For Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic, Harry Styles and Miles Teller were major contenders, with Styles being a top fan choice and Teller also strongly considered, but both were ultimately passed over for Austin Butler, who director Luhrmann felt was "born to play" the King, despite Styles' musical background and Teller's strong fan support. Ansel Elgort and Aaron Taylor-Johnson also auditioned for the role.
4 Stars Auditioned to Play Elvis Before Austin Butler was Cast (& 1 was Deemed Too Iconic for the Role) - IMDb.
Doug Church, The True Voice of Elvis Doug Church is known throughout the world by not only his fans but his peers as having the closest singing voice to Elvis Presley.
Dolly Parton refused to let Elvis Presley record her song, "I Will Always Love You," because his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, demanded half the publishing rights, which Parton would not give up, believing the song was her most important copyright and retirement fund. Although Elvis loved the song and sang it to Priscilla Presley after their divorce, the deal fell through due to Parker's insistence on the publishing cut, a decision Parton later recognized as prescient when Whitney Houston made the song a global phenomenon.
Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe apparently had a clandestine affair. Tons of tabloids and biographers have claimed that the two icons engaged in a secret romantic relationship in their time. According to these accounts, it was an on-and-off thing that continued sporadically over the years.
Elton John once said, There are only two things I know about Canada: hockey and Anne Murray." In a recent interview, Linda Thompson, a friend of the late Elvis Presley said, "Anne Murray was the King's favorite female singer and he used to listen to 'Snowbird' more than any other song.
Dean Vegas. Dean Vegas is an Elvis tribute artist and politician. He has performed around the world as Elvis. He has been referred to as the top Elvis Presley impersonator in Australia.
Shawn Klush first exploded onto the UK scene when 6 million viewers tuned in to see him crowned 'The World's Greatest Elvis' live on BBC One. Shawn was also crowned the first-ever 'Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion' in Memphis, Tennessee.
Elvis Presley held Roy Orbison is very high regard, publicly stating that Roy had '…the most perfect voice' and referring to him as '…the greatest singer in the world' during one of his Vegas concerts. And Roy's respect was mutual, he went to Elvis' concerts from 1954 to 1976.
For this list, we're looking at those actors that have an infamous reputation for complaining, hostility towards other cast members, or just generally being difficult to work with for any number of reasons. Our countdown includes Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer, Joan Crawford, Edward Norton, Jennifer Lopez, and more!
“Usually you pass it all in two or three days, but at the autopsy we found stool in his colon which had been there for five months or more because of the poor motility of the bowel.”
As with most comparisons of this kind, there is no clearcut answer to the question. Looking at the sales numbers — and those are not entirely reliable — it has been widely reported that Elvis has sold in excess of 1 billion albums worldwide. Swift, meanwhile, has reportedly sold some 200 million albums globally.
Elvis once said that out of all the impersonators out there, Andy Kaufman was his favorite!
It's a debate with no single answer, as Elvis Presley was bigger in US chart dominance (114 Top 40 hits vs. MJ's 36) and pioneering rock, while Michael Jackson achieved greater global reach, international tours, and broader multimedia influence (music videos, dance). Both are among the biggest artists ever, selling over a billion records, but Elvis was the original King of Rock, while Jackson became the King of Pop with unparalleled global cultural saturation.
Elvis Presley wiggled because his strong connection to the music naturally made him move his hips and legs, influenced by gospel and blues, combined with stage fright that he channeled into his movements, and amplified by the overwhelmingly positive, screaming reaction from his young female fans. He initially didn't intend it but leaned into it as audiences clearly desired the "sexual" and "primitive" display, making it his iconic, rebellious signature style.
Events tend to attract large numbers of amateur Elvis impersonators and Elvis fans. The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist competition, for example, is held every year in Graceland. In 2023, Cote Deonath won the title after having placed in the top 10 for 6 years.
He never thought he had a problem because he was taking "prescription drugs". Lab reports indicated that 14 drugs were found in Presley's blood at the time of his death, including "near toxic levels" of codeine, morphine, Placidyl and other prescription drugs.
The most durable Elvis Presley impersonator was Victor Beasley (Belgium), who appeared and performed as the King from 1955, a total of 48 years. On 6 July 2002, Beasley gave his 48th annual show.
While "best" is subjective, Ben Price is widely marketed as Australia's top impersonator, known for a massive repertoire of over 100 characters, from celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dr. Phil to cartoon voices, performing at major events and on radio. Other notable names include voice impressionist Keith Scott (famous for Blinky Bill) and drag/performance artists like Art Simone and Courtney Act, showcasing different facets of impersonation in Australia.
While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $84,000 and as low as $19,000, the majority of Elvis Tribute Artist salaries currently range between $36,500 (25th percentile) to $58,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $72,000 annually across the United States.
The biggest concert in Australian history by attendance was The Seekers' 1967 homecoming at Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl, with an estimated 200,000 people, a record for the Southern Hemisphere. More recently, Ed Sheeran holds the single-night record for the MCG (over 109,000) and Taylor Swift set records for total attendees at the venue (288,000 across three nights).
Frank Sinatra, who we considered the best singer of all time, said that he believed Tony Bennett was the best singer in the entertainment business. You can't get a higher accolade or commendation than that …from Frank Sinatra.
Dolly Parton said no to Elvis Presley recording "I Will Always Love You" because his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, demanded half of the publishing rights, which Parton refused to give up, as she wanted to keep ownership and the future earnings for her family. Despite her heartbreak at the missed opportunity, she held firm to her business principle, understanding that retaining the copyright was crucial for her financial security and legacy, a decision that paid off immensely after Whitney Houston's cover became a global phenomenon.
I can even remember what I was wearing: a red knit 70s jumpsuit ...' 'And in walks this guy, and he was soooo beautiful, that it just took my breath away, everybody's breath away. And he walked up to me, and he tussled my hair, and he said 'you look like a chicken that's just been hatched'.