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Tony Lawerence as "Elvis Wayne"
Fort Myers, Florida
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Elvis Wayne's (Tony Lawerence)
musical career exploded in 1991 with his first professional performance
at the Oklahoma Opry in Oklahoma City (an affiliation of The Grand Ole
Opry). “A show not to be missed!” were the words printed about Elvis
Wayne in the Daily Oklahoma. He was such a big hit with his powerful
voice and showmanship that he was brought back to perform as a special
guest throughout the year. Even Elvis Wayne didn’t know that within two years
he would be performing in Nashville at the Grand Ole Opry - The Ryman
Auditorium! “I can’t explain the feeling inside of me, but I was shaking
like a leaf. I couldn’t believe I was standing on the same stage
performing where the greatest country performers in the world have
performed”, says Elvis Wayne.
Elvis Wayne has performed throughout the
United States
and State Fair Tours as the opening act for:
Chubby Checker,Beatlemania, Ty Herndon
The Drifters, Exile, The Jordanaires, The Platters,
Leslie Gore, The Marvelettes, Little Anthony &
The New Supremes
In his career he has also perfected himself as an Elvis® Tribute Artist.
He was elected to become a member of the Elvis® Entertainers Network.
Only the top Elvis® Tribute Artists have the privilege of being included
with this organization. Elvis Wayne performed in Las Vegas with the Jordanaires.
In January 2002. The Jordanaires did backup for most of the soundtracks
Mr. Wayne uses, this really gives that true Elvis® sound. Elvis Wayne has
performed his Elvis® Tribute Show in places such as Branson, Missouri;
Chicago, Illinois; Wisconsin, Alabama, Montreal, Canada. He was chosen
to perform at Elvis® Presley’s 20th death anniversary at Graceland in
1996.
He has won various Elvis® competitions throughout the country.
As you can see Elvis Wayne is a very versatile entertainer. He woos the
audience with his powerful voice and “star” presence.
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