"

That's right folks.. "after years of resistance to Elvis impersonators, managers of Presley's home in Memphis this year are holding an Elvis competition. Karate moves, big hair and rhinestone jumpsuits are all OK, but nothing tacky. The judges say they're looking for sincerity and respect" so says the writer of this story ( see attched). Great prizes to be won.. see a link to the article to find out more..


KTTC

Graceland Embraces Elvis Impersonators
CBS News,?NY?- Aug 15, 2007
Thursday marks the 30th anniversary of Presley's death, and the Elvis Week tributes are already under way. After years of resistance to Elvis impersonators, ...
The rich and happy afterlife of the King of Rock 'n' Roll New York Daily News
Elvis: The 30th Anniversary Concert About - News & Issues
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