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Thursday, March 21, 2024
7:00 PM
MOVIES & MEMPHIS
Don't miss our kickoff spectacular filled with well-known and hidden gems from Elvis’ movies, featuring an all-star lineup of Ben Thompson, Cote Deonath, Michael Cullipher and Alex Mitchell. Then, Bill Cherry returns to Nashville Elvis Festival to pay tribute to the 50th Anniversary of the “Elvis as Recorded on Stage in Memphis Tennessee” album - recreating the iconic performance right down to the set list! Don’t miss opening night!
VIP: There will be a 6PM VIP Meet & Greet with the performers (VIP Festival Pass Holders ONLY)
LATE NIGHT
NASHVILLE ELVIS FESTIVAL LATE NIGHT PARTY
30 minutes after the conclusion of the evening show, join Jeff Lewis & Friends at the hotel for a late night after party that you won't want to miss! Live music until Midnight. This event is FREE to all festival attendees!
MOVIES & MEMPHIS
Don't miss our kickoff spectacular filled with well-known and hidden gems from Elvis’ movies, featuring an all-star lineup of Ben Thompson, Cote Deonath, Michael Cullipher and Alex Mitchell. Then, Bill Cherry returns to Nashville Elvis Festival to pay tribute to the 50th Anniversary of the “Elvis as Recorded on Stage in Memphis Tennessee” album - recreating the iconic performance right down to the set list! Don’t miss opening night!
VIP: There will be a 6PM VIP Meet & Greet with the performers (VIP Festival Pass Holders ONLY)
LATE NIGHT
NASHVILLE ELVIS FESTIVAL LATE NIGHT PARTY
30 minutes after the conclusion of the evening show, join Jeff Lewis & Friends at the hotel for a late night after party that you won't want to miss! Live music until Midnight. This event is FREE to all festival attendees!
Friday, March 22, 2024
11:00 AM
ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST - ROUND 1
Come watch 20 of the top Elvis tribute artists from around the world compete in Round 1. The winner of the Nashville Elvis Festival ETA Contest will advance to Graceland's Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest to be held in Memphis in August 2024.
ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST - ROUND 1
Come watch 20 of the top Elvis tribute artists from around the world compete in Round 1. The winner of the Nashville Elvis Festival ETA Contest will advance to Graceland's Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest to be held in Memphis in August 2024.
3:00 PM
LEGENDARY PERFORMER - A TRIBUTE TO 1974
We're paying tribute to the 50th anniversary of two iconic Elvis albums from 1974. First up, Riley Jenkins and Michael Cullipher re-create the greatest hits from "Elvis : A Legendary Performer Vol. 1." Then Bill Cherry and Alex Mitchell will bring to life the songs from "Good Times."
LEGENDARY PERFORMER - A TRIBUTE TO 1974
We're paying tribute to the 50th anniversary of two iconic Elvis albums from 1974. First up, Riley Jenkins and Michael Cullipher re-create the greatest hits from "Elvis : A Legendary Performer Vol. 1." Then Bill Cherry and Alex Mitchell will bring to life the songs from "Good Times."
7:00 PM
ULTIMATE '69
Ben Thompson remembers the 55th anniversary of the American Sound Sessions which brought us Elvis hits like "Suspicious Minds," "In the Ghetto" and "Kentucky Rain." Then, reigning Ultimate champion Cote Deonath will bring to life the magical opening engagement of Elvis' Summer 1969 debut at the International Hotel in Las Vegas!
ULTIMATE '69
Ben Thompson remembers the 55th anniversary of the American Sound Sessions which brought us Elvis hits like "Suspicious Minds," "In the Ghetto" and "Kentucky Rain." Then, reigning Ultimate champion Cote Deonath will bring to life the magical opening engagement of Elvis' Summer 1969 debut at the International Hotel in Las Vegas!
LATE NIGHT
NASHVILLE ELVIS FESTIVAL LATE NIGHT PARTY
30 minutes after the conclusion of the evening show, join Jeff Lewis & Friends at the hotel for a late night after party that you won't want to miss! Live music until Midnight. This event is FREE to all festival attendees!
NASHVILLE ELVIS FESTIVAL LATE NIGHT PARTY
30 minutes after the conclusion of the evening show, join Jeff Lewis & Friends at the hotel for a late night after party that you won't want to miss! Live music until Midnight. This event is FREE to all festival attendees!
Saturday, March 23, 2024
11:00 AM
ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST - ROUND 2
Come watch 20 of the top Elvis tribute artists from around the world compete in Round 1. The winner of the Nashville Elvis Festival ETA Contest will advance to Graceland's Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest to be held in Memphis in August 2024.
ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST - ROUND 2
Come watch 20 of the top Elvis tribute artists from around the world compete in Round 1. The winner of the Nashville Elvis Festival ETA Contest will advance to Graceland's Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest to be held in Memphis in August 2024.
3:00 PM
THE MILLION DOLLAR DUO
Michael Cullipher takes us down memory lane with electric performances paying tribute to Elvis and his influence on popular music. Then settle in for the return of the Ultimate Johnny & June Tribute (Cliff Wright & Kasey Hutchinson) celebrating the incredible legacy of the Man in Black (and his Mrs.)!
THE MILLION DOLLAR DUO
Michael Cullipher takes us down memory lane with electric performances paying tribute to Elvis and his influence on popular music. Then settle in for the return of the Ultimate Johnny & June Tribute (Cliff Wright & Kasey Hutchinson) celebrating the incredible legacy of the Man in Black (and his Mrs.)!
7:00 PM
ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST FINALS + CHAMPION RILEY JENKINS
The Top 10 Elvis tribute artists will compete in the Final Round. The winner of the Nashville Elvis Festival ETA Contest will advance to Graceland's Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest to be held in Memphis in August 2024. Immediately following the Finals, our reigning champion, Riley Jenkins, explores the 70th anniversary of the early days of Elvis in 1954!
ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST FINALS + CHAMPION RILEY JENKINS
The Top 10 Elvis tribute artists will compete in the Final Round. The winner of the Nashville Elvis Festival ETA Contest will advance to Graceland's Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest to be held in Memphis in August 2024. Immediately following the Finals, our reigning champion, Riley Jenkins, explores the 70th anniversary of the early days of Elvis in 1954!
LATE NIGHT
NASHVILLE ELVIS FESTIVAL LATE NIGHT PARTY
30 minutes after the conclusion of the evening show, join Jeff Lewis & Friends at the hotel for a late night after party that you won't want to miss! Live music until Midnight. This event is FREE to all festival attendees!
NASHVILLE ELVIS FESTIVAL LATE NIGHT PARTY
30 minutes after the conclusion of the evening show, join Jeff Lewis & Friends at the hotel for a late night after party that you won't want to miss! Live music until Midnight. This event is FREE to all festival attendees!
Sunday, March 24, 2024
11:00 AM
ELVIS GOSPEL LIVE
Join Dean Z, Cote Deonath, Ben Thompson, Alex Mitchell, Michael Cullipher, Riley Jenkins, Jeff Lewis, Tom Brown and more for a very special concert event featuring the Grammy Award-winning Gospel Music of Elvis Presley. Don't miss this event, which has become a Nashville tradition!
ELVIS GOSPEL LIVE
Join Dean Z, Cote Deonath, Ben Thompson, Alex Mitchell, Michael Cullipher, Riley Jenkins, Jeff Lewis, Tom Brown and more for a very special concert event featuring the Grammy Award-winning Gospel Music of Elvis Presley. Don't miss this event, which has become a Nashville tradition!
3:00 PM
DEAN Z: THE ULTIMATE ELVIS
Fan favorite Dean Z makes his triumphant return to Nashville Elvis Festival for an unbelievably high-octane tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll that is sure to be the highlight of your festival experience. Do not miss this event!
VIP: There will be a 2PM VIP Meet & Greet with Dean Z (VIP Festival Pass Holders ONLY)
DEAN Z: THE ULTIMATE ELVIS
Fan favorite Dean Z makes his triumphant return to Nashville Elvis Festival for an unbelievably high-octane tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll that is sure to be the highlight of your festival experience. Do not miss this event!
VIP: There will be a 2PM VIP Meet & Greet with Dean Z (VIP Festival Pass Holders ONLY)
7:00 PM
THE ELVIS STORY
Join Cote Deonath, Ben Thompson and Michael Cullipher for a career-spanning stroll through the 50's, 60's and 70's, filled with costume changes and electric performances. This one-of-a-kind multi-media event takes a look at the life and career of Elvis. You’ve never seen an Elvis tribute event quite like this.
THE ELVIS STORY
Join Cote Deonath, Ben Thompson and Michael Cullipher for a career-spanning stroll through the 50's, 60's and 70's, filled with costume changes and electric performances. This one-of-a-kind multi-media event takes a look at the life and career of Elvis. You’ve never seen an Elvis tribute event quite like this.
All guests and performers subject to change.