Talented individuals would really love to have a certificate of acknowledgment to their forte of craft. Especially, persons who know the art of impersonation. Social events that could improve their skills are much of their liking. Some premier institutions in the country are doing this kind of programs. From their being premier, proper preparations should be done by anyone.

This all began last 2007, the time of the formation and commencement of EPE. They were the elite people behind the call of having a man showcase his best performance legacy to the late legend in music. Twenty four artists all over the world met at Memphis during the first leg of this competition. That was their venue for the final showdown. One might never expect, the next person could be a Elvis Tribute Bay Area artist.

EPE has continuously produced this program annually from the birth of this. They seemed to get high ratings from their audiences because of it. Titleholders from Illinois, Michigan, Arkansas, Louisiana and others were just some who followed the steps. England contender from 2012 was the lone ever recorded out of the country winner in this event.

Real action will come on August seventh until the nineteenth. Regional versions of this event will help the talented person to qualify. After the qualifying round, he can be admitted to semi and final rounds in Memphis. It requires money to fly to the venue. This is not shouldered by the organizers. Everyone should take a note on this. The runner ups may take the place if this cannot be solved to the supposed to be representative.

Ultimate ETA first place winner will experience a lot of changes. He will accept the title itself as expected. Aside from it, a plaque of recognition from EPE and cash amounting to twenty thousand dollars will be awarded. A contract to perform during the Legends in Concert will be given to this lucky individual. Lastly, the 2017 contest belt.

A three thousand dollar prize and other to be announced privileges will be given to the second placer. Third placer has also a cash of two thousand dollars and another to be announced perks from the producer. Furthermore, fourth to tenth placers will receive 500 dollars each for consolation. This is good for other lower ranked finishers who did not stole a spot in the top 3.

A high graded US accounting office will take the responsibility of tabulation and scoring of the contenders, also from the judges, during the event proper. The score auditor is also chosen as from owner of that business. Integrity and objectivity will prevail with this top standard procedures being undertaken here.

Similar score sheet from the semi and final rounds will be used. Performers will be judged by these categories, vocals, stage wear and presence, and style. From 10 to 1, is the rating system here. 10 is sure the bigger portion, while 1 is the lower portion of scale. Vocals take 40 percent. It means that the person must give his all in singing like Presley.

Wear and style must be considered by any participant. He must know how the icon looks and performs the standard style while on stage. Stage presence means that the connection from the people and charisma given are at stake. Last is, the performance in whole. Judges are the ones doing the last criteria. This would eventually get 20 percent each.