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THE SHOW

The KING LIVES! Kraig Parker’s international award-winning tribute to Elvis Presley, a truly authentic and tasteful, world-class show that has astonished audiences for over 20 years, with solo appearances and full live band concerts. Kraig Parker’s powerful voice, electric stage moves, and tasteful charisma has left fans “All Shook Up” and screaming for more! The combined styles of love songs, blues, gospel, country, and rock pleases Elvis fans and audiences of all kinds. Entertainment industry critics have frequently exclaimed their praises and admiration for the talented and professional performances that this transformative tribute brings forth. For Elvis fans of all ages, Kraig Parker is more than an impersonator, he brings the ultimate Elvis experience!

Kraig has performed world-wide major arenas and top venues from the United States to the U.K., France, Canada, Belgium, Finland, Denmark, Germany, and Sweden. He has received countless top reviews from news media and radio personalities. He has won many performance awards over the years, including Elvis Extravaganza in 2005 and 2007. He has also headlined shows on the strip in Las Vegas. His performances have thrilled audiences at concert venues, festivals, special events, nightclubs, casinos, performance halls, and even cruise ships. He has even crooned while accompanied by major symphony orchestras – the Phoenix Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Mississippi Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, Pacific Symphony, Buffalo Symphony, and Yamika Symphony.

Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Kraig travels and performs with his very own 10-piece group, The Royal Tribute Band. He has toured with Elvis Presley’s original vocal groups The Jordanaires, The Stamps Quartet, and The Sweet Inspirations. He has also attended multiple events with Elvis’ bodyguards Sonny West, Sam Thompson, and Dick Grob. Kraig Parker himself is personally managed by Charles Stone (Elvis Presley’s own former tour producer from 1970-1977.

THE BEGINNING

At an early age Kraig discovered his singing and song-writing talents. “My grandmother Ola Parker sang and played the guitar, she knew I loved Elvis and showed me a few songs. After I learned to play, she gave me her old guitar, which prominently hangs in my studio to this day. I began writing songs early on, with big dreams of one day touring the world as a performer. I lead a rock band in high school and a gospel group in college. In the mid-1990s I was persuaded to portray Elvis for a retirement party at the corporation where I worked. I knew it would be fun, but I had no idea what kind of reaction I would get. Everyone went nuts and I was suddenly the talk of the company. Soon after, I decided to enter a contest on Elvis’ birthday at the Hard Rock Cafe in Dallas. I won the contest and $500 cash! It was mind-blowing… the fans were totally enthralled, and I was suddenly addicted! On a whim, I decided to run an ad in the Yellow Pages. It took off rapidly and within a few years I took a huge LEAP OF FAITH and quit my day job to pursue my dream as an entertainer.

“I met Charles Stone after one of my performances and he offered to manage the show and take it on the road. Together we created the tour concert for casinos and state fairs and the symphony. It has been a God-given career, and I owe my success to the millions of passionate fans and ultimately to the accomplishments of music’s greatest icon, Elvis Presley!”