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Elvis impersonator Ricky Ford boards the Elvis Train at Central Station in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, January 12, 2017, before a seven-hour trip to the town of Parkes. The 2017 Elvis Festival, celebrating the life and music of the American singer, is held in the country town of Parkes from Jan. 11 to 15. (Photo by Dean Lewins/EPA)

Elvis impersonator Ricky Ford boards the Elvis Train at Central Station in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, January 12, 2017, before a seven-hour trip to the town of Parkes. The 2017 Elvis Festival, celebrating the life and music of the American singer, is held in the country town of Parkes from Jan. 11 to 15. (Photo by Dean Lewins/EPA)



Elvis impersonators with plastic hair and oversized sunglasses arrive at  the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, January 12, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Elvis impersonators with plastic hair and oversized sunglasses arrive at the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, January 12, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Elvis fans board a train to take them to The Parkes Elvis Festival from Sydney on January 12, 2017. The Parkes Elvis Festival is an annual event celebrating the music and life of Elvis Presley in the New South Wales town of Parkes. (Photo by Peter Parks/AFP Photo)

Elvis fans board a train to take them to The Parkes Elvis Festival from Sydney on January 12, 2017. The Parkes Elvis Festival is an annual event celebrating the music and life of Elvis Presley in the New South Wales town of Parkes. (Photo by Peter Parks/AFP Photo)



Elvis Presley tribute artist Pete Storm from London, dressed as 1970's Elvis, is pictured during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Elvis Presley tribute artist Pete Storm from London, dressed as 1970's Elvis, is pictured during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Elvis Presley tribute artist Jake Rowley from Nederland, Texas is reflected in the 1950's period-style sunglasses of a fan during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Elvis Presley tribute artist Jake Rowley from Nederland, Texas is reflected in the 1950's period-style sunglasses of a fan during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Elvis Presley tribute artists Pete Storm (L) from England and Jake Rowley (R) from the United States arrive alongside Elvis fan Graham Lawrence (C) from Australia's Gold Coast at the Parkes Observatory radio telescope during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Elvis Presley tribute artists Pete Storm (L) from England and Jake Rowley (R) from the United States arrive alongside Elvis fan Graham Lawrence (C) from Australia's Gold Coast at the Parkes Observatory radio telescope during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Elvis Presley tribute artist Stuart Vieyra receives a kiss from a member of the audience after making the final 8 contestants in a singing competition at the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Elvis Presley tribute artist Stuart Vieyra receives a kiss from a member of the audience after making the final 8 contestants in a singing competition at the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Elvis Presley tribute artists gather on stage during a competition at the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Elvis Presley tribute artists gather on stage during a competition at the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Elvis Presley tribute artist Stephen Fletcher performs in a singing contest at the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Elvis Presley tribute artist Stephen Fletcher performs in a singing contest at the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Elvis Presley tribute artist Stephen Fletcher puts on eye make-up in the mirror before competing in a singing contest at the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Elvis Presley tribute artist Stephen Fletcher puts on eye make-up in the mirror before competing in a singing contest at the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Al 'Alvis' Gersbach, the official ambassador of the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival, walks through town with his Elvis belt buckle, in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Al 'Alvis' Gersbach, the official ambassador of the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival, walks through town with his Elvis belt buckle, in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Elvis Presley tribute artist Sean Spiteri prepares in the mirror backstage before a singing contest at the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Elvis Presley tribute artist Sean Spiteri prepares in the mirror backstage before a singing contest at the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Elvis Presley tribute artist Stephen Fletcher holds his guitar backstage before competing in a singing contest at the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Elvis Presley tribute artist Stephen Fletcher holds his guitar backstage before competing in a singing contest at the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



A couple in party wear walk to a pub during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

A couple in party wear walk to a pub during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



A pair of Elvis Presley impersonators walk down the main street during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

A pair of Elvis Presley impersonators walk down the main street during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Amateur rugby players from the 'Blue Suede Shoes' team, dressed in Elvis Presley suits, perform a haka prior to their rugby union game against the Reddy Teddies during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Amateur rugby players from the 'Blue Suede Shoes' team, dressed in Elvis Presley suits, perform a haka prior to their rugby union game against the Reddy Teddies during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Amateur rugby players from the Blue Suede Shoes team, dressed in Elvis Presley suits, perform a haka prior to their rugby union game against the Reddy Teddies during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Amateur rugby players from the Blue Suede Shoes team, dressed in Elvis Presley suits, perform a haka prior to their rugby union game against the Reddy Teddies during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Players rest on the sideline with a beer as the Blue Suede Shoes and the Reddy Teddies amateur rugby teams play during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Players rest on the sideline with a beer as the Blue Suede Shoes and the Reddy Teddies amateur rugby teams play during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Amateur rugby team captains Chris Summerhayes (C) from the Blue Suede Shoes team and Dave Nichols (R) from the Reddy Teddies talk to their teams prior to their rugby union game during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Amateur rugby team captains Chris Summerhayes (C) from the Blue Suede Shoes team and Dave Nichols (R) from the Reddy Teddies talk to their teams prior to their rugby union game during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Amateur rugby players dressed as Elvis from the Blue Suede Shoes and Reddy Teddies teams pile onto each other at the end of their match during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Amateur rugby players dressed as Elvis from the Blue Suede Shoes and Reddy Teddies teams pile onto each other at the end of their match during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Amateur rugby players wear Elvis suits as they play a game between the Blue Suede Shoes and Reddy Teddies during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Amateur rugby players wear Elvis suits as they play a game between the Blue Suede Shoes and Reddy Teddies during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



An amateur rugby player dressed as Elvis Presley drinks from the Memphis Mug trophy after the match between the Blue Suede Shoes and the Reddy Teddies at the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

An amateur rugby player dressed as Elvis Presley drinks from the Memphis Mug trophy after the match between the Blue Suede Shoes and the Reddy Teddies at the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Elvis Presley tribute performer Pete Storm from London dances on stage during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Elvis Presley tribute performer Pete Storm from London dances on stage during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Elvis Presley tribute performer Pete Storm from London gives a scarf to a member of the audience during his show at the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Elvis Presley tribute performer Pete Storm from London gives a scarf to a member of the audience during his show at the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Elvis Presley tribute performer Pete Storm from London dances on stage during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Elvis Presley tribute performer Pete Storm from London dances on stage during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Elvis Presley fans dance in the audience during a performance while Elvis tribute singer Pete Storm from London performs on stage during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Elvis Presley fans dance in the audience during a performance while Elvis tribute singer Pete Storm from London performs on stage during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Elvis Presley tribute performer Pete Storm from London sings on stage during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Elvis Presley tribute performer Pete Storm from London sings on stage during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)



Elvis Presley tribute performer Pete Storm from London performs on stage during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

Elvis Presley tribute performer Pete Storm from London performs on stage during the 25th annual Parkes Elvis Festival in the rural Australian town of Parkes, west of Sydney, Australia January 13, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)
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