As most of you know Elvis Presley would have celebrated his 81st birthday on January 8  if he were still living. It's no secret I'm a huge Elvis fan and I have to tell you what's coming to the famed Southfork Ranch just outside of Dallas. Make plans to attend the first ever Texas Tribute to Elvis on March 4-6, 2016.That means you won't have to drive to Memphis to enjoy everything that is Elvis! Licensed and partnered with Elvis Presley Enterprises, this Texas Annual Championship Festival will be one of a kind, honoring the life, music, and fans of Elvis Presley. If you are a tribute artist, you may want to compete in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist contest. The winner of this competition will represent Texas in the contest finals in Memphis, Tenn., later this year.

This festival will also feature Elvis themed shows, featuring some of the best known Elvis tribute artists from around the world in the Oil Baron's Ballroom at Southfork Ranch. In addition there will be special guests including Elvis' girlfriend Linda Thompson, musical guests The Blackwood Quartet, and a performance from native Arkansan Cody Ray Slaughter Elvis Presley Enterprises  Ultimate Elvis World Champion 2011. And don't miss the amazing after show party hosted by DJ Argo, the presenter of Elvis radio in Memphis.

Here's a video of Cody Ray Slaughter.

Click for ticket information or visit their website Texas Elvis Festival.

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