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2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Gold Belt Arrives at Graceland

July 20, 2012

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The official 2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest belt has arrived at Graceland and is this week's photo spotlight of the week.

The belt is a replica of Elvis' original "Champion Belt" presented to him by the Las Vegas International Hotel for breaking attendance records. The premiere gold belt is made by the internationally acclaimed B&K Enterprises who are considered the most unique and professional custom costume shops of its kind. With original Elvis jumpsuit creations by Gene Doucette and Bill Belew, who better than B&K to create the official belt for this year's 2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist.

With only four preliminaries left, there's not much time left for tribute artists hoping to compete at the ultimate competition in Memphis. If interested in competing in the remaining preliminary rounds of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, see a complete list of competitions at Elvis.com.

Want to cheer on your favorite Elvis tribute artist? Don't miss this year's final rounds during Elvis Week 2012. To purchase tickets or to see a complete schedule of events, visit www.ElvisWeek.com.

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