Winners of Branson ETA competition named

(Photo courtesy Legends In Concert)

The 2026 winner of the Branson Elvis Festival Elvis Tribute Artist competition, held recently, was Bruno Nesci.

Nesci, who advanced to the final round of the competition after the Saturday night semifinals, won the prestigious contest, and was awarded a check for $3,000. Nesci will now compete at the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis, during Elvis Week, August 8-16. Nesci will compete for the title of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist.

Gray Galloway received second place in the Sunday afternoon competition and Robert Washington took home third place honors.  

Legends in Concert, where the Branson Elvis Festival is held each year, congratulated all 16 of the Elvis tribute artists who participated in this year's event on a job well done.