I first became interested in Elvis Presley when I was only three years old. Of course at three, you do not really know that much but, all I knew was that I liked what I heard. I was in a local department store with my mother and I was looking around the music section of the store. I picked up a cassette tape…the artist, Elvis Presley. Later on that day, after mom and I got home, I listened to my new tape. Little did I know that the man behind the voice would influence me so much.

     I was brought up in a Christian home and music was always a part of my life. My mother was the pianist at our church where my father was also Pastor for almost 25 years. He sang in the choir with my sister while mother sang and played the piano. It was at this church, Trinity Baptist in Jackson, Tennessee, where I began singing. I was in the children’s choir, the youth choir, and finally, I reached my calling. At the age of sixteen, I became Minister of Music at this same church where I grew up and have been a member since I was twelve. I loved gospel music! (I am now the Minister of Music at Shandy Baptist Church right down the road from where I live.) At this point in my life, I was really just an admirer, listener, and committed fan of Elvis. I liked singing the songs and trying to recreate the voice I heard. I liked him so much I even fixed my hair like his. Try doing this while being in high school. Of course, being the person I am, I let no one bother me. I just had this attitude that I did not care what people said about me...this was the way I wanted to be and this was the image that seemed to fit me. Flashy clothes, slicked back hair, that curl falling down my forehead…oh yeah, that definitely sounded like me. I listened to music that other people my age did not. I was influenced by a different range of artists such as Conway Twitty, Marty Robbins, Roy Orbison, and, of course, Elvis Presley.
     With Elvis having the greatest pull on me musically, I started studying his life. I wanted to learn more about this amazing, world changing man. I researched every detail of his life pertaining to each song, each era, and each movie. I have accumulated massive amounts of Elvis memorabilia, books, and records from family and friends. I even have an Elvis Encyclopedia which I read from front to back and I have pretty much remembered everything in it. It was so easy to learn because I really wanted to know the facts. Not to mention, I also love history so, I had no problem absorbing the information.

