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NewsMay 15, 2020

Finley Watkins of Bernie, Missouri, has made a name for himself as a rockabilly singer and Elvis Presley impersonator, and Sunday night, he’ll perform on NBC’s “Little Big Shots,” a show hosted by Melissa McCarthy that spotlights talented children from across the United States...

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Finley Watkins, then 8, poses for photos as Elvis Presley on Aug. 16, 2016, in Dexter, Missouri. Watkins has been performing as Presley since he was 5 years old.
Finley Watkins, then 8, poses for photos as Elvis Presley on Aug. 16, 2016, in Dexter, Missouri. Watkins has been performing as Presley since he was 5 years old.Southeast Missourian File

Finley Watkins of Bernie, Missouri, has made a name for himself as a rockabilly singer and Elvis Presley impersonator, and Sunday night, he’ll perform on NBC’s “Little Big Shots,” a show hosted by Melissa McCarthy that spotlights talented children from across the United States.

Watkins made the announcement on his Facebook page earlier this week.

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The show will air at 6 p.m. on NBC, the post stated.

Watkins appeared on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” in January 2017, according to previous reporting by the Southeast Missourian.

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