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The KMA great hall looked like a 1950’s high school dance. Some walls were decorated with pristine vintage Elvis movie posters. Cliques of young and older women were huddled in circles, excitedly waiting for the King to saunter over and croon just for them. The guys were playing it cool even when they were nabbed by the King for a sing-a-long.

This successful conclusion of the KMA’s winter series of cocktail parties was definitely a crowd pleaser. The charm of Chris Baratta’s “Elvis” was irresistible as he sang and playfully interacted with the sizeable crowd for over an hour. Nearly everyone received some personal attention from the King, including the bartenders and the servers from Sweet P’s catering.

Chris Baratta, from Lebanon, Tennessee, has an extensive career in music and has also been featured in several commercials, including a 1998 chihuahua Taco Bell advertisement where he appeared as Elvis ironing clothes. Baratta’s “Elvis” is for hire for special events, festivals, private parties and weddings. Not only will he perform at wedding receptions, but he can also legally perform marriage ceremonies, as he is an ordained reverend. He is scheduled to appear at Oak Ridge’s Secret City Festival during the weekend of June 15. For booking information, please call Chris at (877) 899-1116.

Elvis has left the building!