“The Next
Best Thing to THE KING”
Donny Edwards’ admiration and appreciation of Elvis
Presley began at an early age. His mama recalls how he tried
to dance to Elvis’ records even before he could walk.
By the age of five, Donny was so passionate about Elvis
that he pushed his grandmother’s hand away from the
radio dial as she attempted to change the station while
“Hound Dog” was playing. Little did he know
that his devotion would lead him to a beloved career, paying
tribute to one of the greatest musical artists in history.
Donny Edwards is an international, multi-award winning
Elvis tribute artist. Today, he is one of the most sought
after performers in the business, bringing his show to stages
in casinos, theaters/venues, fairs/festivals, corporate/special
events, cruises and production shows, all over the world.
He is a versatile performer with the ability to re-enact
each era of Elvis’ life and career. His dynamic performance
will take you back to the 1950’s and the early years
of rock n’ roll, getting you “all shook up”,
all over again. Then you’ll go on a ride through the
1960’s, from Elvis’ biggest hit movies to the
famous black leather “68 Comeback Special”.
Finally you’ll revisit the legendary Las Vegas years
of the 1970’s as Donny recreates the performances
that made Elvis the one and only “King of Rock n’
Roll”.
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Throughout his career, Donny has had the opportunity to
work beside many of the original musicians that performed
with Elvis Presley himself. He’s worked with the Jordanaires,
The Sweet Inspirations, DJ Fontana, Charlie Hodge and Bob
Moore. Donny has also had the pleasure of working with Elvis’
inner circle such as Sonny West, Al Dvorin, Charles Stone
and Ed Bonja. Elvis Presley Enterprises and CKX have hired
Donny for tribute shows, TV spots and corporate events,
many times over the years. Donny has also performed private
parties for celebrities such as Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the
NASCAR family, Marie Osmond, Bill Medley of the Righteous
Bros. and Elvis’ friends and co-stars, Jimmy Velvet
(Elvis’ friend and recording artist), Darlene Thompkins
(Elvis’ co-star in “Blue Hawaii”) and
Cynthia Pepper (Elvis’ co-star in “Kissin’
Cousins). Not only is Donny known for his riveting live
performances, but he has also appeared in numerous TV shows
and ads, including ABC’s “Monday Night Football”,
MTV’s “Viva La Bam”, CBS’s “The
Young and The Restless”, ABC’s, “The Next
Best Thing” and a handful of Elvis character TV ads
in the UK, Europe and Australia including “Kingsmill
Bread”.
Among his professional accomplishments, Donny was the star
performer at Las Vegas’ famous “Elvis-A-Rama”
museum and showroom for 3 years before it closed its doors
in 2006. He has appeared on the cover of two published books
about Elvis tribute artists and is also a 2 time world champion
of two of the biggest Elvis contests ever, at Isle of Capri
and Potawatomi in 2006 and 2007. Donny also finished in
the top 3 in the “Ultimate Elvis” contest held
in Memphis, Tennessee for 3 years in a row in 2007, 2008
and 2009.
Donny Edwards maintains a performance of remarkable authenticity.
His humility, charm and southern manner, coupled with his
uncanny sound and appearance, will make you feel as if you
are watching “The King”, himself.
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