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TOM BROWN - Host of Nashville Elvis Festival
Tom Brown can be heard every weekday as the host of "Tom Brown in the Morning" on Tupelo's Sunny 93.3. As the former Vice President of Original Production for Turner Classic Movies (TCM), he was the executive in charge of production on special Elvis projects featuring Priscilla Presley, Scotty Moore, D.J. Fontana, George Klein, Joe Esposito and the TCB Band. For nearly 2 decades, Brown has hosted Elvis events from coast-to-coast, including Graceland's Elvis Week and Tupelo Elvis Festival, interviewing Elvis' band members, friends, family and co-stars. He can also be found hosting the Gates of Graceland web series. Prior to TCM, Tom worked as an entertainment reporter and producer for TNT Network and at TV & radio stations in St. Louis, Shreveport and his hometown of Tupelo, MS.
Tom Brown can be heard every weekday as the host of "Tom Brown in the Morning" on Tupelo's Sunny 93.3. As the former Vice President of Original Production for Turner Classic Movies (TCM), he was the executive in charge of production on special Elvis projects featuring Priscilla Presley, Scotty Moore, D.J. Fontana, George Klein, Joe Esposito and the TCB Band. For nearly 2 decades, Brown has hosted Elvis events from coast-to-coast, including Graceland's Elvis Week and Tupelo Elvis Festival, interviewing Elvis' band members, friends, family and co-stars. He can also be found hosting the Gates of Graceland web series. Prior to TCM, Tom worked as an entertainment reporter and producer for TNT Network and at TV & radio stations in St. Louis, Shreveport and his hometown of Tupelo, MS.
JOHN SCHNEIDER - Iconic Actor and Chart-Topping Recording Artist
EVENTS: Judge for Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest; John Schneider In Concert
John Schneider spent the fall competing on ABC's Dancing with the Stars, and his extensive acting career includes The Dukes of Hazzard, Smallville and Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots - the #1 primetime series on cable on Tuesday nights. John is also a celebrated country music artist with 10 albums to his credits and 4 #1 singles on the Billboard Country chart. In fact, his remake of “It’s Now Or Never” peaked at #4 on the US Country Billboard chart in 1981 and remains the top charting Elvis cover of all time! Last year, he launched an ambitious 52-song project, The Odyssey, releasing a song a week throughout 2018. In addition, he released the album projects Greatest Hits…Still and Merry Christmas Baby in December.
EVENTS: Judge for Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest; John Schneider In Concert
John Schneider spent the fall competing on ABC's Dancing with the Stars, and his extensive acting career includes The Dukes of Hazzard, Smallville and Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots - the #1 primetime series on cable on Tuesday nights. John is also a celebrated country music artist with 10 albums to his credits and 4 #1 singles on the Billboard Country chart. In fact, his remake of “It’s Now Or Never” peaked at #4 on the US Country Billboard chart in 1981 and remains the top charting Elvis cover of all time! Last year, he launched an ambitious 52-song project, The Odyssey, releasing a song a week throughout 2018. In addition, he released the album projects Greatest Hits…Still and Merry Christmas Baby in December.
DEAN Z - 2013 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ Champion
EVENTS: TCB Session #2; Elvis In Concert (Friday AM); Elvis In Concert (Saturday PM); Elvis Gospel Live!
Dean Z is the 2013 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ champion. For more than a decade, Dean Z has performed throughout the world, including appearances in Japan, Australia, Norway, Denmark, England, Canada and the USA. In 2007, he joined the world famous Legends in Concert, headlining shows in Branson, Myrtle Beach and Las Vegas.
EVENTS: TCB Session #2; Elvis In Concert (Friday AM); Elvis In Concert (Saturday PM); Elvis Gospel Live!
Dean Z is the 2013 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ champion. For more than a decade, Dean Z has performed throughout the world, including appearances in Japan, Australia, Norway, Denmark, England, Canada and the USA. In 2007, he joined the world famous Legends in Concert, headlining shows in Branson, Myrtle Beach and Las Vegas.
