On August 14, 2008, the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Memphis, the 2008 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest held their final round of competition. Ten Elvis tribute artists advanced from the semifinals on August 13 to compete, where Brandon Bennett, from Ponchatoula, Louisiana, was named the 2008 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist.
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2008 - Brandon Bennett
From Ponchatoula, LA Winner of the Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort preliminary round.
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Second Place Winner-Donny Edwards
From Las Vegas, Nevada Winner of the New Jersey Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and Festival Presented by Ren Media Publishing, Inc.
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Third Place Winner - Joseph Hall
From Lincoln, NebraskaWinner of A Day with Elvis in Arnold, Missouri