Musician Brandon Howard and friend of the late Benjamin Keough has spoken out about the tragic death of Elvis Presley's grandson. Sorry, only registred users can create playlists. Friends of Elvis Presley's tragic grandson Benjamin Keough, who died by suicide on Sunday, say the young musician suffered under the weight of his famous grandfather and suggested this lifelong burden may have contributed to his demise. #TheVoiceAU, 7.30. Elvis Presley's grandson steals the show on 'The Voice' by Benjamin Spider 52.9k Views 'The Voice' Australia always has great singers. Following the story, two judges stand up in the hopes of being chosen as his coach. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Hound dog: The Voice Australia'sDakota Striplin has revealed more evidence to fuel rumours that he could potentially be related to Elvis Presley. His fantastic performance on The Voice proves that he has true star power, perhaps passed down by Elvis himself. A judge immediately turns around her chair and puts her hand on her heart. Ive always loved Elvis so much; hes been a big idol for me since I was little, he replied, revealing his connection with Elvis. In this performance, we hear a singer who has a great lineage. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. I was prepping with Baz, and then I went to Australia. | Journey #28, BEST ELVIS PRESLEY Blind Auditions in The Voice Kids, Elvis is BACK! I was speaking in his voice the whole timeThis is what it takes., The films director, Baz Luhrmann, explained to The Hollywood Reporter that Butlers experience transforming into Elvis is something hes never seen before. After their divorce, he was associated with a few other women in his life, including songwriter Linda Thompson and Ginger Alden. January 15, 2023 January 16, 2023 admin 0 Comments. While he was on the show, he established the Elvis Presley Grandson theory when he was asked if he could be related to Elvis. The Voice 'It's a very dramatic story': Inside the secret 'messy Too hot for TV! In interviews recorded prior to Elvis, like this ET one from 2015 in which he gushed about then-girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens, the actors voice was a higher pitch, though there are elements to the way he speaks that are on the way to sounding like Elvis. Then click REFRESH. Finally, he chooses the judge who voted for him first. At the start of this video, a young man named Dakota Striplin begins to sing and play guitar with the voice of an angel. You spend so much time obsessing about one thing, and it really is like muscular habits, your mouth can change. "And she saw that it could be a possibility because my grandma used to work for Elvis and apparently had met him and knew him.". Recently, my dad actually found out that his father wasnt his biological father, and theres a lot of history with my Grandma. There, the 24-year-old singer casually explained that he believes he is the grandson of the King of Rock n' Roll, Elvis Presley. Surely he had to inhabit another character completely. When Elvis died, his grandma suffered a more profound and emotional loss. Striplin revealed that his late grandmother was great pals with Elvis all-around the time she became pregnant with Dakota's father. 2023 SheMedia, LLC. The small amount of advertising displayed on this site supports our writers, graphic-artists, technicians, and their families. Check out his incredible journey from the 'Blind Auditions' to the 'The Knockouts'. When Kelly Rowland asked him what he wanted from his experience at The Voice, the New Zealand born singer replied, The Voice is such an amazing platform; since I was in High School, Ive been gigging, and it would be amazing to have a career that I love doing. Dakota had been performing in small-town pubs, live television telecasts, and musicals prior to the show in 2019. Nineteen-Year-Old Peedy Chavis Sings Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel" | Voice Blind Auditions 2021 The Voice 8.86M subscribers Subscribe 34K Share Save 1.9M views 1 year ago #TheVoice2021. Aside from sharing looks and musical talent, the 24-year-old revealed he actually shares the same blood type as Elvis - one that nobody else in his family has. I need to see whats going on here, says another judge, flipping her chair. Dakota's claims come soon after he told Woman's Daythat his grandmother used to work for Elvis in Hawaii. Dakota tells the judges that Elvis was his idol, and as a kid, he would always listen to Elvis. Ive never known him actually not to speak in the way [he did] in that time. Dakota Striplin said his father doesnt like him talking about the theory, because its hard to swallow. Prior to the trailer's release, Butler and filmmaker Baz Luhrmann pulled back the . When he first came in, he already had quite a deep tone of voice. When Elvis died, his grandma suffered a more profound and emotional loss. Elvis has a grandson from his marriage to Priscilla Presley from 1967 to 1973. Stream now:. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. What you saw in that Golden Globes speech, thats him. Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. Kelly says she will fight to keep him. Dakota responds with a lifted eyebrow while quoting The King, saying, Thank you, thank you very much. The judges and the crowd love it and laugh along. Peedy Chavis performs Elvis Presley's \"Heartbreak Hotel\" during The Voice Blind Auditions. 