BRANDON BENNETT - 2008 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ Champion
EVENTS: TCB Session #1; Elvis In Concert (Friday PM)
Brandon Bennett is the 2008 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ champion, and the star of the Tony Award-winning hit musical, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET! Bennett has been featured on The Late Show with David Letterman, NBC Nightly News, The Ricki Lake Show, American Hot Rod and more.
EVENTS: TCB Session #1; Elvis In Concert (Friday PM)
Brandon Bennett is the 2008 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ champion, and the star of the Tony Award-winning hit musical, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET! Bennett has been featured on The Late Show with David Letterman, NBC Nightly News, The Ricki Lake Show, American Hot Rod and more.
DIOGO LIGHT - Award-Winning Elvis Tribute Artist from Brazil; Winner of Nashville Elvis Festival 2018
EVENTS: Elvis In Concert (Friday PM); Elvis Gospel Live!
We are pleased to welcome back award-winning Elvis tribute artist Diogo Light! He represented Nashville Elvis Festival at the 2018 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Finals in Memphis, where he took home the 2nd place prize after competing against some of the top tribute artists from around the world!
EVENTS: Elvis In Concert (Friday PM); Elvis Gospel Live!
We are pleased to welcome back award-winning Elvis tribute artist Diogo Light! He represented Nashville Elvis Festival at the 2018 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Finals in Memphis, where he took home the 2nd place prize after competing against some of the top tribute artists from around the world!
COTE DEONATH - Award-Winning Elvis Tribute Artist; 2018 Images of the King World Champion
EVENTS: Elvis In Concert (Friday AM); Elvis Gospel Live!; Elvis Movie Event
Award-winning Elvis tribute artist Cote Deonath is the 2018 Images of the King World Champion, and he also took 3rd place at the 2018 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest final, where he was the top-ranking American. We are excited to have this fan favorite back at Nashville Elvis Festival!
EVENTS: Elvis In Concert (Friday AM); Elvis Gospel Live!; Elvis Movie Event
Award-winning Elvis tribute artist Cote Deonath is the 2018 Images of the King World Champion, and he also took 3rd place at the 2018 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest final, where he was the top-ranking American. We are excited to have this fan favorite back at Nashville Elvis Festival!
MICHAEL CULLIPHER - Award-Winning Elvis Tribute Artist
EVENTS: Elvis In Concert (Friday AM); Elvis Gospel Live!
We are thrilled to have award-winning Elvis tribute artist Michael Cullipher returning to Nashville Elvis Festival as a headliner in 2019. A popular fan favorite, Michael has been performing professionally since 2009, appearing on stages throughout North America and the Dominican Republic. Don't miss his electric headlining performance!
EVENTS: Elvis In Concert (Friday AM); Elvis Gospel Live!
We are thrilled to have award-winning Elvis tribute artist Michael Cullipher returning to Nashville Elvis Festival as a headliner in 2019. A popular fan favorite, Michael has been performing professionally since 2009, appearing on stages throughout North America and the Dominican Republic. Don't miss his electric headlining performance!
RILEY JENKINS - Award-Winning Elvis Tribute Artist
EVENTS: Louisiana Hayride Live!; Elvis Gospel Live!
At just 16 years-old, award-winning Elvis tribute artist Riley Jenkins has been earning the attention of Elvis fans at festivals and events from coast to coast!
EVENTS: Louisiana Hayride Live!; Elvis Gospel Live!
At just 16 years-old, award-winning Elvis tribute artist Riley Jenkins has been earning the attention of Elvis fans at festivals and events from coast to coast!
