The return of the 'King'

For the fourth consecutive year, the Park Theater will welcome Cote Deonath for a tribute to Elvis Presley Saturday, May 30 at 7 p.m.

Deonath is a world-renowned Elvis Presley tribute artist who has been singing Elvis songs since he was introduced to the icon by his grandmother at the age of two. Deonath went on to make paying homage to Elvis his profession, traveling the world and accumulating multiple wins including over 35 fan-favorite titles at various competitions worldwide. In 2018 he founded 49th Place Productions and established ETA Festivals in 2019. Through his production company, he partnered with Elvis Presley Enterprises and Graceland to become the largest Elvis festival producer in the world, presenting 10 festivals and over 65 tribute concerts per year.

In 2023 he won the Super Bowl of Elvis tribute artists, taking the Ultimate Elvis title awarded during Elvis Week in August at Graceland. That win earned him $20,000, a championship belt and recognition by Elvis Presley Enterprises and Graceland as the No. 1 Elvis tribute artist in the world.

Accompanying Deonath will be fellow Elvis tribute artist Riley Jenkins who also joined Deonath at his Park appearance last year. Jenkins portrays the earlier years of Elvis' career from the dawning of his stardom at Sun Records to the peak of his power in the 1960s. A Tennessee native, Riley has been fascinated with Elvis since he was three and threw himself into the world of Elvis tribute artists, performing as far away as Australia's Parkes Elvis Festival. He finished as a top-five finalist in the 2024 Ultimate Elvis competition at Graceland and was grand champion of the Nashville Elvis Festival in 2023 and 2025. He is also the 2024 Branson Elvis Festival champion and winner of the 2019 Elvis FANtasy Fest. From 2023-2025 he played the role of Elvis nightly in Branson, Mo. in the award-winning musical "Million Dollar Quartet" at The Shepherd of the Hills Playhouse Theater.

Deonath and Jenkins will be backed by the Infinit-E Tribute Band. Based in Nashville, the band brings the sonic experience of an Elvis show to life with the big-band sound and backup singers Elvis concerts were known for.

Over the course of his three previous McMinnville appearances, Deonath has established an enthusiastic following and attracts fans from far and wide. That's music to the ears of Park Theater management and to local businesses as well.

"Cote is definitely a favorite here at the Park and in McMinnville," Park Theater Assistant Manager Ashley Gillentine Wright said. "His personality and performance have charmed quite a few locals and this year's show will bring folks from at least seven states, including all over Tennessee, to our community. We always consider it a win when folks come to a show, and while they're here, they do a little shopping, eat some of the delicious food from our local restaurants and just enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of downtown and Warren County at large.

"We love the variety of acts we've been able to bring here to the Park over the past few years and we really appreciate that folks are responding so well to that variety, making suggestions for shows they'd like to see here, giving the performers a lot of love and engagement during shows and, most importantly, coming back for more. Park Theater Manager Joe Harvey and I and the whole Park Theater team are so thankful for the support we receive from the community to continue doing what we love and providing some great entertainment from tribute acts like the one Cote and Riley are bringing to the Park this weekend all the way to performances from big names like Ricky Skaggs and Five for Fighting."

Tickets for Saturday's show start at $35 plus tax and are available at the Park Theater website, the box office during business hours and at the door prior to the show.