2022 semifinalists
Below are the Elvis tribute artists who will compete in the Semifinal Round of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest during Elvis Week 2022 in Memphis.
ANDY KING*
Representing The Lone Star Elvis Festival (2020)
Andy King of Sulzfeld, Germany, discovered Elvis at the age of six by watching his movies on television. Andy’s favorite Elvis song is “We Can Make The Morning” and his favorite song to perform is “Suspicious Minds.” Formerly a police officer, Andy left the force to become an Elvis tribute artist full-time. He says it’s so important to him to keep Elvis’ music alive.
Brendon chase*
Representing Cooly Rocks On Elvis Festival (2021)
Brendon is from Twizel, New Zealand. In addition to being an Elvis tribute artist, he is also a police officer and was in the military for 20 years. Brendon enjoys singing, gym work and riding his Harley. He discovered Elvis by watching "Aloha from Hawaii" - and his favorite Elvis song is "You Gave Me A Mountain."
* Qualifying Elvis tribute artists from 2020 and 2021 who were unable to travel to Memphis due to COVID-19 travel restrictions will be allowed to compete in the 2022 Ultimate ETA Contest Semifinal Round.