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These tiny impersonators are competing to be Elvis

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June 9, 2026

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In Elvis's Mississippi hometown, kids ages seven to 17 compete in a tribute artist competition at the Tupelo Elvis Festival. But beyond the contest, many are happy just to have found a community of peers who share their love of Elvis.

"Most of my friends are like more into like Taylor Swift, Luke Combs," said 9-year-old Whitt Harris. "For me, it's Elvis."

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