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ABOUT THE ELVIS CHALLENGE

That's a wrap!

Thank you to all our 2025 contestants, judges, hosts, sponsors, and band members!

2025 Contest results:

1st place: Johnny Elvis

2nd place: Robert Weaver

3rd place: Nick Poling

Kentucky Rain Band's Elvis Challenge is returning to the Historic Everett Theatre for its fourth year in 2025! The Elvis Challenge is an evening of fun, surprises, and a one-of-a-kind tribute to the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. Prepare to see a variety of Elvis Impersonators from the Seattle area and beyond compete to see who will be crowned the king! You'll be serenaded by contestants with Elvis' greatest hits, all backed by a live band: the Northwest's #1 Elvis Tribute Band, Kentucky Rain Band.

2025 Confirmed Contestants Include:

Steve Unger of Puyallup, WA (returning 2022 Champion)
Nick Poling of Marysville, WA (returning 2023 Champion)
Dino Macris of Lynden, WA
Paul Ellis of Abbotsford, BC
Robert Weaver of Woodinville, WA
Ron Peacey of Campbell River, BC
Gus Mansour of Lynnwood, WA
Patrick Conner of Seattle, WA
Chris Mathews of Seattle, WA
Johnny Elvis of Langley, BC
Clay Volz of Seattle, WA
John Nelson of Renton, WA
Vince Hill of Friday Harbor, WA
Donald Aaron Prezley of Surrey, BC

Special Guest:

2024 Champion Brian Knudson

Show co-hosts: Heidi May and Robbie Dee

Each year, the Kentucky Rain Band donates a portion of the proceeds of the Elvis Challenge to the Everett Gospel Mission. The Band is proud to have supported the work in the community of the Everett Gospel Mission, providing food and shelter for those experiencing homelessness in the Everett area.

2024 Contest results:

1st place: Brian Knudson

2nd place: Ron Peacey

3rd place: Sarah Sparks

2023 Contest results:

1st place: Nick Poling

2nd place: Kyler Vance

3rd place: Jeffrey "Elvis" Fullner

2022 Elvis Challenge Results:

1st place: Steve Unger

2nd place: Tony Greenlund

3rd place: Phil Edwards