Belgovision.com - from the heart of Europe!

"On Tuesday 10th March - a couple of days before EBU's deadline - Belgium's French-speaking broadcaster RTBF will present the Belgian candidate for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009. The presentation of the Belgian song will take place at Mirano Continental in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Brussels.

The teaser for the announcement of the Belgian representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 that was launched on YouTube last Tuesday, soon led to speculations about the Belgian candidate for Moscow: Elvis Junior, the alter ego of 2006 World Champion Elvis Presley Impersonator Franz Goovaerts, is tipped by most of our colleagues. Copy Cat is the title of the song that already popped up on several websites.

Belgovision.com leaves the honour of confirming the Belgian representative for Moscow to RTBF. Belgium's French-speaking broadcaster will give a press conference at Mirano Continental in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Brussels, on Tuesday 10th March. At this press event, the Belgian media will hear the Belgian song for Moscow for the very first time. On Tuesday 12th May RTBF will be trying for the third time to qualify for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest and deliver the first Belgian finalist since Xandee in 2004."

Source - Belgovision.com - from the heart of Europe!

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"Elvis, look out, because Elvis of Sedona is in the house"

This Valentine’s Day Elvis of Sedona brings Elvis the King back to life with songs for that special someone.

About Elvis of Sedona Valentine’s Day Offer:

Elvis of Sedona sings for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. Elvis of Sedona (VJ Mitchell) has one heck of a great voice. His performances are truly special. He's a real down to earth guy and has a fabulous way with people. An Elvis Valentine! What a romantic way to say I love you.

Elvis of Sedona sings a love song to the one you love in person (Sedona and Cottonwood only) or over the phone to anywhere in the United States.  Reservations are available February 13, 14, and 15, by calling 928-451-1793. Only $33, the reservation includes one song and a personalized autographed photo of Elvis of Sedona.

For information about Elvis of Sedona and to hear him sing visit www.ElvisOfSedona.com or visit any of the sites listed below:

www.myspace.com/elvisofsedona
www.youtube.com/elvistime
www.gigmasters.com/elvisimpersonator/elvisofsedona

Elvis of Sedona Ushers in Valentine's Day

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King’s court: Women bond over love of ETAs (Elvis Tribute Artists) : Winona Daily News

"Marilee Barrientos, 53, her sister Cheri Schendel, 50, their cousin Carol Dennis, 67, and Cheri’s 16-year-old daughter, Maia, are devoted Elvis fans and fervent followers of ETAs — their term for Elvis Tribute Artists."

More snippets..

"An ETA should also interact with his audience, autograph pictures and give away scarves or flowers. They prefer real sideburns and jumpsuits that don’t look like a cheap Halloween costume. Most importantly, he should be able to sing. And not think he’s Elvis.

“We realize they’re paying tribute,” Cheri said. “There’s no fantasy that Elvis is still alive.”

King’s court: Women bond over love of ETAs (Elvis Tribute Artists) : Winona Daily News

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Saginaw King Fest early years winner left fellow Elvis tribute artists all shook up - Saginaw, Michigan Entertainment News - The Saginaw News � MLive.com

Keep an eye out for this young man..

"Jake A. Slater entered his first Elvis tribute artist competition ever and walked away with the first place prize in the early years category -- beating out nine other well-seasoned early years contestants and winning screams of support from audience members wowed by his uncanny resemblance to the wiggling Presley."

Saginaw King Fest early years winner left fellow Elvis tribute artists all shook up - Saginaw, Michigan Entertainment News - The Saginaw News � MLive.com

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Kingly Klush

This article is worth a read - here is just a snippet:

Recently he was named the international champion of BBC1's "World's Greatest Elvis Competition" in the United Kingdom and was chosen by Graceland as the winner of Elvis Presley Enterprises' first ever "Ultimate Tribute Artist Contest."

So what makes him such a good Presley impersonator?"I fit in the same clothes," Klush laughed. "I can say anything we do, it's done with the utmost respect to the original. We don't add anything to it. We don't take anything from it. Even some mistakes we keep.

Part of that mystique was Elvis Presley."Klush annually keeps the legend alive by taking part in the "Elvis Birthday Tribute Tour," which returns to Cleveland today at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre. Joining Klush at the show marking what would have been the King's 74th birthday also will be impersonator Donny Edwards.

Both acts will be performing with The Fabulous Ambassadors Show Band and Rivington Station. Hosting the event will be original Presley drummer D.J. Fontana, who shares intimate anecdotes throughout the evening."

Sounds fabulous!

Kingly business no joke to tribute singer - The News-Herald Life : Breaking news coverage for Northern Ohio

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Bill Cherry wins Elvis impersonation contest

Bill Cherry is doing mighty well - he has won the 13th "Annual Midwest Tribute to the King Competition" for his Elvis impersonating skills.He took home a $3,200 prize, beating out 14 other impersonators from Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Ill. man wins Elvis impersonation contest -- chicagotribune.com

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First Black President, Meet The First Black World Champion Elvis

Three days before the first African-American ever to take the oath office of the President of the United States, Elvis fans can see the first African-American ever to take the crown of World Champion Elvis Impersonator. He's black, he's Elvis, and he is good. Really good! He's Robert Washington, World Champion Elvis Impersonator.

The Background:

On August 16, 1977 Elvis "left the building". Coincidentally, on that fateful day, Robert Washington was celebrating his 19th birthday. Fast forward over 30 years later and Robert Washington has become one of the best Elvis impersonators in the world. Some would say THE best. Others would vehemently disagree.

Why? Because he is black.

Robert Washington took 2nd place for three years at the annual Images of Elvis World Championships held each August in Memphis, Tennessee. And three times a slew of fans cried foul when he was not crowned King. But after several cracks against the glass ceiling, fans at the World Championships were stunned, shocked, and ecstatic when Robert Washington made history by becoming the first black man ever crowned World Champion Elvis Impersonator. That's right, a black man went down to Memphis, the city where Martin Luther King was assassinated, and topped nearly a hundred other competitors to take the title of World Champion Elvis Impersonator. (Some of them had even had tens of thousands of dollars of plastic surgery to look more like Elvis, but that's another story). Now he's coming to the on Martin Luther King weekend.

On Saturday, January 17th, in celebration of Elvis' birthday, Robert Washington will appear live in concert at the 9th Annual Elvis Birthday Bash in Olympia. The evening begins with 7:30pm screening of Almost Elvis - the hilarious and heartwarming documentary about Elvis Impersonators. This award-winning film chronicles top contenders on their road to the World Championships, including Robert's own efforts to crack the color barrier. Almost Elvis has received international acclaim and was directed by noted Northwest documentary filmmaker, John Paget.

After the film, Robert Washington will take the stage and let the audience be the judge. Known in the Elvis world for his onstage flips, athletic dance moves, and powerful voice, he leaves fans All Shook Up. General Admission tickets are $10 and VIP tickets are $25. Tickets are available at www.ElvisBirthdayBash.com or at the box office on the night of the show.

Event Summary:

Elvis Birthday Bash 2009: Saturday January 17th at 7:30pm at the Capitol Theater in Olympia, WA. The 9th Annual Elvis Birthday Bash features live concert performance by World Champion Elvis Impersonator Robert Washington. Also, a screening of the documentary film "Almost Elvis". Plus: Elvis costume contest and trivia challenge, velvet Elvis art show, fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches, and more.General Admission tickets $10.VIP tickets $25:Tickets available at www.ElvisBirthdayBash.comFor info: 1-800-916-KING

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