For his second set, this time as a finalist, he sang "Suspicious Minds" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water" in his Aloha Eagle jump suit.
Jesse Aron from Jacksonville, Wisconsin is another truly awesome voice you have to hear to believe. Just listen to a few of the samples on his web site and you'll know what I mean.
Only five years in the business, and he's already traveled extensively, winning completions every where he goes.
For Jesse's first set, in his Jungle Tiger jump suit, he sang, "Promise Land," and "I need Your Love Tonight" ending with "American Trilogy," with such magnificence, that he brought half the audience to tears, including yours truly. What a truly wonderful voice this man has.
For the finals Jesse performed "CC Rider," "America," and "Hurt" in the Sun Dial jumpsuit, bringing yet another standing ovation.
Jack James
Jack is from Spring Hill, Kansas and has only been impersonating Elvis for four short years, but he put on a great performance.
In his Aloha Eagle jump suit, Jack sang "CC Rider," "Fever" and "American Trilogy". With Jack's voice, moves and stage presence, we'll be seeing a lot more of this great talent.
Paul Cranston
From Manteca, California, Paul has been impersonating Elvis for six years.
He sang "Dixieland" You Gave Me A Mountain," and a medley including, "Heartbreak Hotel," "Hound Dog," and "All Shook Up."
Mario Manzini
Mario is from Columbia, Missouri and has been performing professionally for 23 years.
"Don't be Cruel," "Wonder of You," and "Suspicious Minds" were performed by him in his white jump suit.
As the judges were tallying their votes the audience was treated to a round of "Memories" as the microphone was passed to each of the contestants.
AND THE WINNERS ARE:
1st place Matt King, 2nd place Jesse Aron, and 3rd place Garyelvis Britt
Congratulations to you all. This had to be one of the best competitions I've seen.
If you'd like to learn more about Matt King, Gary Elvis Britt, Jesse Aron and John Loos, I'm happy to say, they are all featured artists in Melody and I's recently released book Walk a Mile in Their Shoes.
