Thousands of Elvis Presley fans are expected to pay tribute to the music legend next week as it approaches thirty years since his death.
The week’s events will be headed by a candlelit vigil at the singers Graceland home with up to 50,000 people set to attend.
The singer was found dead at his Memphis mansion in 1977. His body contained a mixture of drugs and fast food.
Other noticeable highlights in the celebrations include a massive concert in Memphis on Wednesday which will be attended by Presley’s ex-wife, Priscilla, and former members of his band.
An Elvis sound-a-like competition will also be held to mark the anniversary, according to AP.
The competitions judge, Joe Moscheo said: "There have been impersonators of all shapes and sizes and nationalities for years, but the estate never recognised them. They didn't want anything to do with the guys with the wigs with the sideburns. They thought it cheapened the image.'
He added: "Now they look at it and say: 'If they're going to be out there, let's control the thing'."

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