Shawn Klush

Shawn Klush (born June 17, 1969, Pittston, Pennsylvania), is an American Elvis tribute artist who regularly tours around the world.

Early life

Shawn Klush was born and raised in Pittston, Pennsylvania.^[1] He graduated from Seton Catholic High School in Pittston in 1988.^[2] Klush's love for music led him to begin imitating his musical idol, Elvis Presley. Klush's father was a radio disc jockey. From an early age, Klush listened to Elvis singing. He studied guitar, and eventually joined a local band called Night Moves, with members Joseph Bruno, Dan Gardner, George Guman, and Charlie Newcomb.

Early career

Klush first began performing as an Elvis tribute artist at resorts in the

DJ Fontana, and The Sweet Inspirations

.

Personal life

Shawn is no longer married^[citation needed] and has two children, Shelby and Troy.

Competitions

As well as winning the “Worldwide Elvis Competition” in

Gibson Guitar in Nashville as “Best Concert Elvis”. In 2007, Klush was named the international champion of BBC One's [World's Greatest Elvis Competition in the United Kingdom by BBC1 Network U.K.^[3] Klush was chosen by Graceland as the winner of Elvis Presley Enterprises first ever Ultimate Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis, Tennessee,^[4]

and is the only Elvis tribute artist officially endorsed and approved by Elvis Presley Enterprises.

According to Klush in a rare interview "I've won every one (Elvis Presley tribute artist competition) I ever attempted. I don't like them. I don't feel Elvis felt like he was in competition with anyone. (However) I graciously accept the awards (for winning) but I never stop working on my craft."[5]

Klush has many times been dubbed by the news media as "The closest to The King in concert" including The Chicago Tribune, The Las Vegas Sun and Newsweek Magazine.

Television

In 1999 Klush appeared in the VHI and NBC mini series "Shake Rattle and Roll" as Elvis. In 2013 Klush appeared on the

Las Vegas Hilton.^[6] In 2016, Klush appeared in an episode of the HBO series Vinyl playing Elvis Presley,^[7]^[8] in a fictional timeline where Elvis is considering leaving RCA Records

.

References

^ [1], www.shawnklush.com
^ Long, Sherry (2007-08-19). "Shawn Klush is the King". Times Leader. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
^ Shawn Klush Suspicious minds on World's Greatest Elvis. Shawn Klush. November 20, 2007. Archived from the original on March 26, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2021 – via YouTube.
^ "Shawn Klush Crowned King of Elvis Tribute Artists".
^ "King for a Day: Shawn Klush Reflects on a Lifetime of Imitating Elvis".
^ Shawn Letterman. LegendsofRocknRoll. February 9, 2013. Archived from the original on November 16, 2014. Retrieved November 26, 2021 – via YouTube.
^ [Vinyl] Elvis performs in Vegas. Johannes Abrahamsen. March 31, 2016. Retrieved November 26, 2021 – via YouTube.
^ [Vinyl] Richie meets Elvis. Johannes Abrahamsen. March 30, 2016. Archived from the original on January 30, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2021 – via YouTube.

[Shawn_kush_site-1] [1], www.shawnklush.com

[long-2] Long, Sherry (2007-08-19). "Shawn Klush is the King". Times Leader. Retrieved 2021-06-10.

[3] Shawn Klush Suspicious minds on World's Greatest Elvis. Shawn Klush. November 20, 2007. Archived from the original on March 26, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2021 – via YouTube.

[4] "Shawn Klush Crowned King of Elvis Tribute Artists".

[5] "King for a Day: Shawn Klush Reflects on a Lifetime of Imitating Elvis".

[6] Shawn Letterman. LegendsofRocknRoll. February 9, 2013. Archived from the original on November 16, 2014. Retrieved November 26, 2021 – via YouTube.

[7] [Vinyl] Elvis performs in Vegas. Johannes Abrahamsen. March 31, 2016. Retrieved November 26, 2021 – via YouTube.

[8] [Vinyl] Richie meets Elvis. Johannes Abrahamsen. March 30, 2016. Archived from the original on January 30, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2021 – via YouTube.

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