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Elvis
Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE), Las Vegas' famed Fremont Street Experience and
the celebrated tribute artist production "Legends in Concert,” presented
the Third Annual Las Vegas Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Downtown
Las Vegas this weekend. On Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 Fremont Street
Experience hosted the only Las Vegas EPE-sanctioned preliminary round of the
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Elvis Tribute Artists competed for a
chance to proceed to the semifinals during Elvis Week 2012, held August 10-18,
the 35th anniversary celebration in Memphis.
The
21 competitors from around the world participated in the Las Vegas Ultimate
Elvis Tribute Artist Contest on Friday with guest judges determining the ‘best
representation of the Elvis legacy’ based on vocals, style, stage wear, and
stage presence. On Saturday, the top 10 competed and a champion was crowned
‘King.’ Victor Trevino Jr. a resident of Las Vegas won $2,500 cash, a Graceland
Getaway prize package and most importantly, qualifies to compete in the 2012
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest presented by EPE in Memphis, Tenn. during
Elvis Week 2012.
The
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Finals in Memphis is one of the highlights of Elvis
Week. The event attracts more than 70,000 fans from all over the world. The
winner of the contest will be offered the opportunity to sign a performance
contract with “Legends in Concert,” $20,000 cash, recognition by EPE as the
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2012 and a selection of other valuable prizes.
For
more information: www.legendsinconcert.com, www.elvisweek.com and www.vegasexperience.com.
About
Elvis Presley Enterprises
Elvis
Presley Enterprises, Inc. is based in Memphis, with additional offices in Los
Angeles. In addition to Graceland and its related attractions in Memphis,
including the Heartbreak Hotel, EPE is aggressively involved in a worldwide
licensing program, merchandising, music publishing, and television, film, video
and Internet projects. For more information on EPE and Graceland, visit
www.elvis.com. EPE is a subsidiary of CKX, Inc. (www.ckx.com), a publicly
traded company listed on the NASDAQ Global Market® under the ticker symbol
CKXE.
About
Fremont Street Experience
Fremont
Street Experience is a five-block entertainment complex located in historic
downtown Las Vegas. Fremont Street
Experience features Viva Vision, the world’s largest video screen which is
1,500 feet long, 90 feet wide and suspended 90 feet above the urban pedestrian
mall. Viva Vision features nightly
spectacular light and sounds shows with 12.5 million LED lights and a
550,000-watt sound system. Fremont
Street Experience is a one-of-a-kind venue which includes free nightly concerts
and entertainment on two stages. With direct pedestrian access to 10 casinos,
more than 60 restaurants and specialty retail kiosks, Fremont Street Experience
attracts over 17 million annual visitors. Fremont Street Experience can be
found online at www.vegasexperience.com.
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