Two dozen «artists» — Graceland doesn’t like the word «impersonator» — made it to Memphis by winning preliminary contests around the United States and abroad

キ거제출장안마≕〖ㅋㅌOPT3〗≶【010=7936=0532】【올인출장샵】≶거제마사지클럽≶거제출장마사wl≶거제출장서비스≶거제출장샵≶거제출장안마후기≶거제출장프로필≶거제조건만남Finals for the contest sanctioned by Graceland’s management company, Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. (EPE), are set for Friday at the end of a week-long celebration marking the 30th anniversary of Presley’s death.

The contest marks a big change for managers of Graceland, Presley’s former Memphis residence and the center of a $40 million a year business in all things Elvis.

Since Presley’s death on Aug. 16, 1977, Graceland 대구출장샵 managers have distanced themselves from the thousands of Elvis impersonators performing in the concert halls and bars across the world.

Two dozen «artists» — Graceland doesn’t like the word «impersonator» — made it to Memphis by winning preliminary contests around the United States and abroad.

Ten contestants from the qualifying round at the Cannon Centre for the Performing Arts, a downtown concert hall, were to be picked for the finals and a chance at the title of official «Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist.»

Meanwhile, fans are flocking to Memphis for the festivities, some from abroad. «I don’t see Elvis as an American idol,» says Brazilian fan, Claudia Rocha. «think he is international, because many people in my country don’t speak English but they love the songs. I don’t know why. They don’t understand the lyrics, but they love the songs. I think it is his voice and his feelings. He was a soul singer. I think that’s why.»

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