About Kenny

Kenny has played with well-known artists across the United States and Canada. The Jordanaires have backed him up and Kenny has performed shows with Elvis’s first drummer, D.J. Fontana. Kenny’s live production show allows people to re-live different eras of Elvis’s life.

Beyond his potential lineage, Kenny is deeply passionate about music, with upcoming singles and an album in the works, Kenny is poised for an exciting future in music, with plans for USA shows in 2024 and potential international tours in 2025, where he’ll blend his own compositions with timeless Elvis classics for audiences worldwide.

Get to Know Kenny Presley : Q&A

Curious about the man behind the music? Dive into our Q&A session with Kenny Presley to uncover the stories, secrets, and surprises that define his journey. From his connection to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll to his passion for performing, Kenny opens up about it all.

If Kenny is confirmed to be Elvis's son, does Kenny expect money from Elvis's estate?

Kenny is not interested in pursuing Elvis’s money and is willing to sign documents stating that he expects no compensation from Elvis’s estate based on the results

Why does Kenny claim he might be Elvis's son?

Kenny doesn’t claim to be Elvis’s son as he wasn’t there when his mother and Elvis had an affair. Kenny’s mother, Barbara Rushing, had a two-year affair with Elvis from 1962 through early 1964. They stopped seeing each other in 1964, and Kenny was born in December 1964.

Was Kenny Presley examined by Elvis's medical doctor?

Yes, and during the examination, Elvis’s personal physician said Kenny had the same chest deformity that Elvis had, which caused some breathing issues as a young child.

Did Kenny hang out at Graceland with Elvis?

No. Kenny’s birth was kept a secret as Elvis was dating Priscilla simultaneously. Kenny did visit Graceland occasionally, but eventually, Kenny and his mom, Barbara, were banned from Graceland.

Did Kenny ever meet Elvis?

No. Elvis called his house to speak with Kenny’s mom, and one time, Kenny got to the phone before his mom could answer. They spoke for a minute, the only time Kenny spoke to Elvis.

Did Kenny know anyone in Elvis's circle of trust?

Yes, Kenny was friends with several of Elvis’s staff, including his bodyguards, his cook, and some of the band members.

Did Kenny know anyone in Elvis's circle of trust?

Yes, the Jordanaires also sang with Kenny Presley.

Why isn't Kenny pushing to get confirmation that he is the son of Elvis?

Kenny loves to perform and does not want all the drama of being known as the son of a famous performer. Kenny wants to be acknowledged as a performer in his own right. When Kenny was growing up, he was mostly raised by his grandparents, who were dedicated Christians, and as such, Kenny was not exposed to fortune and fame or the extravagant lifestyle that Elvis chose.

Why does Kenny mainly perform Elvis songs?

Kenny idolized Elvis before he knew that Elvis could be his father. Kenny loves singing Elvis songs any day, all day.

Why didn't Kenny get a record contract when he was younger?

Ask any professional musician about getting a good record deal. It is really challenging to come by. Kenny did get close to a deal with Giant Records, but that deal fell through when Giant was bought out.

Will Kenny be releasing his original music?

Yes, Kenny released his first global single, Dear Mom, on April 4, 2024, which, so far, reached #11 on the International Indie Music Charts on April 24, 2024. He will release two more singles in 2024 and will release his first full-length country album early in 2025.

Will Kenny be touring soon?

Kenny will be booking USA shows in 2024 but is entertaining the idea of International touring in 2025.

Will Kenny play all his original music on his tour?

Kenny plans to sing his original and Elvis songs at his shows.