     In 2003, I married my wife, Haley. She is also a huge Elvis fan and she knew that I liked performing his music. I would sing at the house every day and we would listen to it as we traveled down the road. After a year of marriage, my wife placed in me the confidence to pursue my dream. It was because of her that I am able to do this today. “Could I really be a successful Elvis Impersonator,” I thought. “Sure you can,” she said, “I will love to help you and together, we can make it happen.” I could not even dance and I had absolutely no rhythm. Being raised up by a preacher, dancing was not a big thing around our home. I had no one to teach me…until now. My wife taught me and helped me to recreate the moves I had always seen Elvis do. We put together a list of songs, I performed them for her, and she graded me. Yes, that is what I said. She graded me for accuracy. Now, remember what I stated earlier...she is a huge Elvis fan. She knew the words to every song better than I did. We agreed that until I performed the list of songs perfect, without missing a word or a move, I was not ready. This went on for about a month. We came up with an appropriate name for our business which tells exactly what I am doing when I perform. Here is where “Bringing It Back” Productions was founded. Along with this, we also needed to title the show. It had to be something that would fit the story I was telling in my show. We then came up with the perfect pitch...“Pieces Of My Life.” Most people may not know this but, both of these titles (“Bringing It Back” and “Pieces Of My Life”) were taken from two Elvis songs from the 1970s. We then worked toward achieving the complete image from the '50s to the '70s. We decided to make our show different, something that reflects Elvis's entire legacy. If you have ever seen an Elvis Impersonator, it is safe to say that it was most likely a 1970s Jumpsuit Impersonator. Well, being the fans that we are, we love all of Elvis's music and styles. I worked to obtain the voice and moves for each significant phase, while we worked on wardrobe change ideas to depict each set. Finally, one day, I was done. On May 6, 2004, I did my first show at an elementary school in Hornsby, Tennessee. It was a free show, of course, and I performed with backing tracks but, it was “my” show. I was so nervous and kind of scared to look up. I felt stiff and everything seemed to be in slow motion but, I got through it. They loved me and I felt like a star. The rest is history!
       From that day on, my wife became my Manager. She booked me everywhere...at fairs, festivals, stadiums, restaurants, charities, churches, gospel events, nursing homes, hotels, community centers, car shows, birthdays, and many more. As one can predict, I had become a well known entertainer in our area and region. It seemed like everywhere I went, people recognized me from somewhere. After sixteen months, my show was going well enough that we could quit our regular jobs. This was definitely a very big step for us. It was scary but, we both prayed about it and with God in every decision we made, we felt the pull in this direction. Some of my family and friends thought it was not such a good idea and said that we were crazy. This was probably mainly due in part that we did not tell anyone until it was done. I know they were just worried about me and, that was okay, too. Nevertheless, I still pursued my career as an Elvis Impersonator with my wife right by my side. We did everything together, and we still do. God opened this door for us and we had the courage to walk through it. We started this together and our business continues to grow.
       Now, I have been an Elvis Impersonator for 11 years, 10 of which have been full-time. As I sit today, I know almost 600 Elvis songs from memory and have developed a five-octave vocal range. I recreate it all…the 50s, 60s, and 70s including Movies, Gospel Performances, Christmas Shows, ‘68 Comeback, Concerts, and more. Each era is performed with accurate moves, structured routines, authentic wardrobe changes, props, specific mic selections, free souvenirs, plus a free untimed “Meet & Greet” session after every show for pictures, autographs, and conversation. I like to talk to my fans, hearing them share what they liked about the show, answering any questions they may have, and sharing my love for what I do. We have over 40 variations of shows and appearances offered and I have over 30 outfit combinations to keep your eyes entertained. My show has progressed tremendously, as it should, and I stay pretty busy. I always could be busier but, I am thankful for what I have. I have performed in 11 states, almost 800 cities, and have appeared both locally and nationally on T.V., Radio, and Magazines. I have even portrayed Elvis in a musical role, been filmed for a documentary, cast in an art film, been a featured artist in a book and was chosen to be the Demo Vocalist for an Elvis Track company. I perform a One-Man Show with professional backing tracks or a Live Show with my own 4-piece Band. I have three agents who book me at a vast array of events when the Elvis need is there. My wife is still my Manager just as before. People contact her on a regular basis, she books me up, and we go do the show together. So cool!.
       As far as special appearances, some major key venues that I have performed include Beale Street, Branson, Cannon Center, Cook Convention Center, Generals Stadium, Goldstrike Casino, Elvis Plaza, Graceland, Harrah's Casino, Heartbreak Hotel, Hilton Hotel, Hollywood Casino, International Dogwood Festival, Isle Of Capri Casino, Kentucky Opry, Memphis Airport, Memphis Marriott, Memphis Queen Riverboat, Memphis Zoo, Millington Naval Base, Tennessee International Pageant, Peabody Hotel, Rock-n-Roll Hall Of Fame, Rock-n-Roll Cafe, Rhodes College, Southland Greyhound Park, Tupelo Automobile Museum, Vanderbilt Hotel, Wolfchase Mall and so many more. From birthday parties and festivals, to corporate events and theaters, and also hundreds of Singing Telegram deliveries in between...I have done everything. People ask me all the time if I enter contests. I am not much on contests but, I did take first place in the first one I ever entered back in 2005 at Kentucky. Since then, I have placed 2nd in a couple others. The main thing you need to know about contests is “Do the judges know your name?” If not, you are most likely not going to win. The more you enter, the better your chances of winning become because your name becomes more familiar and you eventually become one of the known contestants. Contests are just a publicity thing...something to draw a crowd and capitalize on. However, I will say that I have met several friends through the contest ring. Contests can be fun but, I would rather do my own shows. I will not go as far as to say I will never enter one again but, clients book and hire me to perform...do I really want to turn down a show to do a contest? I do not think so!
       In 2006, we published this website, www.brianleehowell.com. It contains everything…my biography, audio and video samples, pictures, booking info, merchandise, and more. My wife designed the entire thing and I do the video and audio edits. Together, we make it look exactly how we want…professional, user-friendly, and totally customized! She takes all my pictures, designs the CDs and merchandise items, and puts together all my promotional material. We have accomplished so much together and, as a result, we appreciate it that much more. I thank God every day for blessing me with a talent, giving me the ability to perform, and bringing Haley and I together to work together 24/7. I definitely could have not gotten this far without her or my Lord. On December 15, 2013, we were blessed with our first baby and sweet little girl, Gracelyn Joyce. She loves music and she has been coming to every one of my shows since she was 4 months old. Then, we were surprisingly blessed again with another baby girl, Glory Lee, on February 28, 2016. She has been coming to the shows since she was 2 months old. She loves Daddy's singing and Elvis' music.  It is just great to be able to do what you love with the ones you love!  They BOTH sing at church with their Mommy and even do Solos as well.  They even each have their own YOU TUBE Channels that they enjoy as well.  Check them out, Like, and Subscribe to AMAZING GRACELYN and GLORY'S GROOVE MOVES!  
       It is amazing that a three year old boy, who was not even born when Elvis was alive, can be influenced so much by just one man. God put him here for a reason, to touch everyone with his music. I think he did. For me, this is my career, this is what I love to do and, I get paid to do it. I will continue to bring back the memory of Elvis through the songs I sing, the smiles I bring, and the shows I perform. I will do what I love for as long as God allows me to do. Look for me… wherever I am, I'll be “Bringing It Back!”

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