JEFF LEWIS - Award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist, singer-songwriter, actor and emcee
EVENTS: Elvis Gospel Live!; Host of Nashville Elvis Festival's Late Night Parties
Jeff Lewis is a GRAMMY® nominated singer-songwriter, actor and emcee. Elvis fans will recognize Jeff as the host of the incredibly popular Elvis Week after parties at the world famous Hard Rock Café in Memphis. He also hosts the Jeff Lewis & Friends Music Festivals (Helen, GA & Norman, OK). Jeff has toured and performed with some of the biggest names in Country music, including Buck Owens, John Anderson, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Wynonna, Rodney Crowell, Ronnie McDowell, Garth Brooks and more.
EVENTS: Elvis Gospel Live!; Host of Nashville Elvis Festival's Late Night Parties
Jeff Lewis is a GRAMMY® nominated singer-songwriter, actor and emcee. Elvis fans will recognize Jeff as the host of the incredibly popular Elvis Week after parties at the world famous Hard Rock Café in Memphis. He also hosts the Jeff Lewis & Friends Music Festivals (Helen, GA & Norman, OK). Jeff has toured and performed with some of the biggest names in Country music, including Buck Owens, John Anderson, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Wynonna, Rodney Crowell, Ronnie McDowell, Garth Brooks and more.
TERRY BLACKWOOD - Recorded and Toured with Elvis as part of The Imperials
EVENTS: Elvis Gospel Live!
The one and only Terry Blackwood of The Imperials will make his first appearance at Nashville Elvis Festival in 2019, and we're all shook up about it! The legendary vocal group spent years backing Elvis on tour and in Las Vegas, as seen in the 1970 film Elvis: That’s the Way It Is!
EVENTS: Elvis Gospel Live!
The one and only Terry Blackwood of The Imperials will make his first appearance at Nashville Elvis Festival in 2019, and we're all shook up about it! The legendary vocal group spent years backing Elvis on tour and in Las Vegas, as seen in the 1970 film Elvis: That’s the Way It Is!
JOANNE CASH - Legendary Gospel Artist and the younger sister of Johnny Cash
EVENTS: Judge for Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
Joanne Cash was just a teenager when she first met Elvis backstage at a concert, where he was opening for her famous brother Johnny Cash. Of course, Johnny wasn’t the only member of the Cash family to make a name for himself. With 26 historic recordings, the acclaimed autobiography My Fears Are Gone, and continuous concert appearances, Joanne just released her latest CD, Unbroken (2018), which features duets with some of her famous friends and family members including Crystal Gayle, Phil Keaggy, Bellamy Brothers, Rosanne Cash, Oak Ridge Boys, T. Graham Brown, for King & Country, John Carter Cash & Tommy Cash and more.
EVENTS: Judge for Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
Joanne Cash was just a teenager when she first met Elvis backstage at a concert, where he was opening for her famous brother Johnny Cash. Of course, Johnny wasn’t the only member of the Cash family to make a name for himself. With 26 historic recordings, the acclaimed autobiography My Fears Are Gone, and continuous concert appearances, Joanne just released her latest CD, Unbroken (2018), which features duets with some of her famous friends and family members including Crystal Gayle, Phil Keaggy, Bellamy Brothers, Rosanne Cash, Oak Ridge Boys, T. Graham Brown, for King & Country, John Carter Cash & Tommy Cash and more.
GARY CHAPMAN - Award-winning Singer-Songwriter and TV/Radio Personality
EVENTS: Judge for Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest; Elvis Gospel Live; John Schneider In Concert
For over three decades, Gary has racked up an impressive list of Dove Awards, GRAMMY nominations and writing credits for legendary artists such as Kenny Rogers, Alabama, Wynonna, Amy Grant and more. A popular TV/Radio personality, Gary is also widely known for hosting TNN’s popular Prime Time Country. Gary's latest album, The Truth, includes appearances by Alison Krauss, John Rich, Tanya Tucker and more.
