CORRECTING and REPLACING Elvis Presley Enterprises Announces Preliminary Contests in the Search for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist in 2012

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

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ELVIS PRESLEY ENTERPRISES ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY CONTESTS IN THE SEARCH FOR THE ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST IN 2012

Contests taking place during worldwide 35^th anniversary celebration of the life and legacy of the King of Rock ‘n' Roll

Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) announced today that a record number of preliminary contests will be taking place around the world as part of the sixth annual search for the “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist.” Contestants will be chosen at licensed preliminary venues being held at fairs, festivals, theaters and other venues. The semifinal rounds and final round will be held during Elvis Week 2012 which will take place in Memphis, August 10 - 18, 2012.

“In 2012, during the 35^th anniversary, you'll see Elvis' life and legacy celebrated with concerts, festivals, special events and unique product releases taking place in countries around the world,” said Scott Williams, Vice President of Marketing and Media for EPE. “These contests give Elvis fans worldwide an opportunity to experience his music in a fun and unique way that we've seen continue to grow in popularity.”

Judges at each venue will look for the “best representation of the Elvis legacy” in vocals, style, stage wear and stage presence. The best overall performer will be named the “2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist.”

In addition to the preliminary contests, fans can also enjoy some of the previous ultimate Elvis tribute artists on tour now in Elvis Lives: The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Event, which is performing in 29 U.S. cities through March 19, 2012.

The 2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest winner, Cody Slaughter, can be seen performing the role of Elvis in the North American tour of “Million Dollar Quartet” and 2008 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest winner, Brandon Bennett, is performing the role of Elvis in the Chicago cast of “Million Dollar Quartet.”

Preliminary rounds of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest that have occurred or are in the planning stages at this time include:

Tweed Tribute to Elvis Festival				August 26 – 28, 2011				Tweed, Ontario, Canada
New England Elvis Festival				September 2 – 4, 2011				Manchester, N.H.
Rockin' E Jamboree at Oneida Casino				September 14 – 16, 2011				Green Bay, Wis.
Elvis FANtasy Fest				October 14 – 16, 2011				Portage, Ind.
Pocono Mountains Elvis Festival				October 21 – 23, 2011				Bushkill, Pa.
Elvis Birthday Bash and Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest				January 6 – 11, 2012				Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia
The 2012 Elvis Cruise				January 12 – 16, 2012				Nassau, Bahamas
“Fill the Blue Suede Shoes” – Elvis Tribute Artist Contest				March 3, 2012				Ocala, Fla.
Third Look for Japanese Elvis				March 11, 2012				Osaka, Japan
Rockin' Elvis Fest at Pala Casino				March 16 – 18, 2012				Pala, Calif.
Branson Elvis Festival Presented by Legends in Concert				April 20 – 22, 2012				Branson, Mo.
Toronto Elvis Festival				April 20 – 22, 2012				Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Philadelphia Elvis Fest				May 4 – 6, 2012				Philadelphia, Pa.
Las Vegas Ultimate ETA Contest Presented by Legends in Concert				May 11 – 12, 2012				Las Vegas, Nev.
Hawaii Ultimate ETA Contest Presented by Legends in Concert				May 19, 2012				Waikiki, Hawaii
Tupelo Elvis Festival				May 31 – June 3, 2012				Tupelo, Miss.
LakeGeorge.com Elvis Festival				May 31 – June 3, 2012				Lake George, N.Y.
Wintersun Festival				June 1 – 11, 2012				Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Atlantic City Ultimate ETA Contest Presented by Legends in Concert				June 9, 2012				Bally's, Atlantic City, N.J.
Rockin' Elvis Fest at Oneida Casino				June 18 – 20, 2012				Green Bay, Wis.
Penticton Elvis Festival				June 22 – 24, 2012				Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
Myrtle Beach Ultimate ETA Contest Presented by Legends in Concert				June 30, 2012				Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Rockin' Elvis Fest at Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel				July 19 – 21, 2012				Cherokee, N.C.
Collingwood Elvis Festival				July 26 – 29, 2012				Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
Hard Rock Cafe - Last Chance Ultimate ETA Contest				August 10 – 12, 2012				Memphis, Tenn.

More preliminary contests to be announced soon.

Prizes for the 2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest include:

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest First Place Winner:

• Title of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2012

• Performance Contract with Legends in Concert

• Cash prize of $20,000

• Fender Elvis Presley Kingman Acoustic Guitar

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Second Place Winner:

• Cash prize of $5,000

• Selection of other valuable prizes

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Third Place Winner:

• Cash prize of $3,000

• Selection of other valuable prizes

For a complete list of contest preliminaries, along with tribute artist photos, videos and additional information on the 2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and Elvis Week, please visit www.Elvis.com. Organizations and entertainment venues interested in holding their own preliminary should e-mail ultimate@elvis.com for more information.

About Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.

Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) is based in Memphis, Tennessee with additional offices in Los Angeles, California. 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 about EPE and Graceland, visit www.Elvis.com. EPE is a subsidiary of CKX, Inc.

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