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DONNY
EDWARDS ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST As seen on ABC’s
show “The Next Best Thing” One of the Top
Three finalist on ABC’s show “The Next Best Thing” and also at One of the Top
Three finalist at Elvis Enterprise’s first sanctioned contest held in Memphis
during Elvis week 2007. Grand Champion
Winner at two major Elvis Tribute Artist Contests In 2006 and
2007. Donny
Edwards born in Iowa and raised in Lake Jackson, Texas. He grew up listening to
Elvis music and watching movies of the Rock "N" Roll legend. As years
went by Donny was constantly being told how strong his resemblance was to Elvis
as he was studying the Kings every move and vocals. When Donny won a local
Elvis contest in Texas, he then decided that he wanted to show his talent to
all the fans that loved and respected the King. He then moved to Las Vegas to
start his career. In
October, 2004, Donny had the honor of being asked by the family of Dale Earnhardt,
Jr. to perform for a Nascar party hosted by the drivers, family and
friends. Not only was his performance raved about, but it was an exciting
experience to perform to the many celebrities that attended. Donny had the
opportunity to perform for the New York Jets during a Monday Night
Football Halftime Show between the Jets and Titans, which was aired on ABC and
seen nationally. Other national TV shows Donny appeared has appeared on is
ABC’s The Next Best Thing, The "Vegas Show", MTV, The Travel Channel,
Fox Sports Net and Fox News. In
May 2005, when “The Young & The Restless” daytime soap opera was scouting
for the look and sound of Elvis, Donny was offered the job immediately after he
auditioned. He surprised many of his fans as they watched their favorite
soap opera only to see Donny Edwards on the show with a singing role.
Later in the year, Donny won the “People’s Choice Award” as the best 50’s Elvis
from the Gibson Guitar Company in Nashville. This is one of many of his first
place winnings. 2006
started off with Donny Edwards taking “1st Place” in the Tribute to The King
contest at the Isle of Capri Casino in Mississippi being awarded $25,000.00. In
June of 2006, Donny was asked to perform at the 50th anniversary of
Elvis returning to Tupelo. Donny had the
pleasure of performing with The Jordanaires in front of 14,000 people in Elvis'
hometown. Since then, Donny now performs in many shows with the Jordanaires, The
Sweet Inspirations, and DJ Fontana. 2007
started the year off winning another King Champion contest taking 1st
place again winning $25,000.00. In August, Elvis Presley Enterprise held their
first Ultimate Contest where Donny was one of the top three winners. Donny
is the most sought out Elvis Tribute Artist in the country and performs in
Casinos, Theaters, and Corporate Events and throughout the US and
Internationally including the UK, Japan, Mexico, Hong Kong, Argentina, Costa
Rica, Canada ,Chile, Finland and Venezuela. Upcoming shows starting in the Fall
will be touring dates throughout Australia, returning to Finland, Denmark,
Sweden, and Germany. Donny has recently been signed with a major
European record company administered by Universal Music Publishing. He has been
in a studio in Spain recording a double album which should be released later
this year. Donny
Edwards is a versatile performer with the ability to re-create each era of
Elvis Presley’s life. Donny’s performance with his band is dynamic, as he
brings you back to the early years of the 50’s with his Gold Lame jacket and
songs of the movie years, to the sexy, black leather '68 Comeback years, ending
with the legendary Vegas years. Donny maintains a performance of
incredible authenticity. His incredible look, singing, humbleness, charm
and southern speaking voice will make you feel like you are with the King. Exclusive
Management by Kristy Lee Royle – Royal Talent, LLC 914-725-5487
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