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Bill Cherry performs a tribute to Elvis Presley built on a long personal connection to the material. He grew up listening to Elvis, watched his films as a child, and developed his own voice singing along with his father while also listening to artists like the Beatles and Johnny Cash. He has been paying homage to Elvis since 1989. Beyond singing, acting, and dancing in tribute to the King, Bill also drives the same model of car associated with Elvis: a Stutz Blackhawk, one of which can be seen at Graceland. His work has included performances with several artists connected to Elvis’s original circle, including the Jordanaires, the Sweet Inspirations, DJ Fontana, and members of J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. Bill has also received multiple awards for his Elvis work. Before winning in Memphis, he took first place at the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Preliminaries in Tupelo, Mississippi. That back-to-back result was noted as the first time an Elvis Tribute Artist won the title of Ultimate in both the birthplace and hometown of Elvis Presley in the same year. He has also been recognized by Time Magazine as one of the top Elvis Tribute artists and received The Heart of the King award in Las Vegas at the Hilton, where Elvis performed for several years. For buyers seeking a clearly defined Elvis tribute with a long track record and documented recognition in the tribute field, Bill Cherry is easy to place and easy to understand at a glance.
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