Doja Cat’s “Vegas” is lead single
RCA Records is set to release the Elvis Original Motion Picture Soundtrack this summer for Baz Luhrmann’s forthcoming film Elvis, in theaters June 24th, starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks. The lead single, Doja Cat’s “Vegas,” incorporates “Hound Dog” and will be released May 6th on all platforms.
The pop star debuted the single for the first time at Coachella this year, where she received high praise for her set. She also brought out acclaimed gospel artist, Shonka, who plays Big Mama Thornton in the film and will be on the upcoming soundtrack as well.
Elvis is an epic, big-screen spectacle from visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The soundtrack features Elvis’s extraordinary body of work spanning the 1950s, 60s and 70s, while also celebrating his diverse musical influences and enduring impact on popular artists today.