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I am getting rid of the accent, but I have probably damaged my vocal cords with all that singing, he said. He knows it, too: Dakota seems to be fully aware of his resemblance to Elvis, sharing this composite snap to his Instagram page yesterday. Dakota Striplin claims to be Elvis grandson, and his fresh take on Love Me Tender during his audition on The Voice makes the connection difficult to ignore! Image: Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection. By Michael Hein Video footage from the funeral in February . Striplin said that his later grandmother was close friends with Elvis, and was spending a lot of time with him right around . When the judges notice the likeness, they chuckle. The Voice Australia 1.51M subscribers Subscribe 5.5K 532K views 3 years ago Dakota has entered the building with his cover of the Elvis classic. The judges meet Dakota Striplin, who just happens to be Elvis Presley's grandson. 'It was all like, "Wow, it could be a possibility".'. A competitor on the Australian edition of The Voice claims he could be the secret grandson of Elvis Presley. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 142K views, 386 likes, 39 loves, 145 comments, 57 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from The Voice Australia: Prepare to be all shook up. The Voice Australia always has great singers. The first trailer for Elvis has arrived, and yes, that really is star Austin Butler singing in the Presley role. He was a naturally assimilative musician with an acute sense of style." He expanded on this point during and Actors on Actors interview for Variety with Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery actress Janelle Mone, Butler shared how he transformed into the role of this legendary music icon. As the grandson of Elvis Presley, Benjamin Keough grew up in wealth and luxury. Meanwhile, he also noted that his grandmother used to take his father on trips to Hawaii, which was noted as a favorite getaway for Elvis in later years. Just for his moment in the spotlight," wrote another. And in a new interview with 9Honey, Dakota Striplin revealed more evidence that he might be related to the rock-and-roll star. Dakota Striplin participated in the 8th series of The Voice Australia in 2019. A SINGER on The Voice Australia believes that he is Elvis Presley's long-lost grandson - but insists that he's not after publicity. Any Elvis fan will know Hawaii was one of his favourite places, with the singer filming multiple movies there. Elvis Presley's GRANDSON on The Voice - Dakota Striplin Jonathan Allen Just Simply Amazing (Full Audition) Top 10 performance That made coaches Cry in The voice Audition 2018 Sam Hollyman. A judge immediately circles her chair and places her palm on . Top nutrition scientist says you should drink as many varieties as possible UK's electric car revolution stalls: Britain falling behind US and Europe in race to become an EV Charles evicting Harry and Meghan is the act of a King putting his country first: REBECCA ENGLISH reveals A royal princess at Eton? Dakota chooses Kelly, and she freaks out, jumping up and down. Dakota said that the family aren't interested in the publicity, they just want to understand their heritage. Elvis Presley's GRANDSON steals the show on The Voice | Journey #197 189 Views AVA Published Apr 28, 2022 Dakota Striplin participated in the 8th series of The Voice Australia in 2019. Previously, he had been on America Got Talent and was sadly eliminated before the quarterfinals. Video: How Well Do Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Really Know Each Other? Dakotas father wasnt his biological dad. While all four judges turned their chairs, Dakota chose Kelly Rowland to be his celebrity mentor. Because Im a shy person, and when I know that theres bits of Elvis that Id have to click into in order to go out on stage and be in front of a ton of people, being surrounded by his name everywhere, theres triggers, he said. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. They inquire as to what prompted him to select that song and artist. Its a role of a lifetime that he gave his life to, he really gave it all for such a long time, he said. Dakota appeared on the popular show last night, where he garnered Elvis comparisons from each judge after performing the singer's hit 'Love Me Tender'. The TV contestant added that his grandpa was away around the time that his dad would have been made. Dakota Striplin claims to be Elvis' grandson, and his fresh take on 'Love Me Tender' during his audition on The Voice makes the connection difficult to ignore! The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. He could hit full-voiced high Gs and As that an opera singer might envy. "My voice isn't like Elvis. Danielle Riley Keough born 19 May 1989 to Elvis' only daughter Lisa Marie Presley and husband Danny Keough. So, Im sure theres pieces of him in my DNA and Ill always be linked., In an interview on the Graham Norton Show which aired on Friday, February 3, 2023, Butler said he was still in the process of shedding the accent. Elvis Presley's Grandson Stuns The Judges With . Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class, Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. While Dallas and Memphis accents are different, you can hear Butlers voice growing deeper. The Voice contestant sang one of Elvis Presley's biggest hits before revealing his grandmother had connections to the late singer and that he may be his grandson. 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