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World's First Training Video for Elvis Impersonators Released on DVD
August 14, 2006

World's First Training Video for Elvis Impersonators Released on DVD

Aug 14, 2006 - - Memphis, TN - - Sing Like the King, the world's first and only training video for Elvis impersonators, is scheduled for DVD release on August 16th, 2006, the 29th anniversary of Elvis Presley's untimely death.

The unique how-to video is designed to help performers improve their vocals and sound more like the King of Rock, with lessons on vibrato, vocal range, mastering the Elvis accent, signature dance moves and gestures, as well as hair, make-up and costume tips.
 
Doug Church, winner of the 1991 Elvis impersonator world championships contest, hosts Sing Like the King.  Known throughout the Elvis industry by the moniker 'The Voice of Elvis,' Mr. Church is a 20-year veteran and has served as voice coach for dozens of aspiring Elvis impersonators.  "With this video, I hope to help thousands of Elvis tribute artists improve their vocals and their tribute to Elvis," said Church, who has future plans to establish an Elvis University for up-and-coming imitators of the King.
 
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Sing Like the King: The Professional's Guide to Impersonating Elvis is produced by Blue Suede Films and director John Paget.  Paget previously directed the award-winning documentary Almost Elvis, a feature-length expose' on the competitive world of Elvis impersonators.
 
"It was simply by popular demand that we created this video," said Paget.  "Elvis impersonation is a growing industry, in need of the same educational and training tools as every other profession."  
 
Paget estimates that there are currently 35,000 Elvis impersonators working worldwide, up from about 200 at the time of Elvis' death in 1977.
 
"You find a lot of Elvis tribute artists have great voices, but don't really sound like Elvis.  Or, they can sound a little like Elvis, but really have limited vocal range and are mediocre singers," explained Church. "The elusive goal is to sing great, and sound like Elvis."
 
While geared towards professional Elvis tribute artists, the program contains proven vocal training exercises and techniques to help any singer.
 
"Whether you want to become the next Elvis world champion, or just want to be king for a night at the local karaoke bar, we think this DVD can help you achieve your goals," said Paget.
 
More information about Sing Like the King is available online at http://www.singlikeelvis.com
 
Press Contact:
John Paget
Phone:  716-867-6488
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World's First Training Video for Elvis Impersonators Released on DVD

Aug 14, 2006 - - Memphis, TN - - Sing Like the King, the world's first and only training video for Elvis impersonators, is scheduled for DVD release on August 16th, 2006, the 29th anniversary of Elvis Presley's untimely death.

The unique how-to video is designed to help performers improve their vocals and sound more like the King of Rock, with lessons on vibrato, vocal range, mastering the Elvis accent, signature dance moves and gestures, as well as hair, make-up and costume tips.
 
Doug Church, winner of the 1991 Elvis impersonator world championships contest, hosts Sing Like the King.  Known throughout the Elvis industry by the moniker 'The Voice of Elvis,' Mr. Church is a 20-year veteran and has served as voice coach for dozens of aspiring Elvis impersonators.  "With this video, I hope to help thousands of Elvis tribute artists improve their vocals and their tribute to Elvis," said Church, who has future plans to establish an Elvis University for up-and-coming imitators of the King.
 
Active Image
 
Sing Like the King: The Professional's Guide to Impersonating Elvis is produced by Blue Suede Films and director John Paget.  Paget previously directed the award-winning documentary Almost Elvis, a feature-length expose' on the competitive world of Elvis impersonators.
 
"It was simply by popular demand that we created this video," said Paget.  "Elvis impersonation is a growing industry, in need of the same educational and training tools as every other profession."  
 
Paget estimates that there are currently 35,000 Elvis impersonators working worldwide, up from about 200 at the time of Elvis' death in 1977.
 
"You find a lot of Elvis tribute artists have great voices, but don't really sound like Elvis.  Or, they can sound a little like Elvis, but really have limited vocal range and are mediocre singers," explained Church. "The elusive goal is to sing great, and sound like Elvis."
 
While geared towards professional Elvis tribute artists, the program contains proven vocal training exercises and techniques to help any singer.
 
"Whether you want to become the next Elvis world champion, or just want to be king for a night at the local karaoke bar, we think this DVD can help you achieve your goals," said Paget.
 
More information about Sing Like the King is available online at http://www.singlikeelvis.com
 
Press Contact:
John Paget
Phone:  716-867-6488
Email: jpaget@bluesuedefilms.com

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