A new generation of Elvis tribute artists compete in the king’s hometown

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TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley’s death, a gaggle of exuberant young boys and men shook up his hometown, intent on keeping the king’s legacy alive for a new generation. Ranging in age from seven to 17, some donning jeweled jumpsuits, they took the stage at the Tupelo Elvis Festival’s youth tribute artist competition last week. In contrast to their peers, some of whom may have never heard of Elvis, the competitors have dedicated an enormous amount of time and energy