EVENTS: Judge for Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest; Elvis Gospel Live; John Schneider In Concert
For over three decades, Gary has racked up an impressive list of Dove Awards, GRAMMY nominations and writing credits for legendary artists such as Kenny Rogers, Alabama, Wynonna, Amy Grant and more. A popular TV/Radio personality, Gary is also widely known for hosting TNN’s popular Prime Time Country. Gary's latest album, The Truth, includes appearances by Alison Krauss, John Rich, Tanya Tucker and more.
GREG PRESLEY - Elvis Presley's 2nd Cousin
EVENTS: Judge for Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
Greg Presley has a unique connection to the King of Rock & Roll…. They’re related! Greg's grandfather, Joseph Warren Presley, is the younger brother of Elvis’ grandfather, Jesse D. Presley, making Greg and Elvis 2nd cousins. Greg was just 10 years old when Elvis passed away, and he has vivid memories of attending the funeral at Graceland. Today, Greg works in the hospitality industry, serving as V.P. of Business Development for Hotel Equities. Born and raised in Huntsville, AL, Greg and his wife reside in Franklin, TN with their 5 children.
EVENTS: Judge for Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
Greg Presley has a unique connection to the King of Rock & Roll…. They’re related! Greg's grandfather, Joseph Warren Presley, is the younger brother of Elvis’ grandfather, Jesse D. Presley, making Greg and Elvis 2nd cousins. Greg was just 10 years old when Elvis passed away, and he has vivid memories of attending the funeral at Graceland. Today, Greg works in the hospitality industry, serving as V.P. of Business Development for Hotel Equities. Born and raised in Huntsville, AL, Greg and his wife reside in Franklin, TN with their 5 children.
CHARLIE MATTOS - On-Air Personality at the world famous WSM Radio
EVENTS: Judge for Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
A lifelong Elvis fan, Charlie Mattos is a 30-year radio veteran who can be heard every weekday morning on the legendary WSM Radio (home to the Grand Ole Opry). In addition to WSM's popular morning show, “Coffee, Country & Cody,” Charlie is also the longtime voice of Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball.
EVENTS: Judge for Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
A lifelong Elvis fan, Charlie Mattos is a 30-year radio veteran who can be heard every weekday morning on the legendary WSM Radio (home to the Grand Ole Opry). In addition to WSM's popular morning show, “Coffee, Country & Cody,” Charlie is also the longtime voice of Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball.
EAS BAND - The official band for Graceland's Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
EVENTS: House band for ALL Nashville Elvis Festival Events
The EAS Band performs note-for-note duplication of Elvis' music and concerts. The official band for Graceland's 2018 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition, the EAS Band performs all over the world backing tribute artists, giving the feeling and excitement of being at an actual Elvis concert. The band also provides music for other tribute acts including the Blues Brothers, Rod Stewart, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash and more.
EVENTS: House band for ALL Nashville Elvis Festival Events
The EAS Band performs note-for-note duplication of Elvis' music and concerts. The official band for Graceland's 2018 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition, the EAS Band performs all over the world backing tribute artists, giving the feeling and excitement of being at an actual Elvis concert. The band also provides music for other tribute acts including the Blues Brothers, Rod Stewart, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash and more.
Plus 20 of the top Elvis Tribute Artists from around the world competing in our Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest preliminary rounds!
Tim 'E' (Canada)
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Al Joslin (USA)
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David King (USA)
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Colin Dexter (USA)
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Morgan Voien (Norway)
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Simon Patrick (England)
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Nick Perkins (USA)
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Jake Slater (USA)
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Richard Wolfe (Canada)
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Gib Maynard (USA)
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Mark Anthony (Australia)
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Bobby Simkins (USA)
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Tyler Christopher (USA)
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Brooke Wright (USA)
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Ron Tutor Jr. (USA)
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Pedro Ortiz San MartÃn (Chile)
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Marcus Jackson (Australia)
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Dave Weaver (USA)
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NOTE: Doug Jones and Cliff Wright, previously announced, have withdrawn from the competition.
All guests and performers subject to change.