'Let Him Be Your Koala Bear!' Australian Elvis Wins Appearance in Legends In Concert.LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- Since he was a child, 20-year-old Anthony Petrucci has idolized i·dol·ize tr.v. i·dol·ized, i·dol·iz·ing, i·dol·iz·es 1. To regard with blind admiration or devotion. See Synonyms at revere1. 2. To worship as an idol. and emulated the King of Rock and Roll This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since September 2007. , and finally this chicken wholesaler's dream will come true when he takes the stage to appear in Legends In Concert. Petrucci claimed the grand prize in Australia's nationwide, televised tribute artist contest StarStruck star·struck or star-struck adj. Fascinated by or exhibiting a fascination with fame or famous people: "The star-struck tone of the text suggests that the author is giving us an exclusive peek into the secret lives of . He outperformed three other finalists and wowed the judges with his renditions of "Love Me Tender" and "Viva Las Vegas." Now, Petrucci is on his way to Las Vegas to make an appearance in the original and best celebrity tribute show, Legends In Concert. "This is a dream come true," Petrucci said. "I'm overwhelmed. I can't wait to bring the King to Las Vegas." StarStruck is a nationwide contest in Australia that aired on Channel Nine. The show followed the format made popular by American Idol, with the winner being selected by the viewers. Through the efforts of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is a public agency that runs the Las Vegas Convention Center, Cashman Center, and Cashman Field and is responsible for the advertising campaigns for the Clark County, Nevada area. , producers of StarStruck and Legends In Concert were brought together to give the winner the chance of a lifetime by performing on stage at the Imperial Palace. Petrucci will appear in the celebrity tribute spectacular April 28 - 30, which will be filmed by Australia's Channel Nine for broadcast to viewers of the country. EDITOR'S NOTE: For interviews and more information, please contact Jeremy Handel, Imperial Palace Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Manager, at 702.794.3114 or jhandel@imperialpalace.com. For more information on the Imperial Palace or Legends In Concert, visit the hotel's Web site at www.imperialpalace.com. |
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