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Burning Love Fest: A New Annual Elvis Celebration Begins
12 Jul
Summary
- Inaugural Burning Love Fest to feature multiple Elvis tribute artists.
- The four-day event is scheduled to take place at USC Aiken's Etherredge Center.
- Organizers aim to make the festival an annual celebration of Elvis Presley.
The inaugural Burning Love Fest, a new celebration of Elvis Presley, is scheduled for July 23-26 at USC Aiken's Etherredge Center. This four-day event will feature a diverse lineup of tribute artists, including local performer Jason Sikes and organizer Travis Powell. The festival aims to honor the iconic entertainer, known as the "King of Rock and Roll," with various performances and competitions.
Powell expressed his hope that the Burning Love Fest will become an annual tradition, commemorating Presley's lasting legacy. The event's schedule includes meet-and-greets with headliners, a competition spanning Friday and Saturday with finals on Sunday, and headlining shows on Friday and Saturday nights. A gospel concert will conclude the festival on Sunday.
Elvis Presley, born January 8, 1935, rose to international fame from his teenage years in Memphis, Tennessee. He sold over 500 million records worldwide and acquired numerous nicknames, including "King of Rock and Roll." Presley died on August 16, 1977, at the age of 42, leaving behind a rich catalog of hit songs such as "All Shook Up" and "Jailhouse Rock." Tickets for the festival are available for purchase.
