In a world filled with Elvis Tribute Artists, Darren Lee stands apart as one of the most accomplished and respected performers in the industry. Award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist Darren Lee has been entertaining audiences around the world since 1988. Born in Edmonton, Canada, Darren developed his love for Elvis Presley through his mother, who filled their home with Elvis music from an early age.
After learning guitar as a teenager, Darren began performing professionally at just 14 years old. By 21, he was touring across Canada in the production Elvis, Elvis, Elvis. In 1997, Darren made history when he became the first Canadian to win the title of World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist in Memphis, Tennessee — on the 20th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s passing.
In 2000, Darren joined The American Superstars Show at the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, becoming the longest consecutive-running Elvis Tribute Artist in Las Vegas history from 2000–2011.
In 2013, Darren brought his acclaimed production Burn’n Love to Maui, Hawaii. The show became one of Hawaii’s highest-rated productions, earning more than 3,000 five-star reviews on TripAdvisor. During its successful run, Darren also helped provide over 100,000 meals to the Maui Food Bank through ticket proceeds.
In 2012, Darren received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his achievements as a Canadian entertainer in America.
Today, Darren Lee continues to tour internationally, bringing the music, energy, and spirit of Elvis Presley to audiences around the world.