Many have tried to imitate Elvis Presley, but few can capture the essence of the King quite like Dakota Striplin. When the 24-year-old stepped onto the stage of The Voice Australia to perform Elvis’s classic Love Me Tender, the judges were immediately captivated.
From his jawline to his golden voice, Dakota’s resemblance to Elvis was uncanny. His smooth, honeyed vocals and emotional guitar playing left the audience in awe, with many likely wondering if they were witnessing Elvis’s grandson live on stage.
Before he finished the first verse, two judges had already turned their chairs, and Guy Sebastian nearly pressed his button but hesitated—something he later regretted. But it wasn’t just his looks and performance that raised eyebrows. Dakota revealed a surprising family connection: “My dad found out that his father wasn’t his biological father, and my grandma used to work at Elvis concerts and apparently knew him,” he shared.
While there’s no definitive proof of a Presley connection, Dakota Striplin undeniably has the talent to match the King’s legacy.
