They say it takes a village, but for Lain, it really just took one very dedicated grandmother. She was the one who bought the first suits, studied the old recordings with him, and set the bar high with her motto: 'If you’re gonna do something, do it right. Especially if it's Elvis.' Talking to Lain about his journey back to the competition stage, you get the sense that the glitzy jumpsuits and the trophies are great, but the re al prize is the bond they’ve built through the m

If you think you’ve heard every "Elvis" story in the book, you haven’t sat down with Dan Barrella. With two decades in the tribute world, Dan has gone from singing in local bars to owning three dozen jumpsuits and MC-ing major festivals. He’s seen the best, the worst, and the literal "behind-the-scenes" of the industry- and he isn’t afraid to tell the truth about any of it. I spent an hour with him and laughed until I couldn't breathe, covering everything from childhood memor

Ruben Castillo knows how to make an impression-literally. He’s always had a knack for vocal impressions and debuted his Elvis at a talent show. Most people get a round of applause for a middle school talent show; Ruben got a punch in the face from a jealous bully. It was the first sign that he had a talent people couldn't ignore. Today, the "professional partier" and nightclub MC channel that energy into a roster of legends: Elvis, George Michael, Bon Jovi... But behind the g

I used to think young Elvis Tribute Artists were a rare breed- the kind of thing you only see once in a blue moon. But after crossing paths with two incredible performers in the last week, I’ve officially been proven wrong. Young ETAs are having a major moment, and 17-year-old Evan King is leading the charge. I caught up with the Scottish native to talk about his 'old soul' aesthetic, his rapid rise to the championship stages, and what it’s really like to step into the shoes