december 14, 2024

TThe Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest was established by Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. in 2007 to find the best Elvis Presley tribute artist in the world. The contest aims to honor the legacy of Elvis by recognizing performers who capture his talent, style, and overall persona. This competition is part of the annual Elvis Week celebration held in Memphis, Tennessee, at Graceland, attracting thousands of Elvis fans and tribute artists from around the world.

Cody Ray Slaughter is hailed as one of the most talented, young Actors, Singer and Elvis Tribute Artist in the country. Born and raised in Harrison, Arkansas, gateway to the beautiful Ozark Mountains, Cody Slaughter began entertaining at the young age of 13.  A true Southern boy, Cody’s true passion for Elvis’ music and memory has directed his career path.

Cody has performed all across the country as "Elvis" in the traveling production of the Tony Award-winning sensation  "Million Dollar Quartet" and was nominated as best featured actor for his role.  Slaughter has performed in many theaters in Branson, MO, such as Tony Roi’s Elvis Experience, Legends In Concert, 50’s At The Hop and The Liverpool Legends as well as in Pigeon Forge, TN where Cody was the featured entertainer at The Tennessee Shindig for over a year at the young age of 17. Cody also appeared on MTV’s “My Super Sweet 16” and "Late Night with David Letterman" Slaughter has performed at special events, corporate functions, and entertainment venues throughout the United States, Canada and the UK.  His uncanny portrayal of Elvis Presley exhibits his amazing love for who he calls, “the greatest entertainer of all time”.

Among some of Cody’s most exciting accolades were winning The People’s Choice Award during Elvis Week 2008. In July of 2011. At the Las Vegas Elvis Fest, Cody received The New Horizon Award for best new Elvis Tribute Artist. The award was given on the same stage where Elvis made history at the Las Vegas Hilton.

Representing Tupelo, Mississippi (Elvis’ Birthplace) Elvis Presley Enterprises’ named Cody the 2011 ‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist" in Memphis TN in 2011.

Cody Slaughter  has the raw talent and passion that Elvis himself exhibited when he first started. Apart form his tribute to Elvis, Slaughter has a budding career as a country music singer and songwriter. But in spite of his repertoire and building a reputation with his own music Slaughter still says "My greatest joy is when I'm paying tribute to Elvis, his music and keeping his spirit alive with his fans"

Nick Perkins, a multi-award winning Elvis Tribute Artist, paying tribute to Elvis since the age of 16. His love for Elvis and his music are showcased on the stage in a manner respectful to the man that he believes is the greatest Entertainer of all time.

Nick has traveled the United States doing what he loves to do by being a part of numerous shows, festivals and contest. Nick has had the honor to win the Tupelo Elvis Festival and go on to Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist contest and placed in the Top 5 in the world.