Below are the results of the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Congratulations to Bill Cherry, who was named the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2009 tonight at the final round of the competition.

ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST OF 2009

Bill Cherry
Winner of the Tupelo Elvis Festival Preliminary Round

Bill has been performing Elvis since 1989 and has always been a fan of Elvis. He grew up listening to his music, watching his movies and singing along with him on records. Bill feels that as a tribute artist, he can help keep Elvis' memory alive. Bill's favorite song is "If I Can Dream."

2ND PLACE WINNER

Donny Edwards
Winner of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Pechanga Casino Resorts Preliminary Round

Donny has been performing his tribute to Elvis since 2003. He's been a fan since he was two. Little did he know that it would lead him to a beloved career paying tribute to the greatest musical artist in history. Donny tries his best to bring the same joy that Elvis has brought to him to fellow fans with his show. He believes his success has been because of his devotion to the man who has so greatly influenced his life, Elvis Presley. Donny's favorite Elvis song is "Suspicious Minds." 

3RD PLACE WINNER

Kevin Mills
Winner of the LakeGeorge.com Elvis Festival Preliminary Round

Ever since Kevin was a teenager, he has had a love for Elvis and his music, and he felt Elvis was the natural choice for him to emulate. The many facets and genres of Elvis' career provides Kevin with a never ending challenge. Kevin says it is an honor to be able to be part of the Ultimate ETA Contest and be able to compete in Memphis, where Elvis called home. Kevin's favorite song is "Bridge Over Troubled Water."