Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest®

ABOUT THE ULTIMATE CONTEST
In 2007, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. announced an inaugural Elvis tribute artist contest event that was a search for the “best representation of the legacy of Elvis Presley.” Twenty-four of the best ETAs from around the world, who had each won a preliminary round of the competition, traveled to Memphis during Elvis Week 2007 to compete, with Shawn Klush of Pennsylvania winning the first-ever ultimate title.

In response to the excitement generated by the 2007 contest, Elvis Presley Enterprises brought the contest back in 2008 and 2009 with winners of preliminary contests traveling to Memphis in August to compete. Brandon Bennett from Louisiana won the ultimate title during Elvis Week 2008 and Bill Cherry from Illinois was the 2009 winner.

 

THE ULTIMATE CONTEST RETURNS IN 2010
Once again, in 2010, Elvis tribute artists will have their chance to compete for the ultimate title by showcasing their “best representation of the legacy of Elvis Presley.” Preliminary rounds for the 2010 contest have already started.

Elvis tribute artists from around the world are invited to participate in preliminary rounds for their chance to proceed to the semifinal round during Elvis Week 2010. The only way an Elvis tribute artist can advance to the semifinal round will be by winning an official preliminary round. Elvis fans will be invited to attend the preliminary rounds that will be held at festivals and various venues throughout the world.

The contest in Memphis will include semifinal and final rounds during Elvis Week 2010. All preliminary winners will compete in the semifinal on August 12, 2010, with the top proceeding onto the final round which will be held August 13, 2010.

 

 

The top three winners of the final round of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition in Memphis will receive a great cash prize along with a selection of other valuable prizes:

Ultimate Elvis Contest First Place Winner:
• Title of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2010
• Recognition by Elvis Presley Enterprises
• Cash prize of $20,000
• Opportunity to sign a performance contract to appear with Legends in Concert
• Selection of other valuable prizes (TBA)

Ultimate Elvis Contest Second Place Winner:
• Cash prize of $3,000
• Selection of other valuable prizes (TBA)

Ultimate Elvis Contest Third Place Winner:
• Cash prize of $2,000
• Selection of other valuable prizes (TBA)