Pete Storm
Winner of the Hard Rock Last Chance Ultimate ETA preliminary
Pete is from just outside of London and is thrilled to be back this year. He became an fan after watching Elvis movies when he was just a kid. In addition to singing, Pete also enjoys fishing, cycling and playing guitar. He is a lifelong Elvis fan and says it's an honor to be able to perform as his idol and entertain people. His favorite Elvis song of the moment is “Love Song of the Year.”
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Ben Portsmouth
Winner of the Collingwood Elvis Festival
Ben lives in a small village in England called Walthan St. Lawrence. He enjoys spending time with friends and writing songs. He first heard Elvis as a young boy while riding in his dad’s car. His dad had a guitar so he picked it up, learned some chords and started to play and sing along to Elvis’ music. Ben is excited to be in Memphis competing in the Ultimate ETA Contest and entertaining Elvis fans. Ben’s favorite Elvis song is “American Trilogy.”
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Kevin Mills
Winner of the Myrtle Beach Ultimate ETA Contest
As a teenager, Kevin loved Elvis' music and felt Elvis was the natural choice for him to emulate. Elvis' many genres provide Kevin with a never ending challenge. Kevin says it's an honor to be a part of the Ultimate ETA Contest and to be able to compete in Memphis where Elvis called home. Kevin's favorite Elvis song is "Bridge Over Troubled Water."
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Dwight Icenhower
Winner of the Lake George Elvis Festival
Dwight was raised in Pomeroy, Ohio, and began his Elvis career by singing karaoke at a local fair when he was just 16 years old. Now, being an Elvis tribute artist is a full-time career and he enjoys using his talent to keep the memory of Elvis alive. Dwight says that he considers it a dream come true to have such a wonderful job and having the opportunity to meet such wonderful people. Dwight’s favorite Elvis song is “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”
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Victor Trevino Jr.
Winner of the Las Vegas Ultimate ETA Contest Presented by Legends in Concert
Victor Trevino Jr. was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas and has always appreciated the roots of rock 'n' roll. In recent years, Victor has performed mainly as an Elvis tribute artist, but he has also appeared in musicals such as "Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," "The Fantasticks," "Grease," and more. As a fan of roots rock and rhythm and blues, Victor felt that portraying the king in his wilder years would be a good way to show a younger audience the king's influence on today's music. Victor's favorite Elvis song is "Milkcow Blues Boogie."
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Jay Dupuis
Winner of the Philadelphia Elvis Fest
Jay was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and at the early age of three he realized his love and passion for the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Jay considers being a tribute artist a true blessing. He loves bringing the electrifying magic of Elvis back to the stage and for him it is a great honor to pay tribute the greatest entertainer of all time. Jay's favorite Elvis song is "Suspicious Minds."
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Tim Hendry
Winner of the Toronto Elvis Festival
Tim is from London, Ontario, Canada, and has been a professional musician for more than 20 years. His awareness of Elvis came at an early age and he was always exposed to the music of the king because his father was a big fan. Tim first performed as an Elvis tribute artist in 2003. He considers it an honor and privilege to be able to pay tribute to the greatest entertainer of all time, Elvis Presley. He says that being part of the Ultimate ETA Contest provides a great opportunity to compete with fellow ETAs as they all are constantly seeking to improve their craft. His favorite Elvis song is “Hurt.” |
Stephen Freeman
Winner of King of the Cruise Contest on the 2012 Elvis Cruise
A former police officer and detective, Stephen began his career as an Elvis Tribute Artist in 1998. His inspiration to become a tribute artist stemmed from Elvis’ soulful commitment to both gospel music and his fans. Stephen’s goal as a tribute artist is to accurately portray Elvis, his talent, and his music with respect.Stephen’s favorite Elvis song is “I Can’t Stop Loving You.”
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Mark Anthony
Winner for Pocono Mountains Elvis Festival
Mark is originally from Australia and says he has been blessed to be able to travel all over the world and perform for Elvis fans. He feels that this helps keep Elvis’ memory alive. He started by doing a tribute to Elvis at a charity event and it soon became one of the most fulfilling ventures of his life. Mark says he is first and foremost an Elvis fan. His favorite Elvis song is "True Love Travels on a Gravel Road." |
Ted Torres
Winner of the Elvis FANtasy Fest
Ted is a singer, songwriter, musician and actor from Orlando, Florida. Ted was inspired by both his parents and Elvis to choose music as a career. After learning more about Elvis as a person, he became an even bigger fan of Elvis. He hopes he can help people relive the memories of when a poor boy from Tupelo conquered both Memphis and the world with his music. Ted's favorite Elvis song is "The Sound of Your Cry." |