Legends In Concert hosted the 3rd annual Branson Elvis Festival and Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater on April 17-19.  The contest was presented by Legends In Concert and sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.  Contestants included Randy Love, Mark Anthony, Brad Boice, Thomas Murphy, Frank Werth, E.J. Sharp, Andy Ash, Erock, Matt Joyce, Ted Torres, Bobby Simkins, Caleb Brown, Victor Trevino, Jr. (pictured below), Chris Wright, Gino Monopoli, and Danny Minze.  Third place and $200 was awarded to Mark Anthony from Adelaide, Australia.  Second place and $300 went to Gino Monopoli from Toronto, Canada.  The winner of $1,000 and the opportunity to compete in the finals during Elvis week in Memphis was Victor Trevino, Jr. from Denton, Texas.

 The Elvis Festival included some new and exciting events this year, such as an Elvis Meet and Greet Dinner at Dick Clark’s Grill and Elvis Karaoke at Club 57.  There was a showing of “Speedway,” starring Elvis Presley and Nancy Sinatra , on the Legends In Concert stage. A few contestants performed at the Grand Old Gospel Hour on Sunday morning .  Our Elvis Vendor Village was a huge hit and included items ranging from Swarovski studded Elvis robes to a new line of Sun Records merchandise now available in the gift shop.  Congratulations to all of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest winners and best of luck to Victor Trevino, Jr.(pictured below) as he moves on to compete in Memphis.  A huge thanks to all who made this amazing event possible!

Victor Trevino, Jr.