
A Letter From Doug Church.
Dear friends and fans:
I am very happy to have been invited once more to the UK by Alan and Julie of the fabulous
HotEL VISta in Blackpool. I have never been there but I have heard from folks here in the US that have been there that it is the Las Vegas of Great Britain! I had a chance to look up their website and the place looks fab, as do the other venues that they endorse.
The showroom in which I will be performing is simply breathtaking! I have always been treated with dignity and respect when in England and I know I will receive the same warm and hearty welcome upon my return (which will mark my 3rd trip to England since my Air Force days in the 80's).I am eagerly looking forward to this experience and it is ALWAYS a pleasure meeting new fans
from the UK who share such a deep love and respect for the memory of Elvis Presley.
I know we'll have a rockin' good time. So let's Take Care of Business, baby! Thank you, Thank you very much!DC
About Doug
Doug Church began his Elvis career in the U.S. Air Force in 1983 while competing against hundreds of other contestants and winning annual talent contests. Starting at the base level and proceeding through to the regional levels, he defeated the best entertainers from many bases in the European and U.S. Air Force commands. In four years, he collected 11 first place trophies for his well-developed likeness to Elvis, as well as other categories ranging from best male vocalist to best comedic performance.
After leaving the Air Force in 1987, Doug continued his act around the Midwest. In 1990, he competed in the fourth annual Worldwide Elvis Impersonator Contest in Memphis, Tennessee against Elvis entertainers from all over the world. He took home the second place prize for only his first time in this competition. The following year, Doug returned to Memphis to capture the first place crown as "The World’s Best Elvis Impersonator." In 1993, after a successful audition with Legends In Concert (a musical entertainer venue based in Las Vegas, Nevada) he started touring the country and the world. Doug has performed in such exotic locations as: Bangkok, Hong Kong, Aruba, The Bahamas, Moscow, France, The United Kingdom, and Denmark.
In 1999, Doug starred in and performed soundtrack vocals for the award winning documentary film "Almost Elvis." Doug still works with Legends in Concert from time to time, but prefers to freelance and do the shows that won him acclaim throughout the Midwest. It may be hard to imagine how anyone could possibly duplicate 70 different voice personalities with perfection, but Doug Church can! He has awed his audiences for 19 years, leaving them totally mesmerized and shaken- by one of those voices in particular- that of Elvis Presley! Doug’s voice has been acknowledged by his peers as being the closest to "The King’s."
His career is going stronger than ever, with his fans keeping him pretty busy entertaining from Vegas through the Midwest, and now to the East Coast. His recording career is sky rocketing with the release of new albums like "Kingtinued" and "King Country," both fantasy albums. These releases give fans the chance to hear a collection of newly-popular songs that Elvis may have recorded had he still been alive today. The CD has great choices such as "Wind Beneath My Wings," "Tears In Heaven," and "Candle In The Wind."
His future parallels a shooting star on the horizon of success. He is, and will forever remain, a hot commodity. All over the world people have closed their eyes and been rapt with Doug Church.
***May it please be noted that Doug Church prefers to be recognized as an "Elvis Tribute Artist", rather than an "impersonator." Though the distinction may not seem grand, Doug performs each and every show as a tribute out of respect for "The King," not to imitate or impersonate the greatest legend of all time. Thank you for your understanding!
Pictures of Doug:
Samples:
The Best of Doug Church
That's All Right Mama, His Latest Flame, Are You Lonesome Tonight, Love Me Tender, The Girl of My Best Friend, If Everyday Was Like Christmas, Viva Las Vegas, A Little Less Conversation, Peace In The Valley, In The Ghetto, Kentucky Rain, Big Boss Man, Memories, Always On My Mind, I Just Can't Help Believin', Polk Salad Annie, I'll Remember You, How Great Thou Art, Suspicious Minds, You Gave Me A Mountain, Promised Land, T-R-O-U-B-L-E, I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, Solitaire, Unchained Melody, My Way
With Love from Doug Church
Can't Help Falling In Love, Love Letters, Always On My Mind, Have I Told You Lately That I Love You, Today, Tomorrow, And Forever, I'll Remember You, Love Me, Home Is Where The Heart Is, The Next Step Is Love, True Love Travels On A Gravel Road, The Wonder Of You
The 50's
A Fool Such As I, Party, Anyway You Want Me, Are You Lonesome Tonight, Have I Told You Lately That I Love You, I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone, As Long As I Have You, Love Me, Old Shep, Such An Easy Question, You're So Square
The 60's
Disc 1: His Latest Flame, The Girl Of My Best Friend, Angel, Can't Help Falling In Love, Home Is Where The Heart Is, Didja Ever, Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers, Fun In Acapulco, I Believe, It's A Matter Of Time, Clean Up Your Own Backyard, Baby, What You Want Me To Do
Disc 2: Stuck On You, Shoppin' Around, Today, Tomorrow, And Forever, True Love Travels On A Gravel Road, We Call On Him, She's Not You, Wheels On My Heels, Where Could I Go, Who Am I, It's Your Baby, You Rock It, Separate Ways, Memories
The 70's
Disc 1: I Got My Mojo Workin', I've Got Confidence, Bitter They Are, Harder They Fall, Danny Boy, Help Me, I Can Help, How The Web Was Woven, I Just Can't Help Believin', If That Isn't Love, I Miss You, It's Impossible, I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, Bridge Over Troubled Water, An American Trilogy
Disc 2: The Wonder Of You, Sweet Caroline, It's Midnight, It's Still Here, Johnny B. Goode, Promised Land, Suspicious Minds, I've Lost You, Stranger In The Crowd, Just Pretend, Sweet Sweet Spirit, How Great Thou Art, Fool, Yesterday, Words, Twenty Days And Twenty Nights, Statue Of A Fool
Heavenly Music
Amazing Grace, Bosom Of Abraham, I've Got Confidence, Help Me, How Great Thou Art, If I Can Dream, If That Isn't Love, Lead Me, Guide Me, Let Us Pray, Life, Mansion Over The Hilltop, Miracle Of The Rosary, Peace In The Valley, Sing, You Children, Stand By Me, Take My Hand, Precious Lord, There Is No God But God, Where No One Stands Alone, Without Him, You'll Never Walk Alone
Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland, Blue Christmas, Here Comes Santa Claus, If Everyday Was Like Christmas, If I Get Home On Christmas Day, I'll Be Home On Christmas Day, It Won't Seem Like Christmas Without You, Merry Christmas Baby, Santa Claus Is Back In Town, Silver Bells, Santa Bring My Baby Back To Me, Holly Leaves, Mama Liked The Roses, Silent Night
