At 21, he is the second youngest Elvis performer in the United Kingdom and will jump on Hawick Town Hall’s stage for a special one-off charity gig on July 18 in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care.

The Hawick man’s decision to take on the gig was inspired by his father, John Currie (pictured, top, with Danny), who was diagnosed with lung cancer immediately prior to Danny’s success at the European Gospel Championships – an X-Factor-style contest for Elvis tribute acts.

And his decision to imitate the songs and moves of arguably the most iconic performer in modern music is based on the influence of his father from an early age.

“I was about three years old when I began listening to LPs of Elvis my dad owned. I began singing along and eventually did karaoke, and by the age of 16 decided to set up my own show.

“I bought a cheap jumpsuit for £100 and booked Hawick Liberal Club. It had a 300 ticket capacity but we managed to sell it out – I could not believe it. It was from there that I progressed and have continued to do so ever since.”

The rise of Danny through the Elvis ranks saw him turn semi-professional and then professional, joining the Association of Professional Elvis Presley Tribute Artists, whose AGM must be something to behold.

With a powerful voice to support his performances, Danny decided to enter the European Gospel Championships, fittingly held at Blackpool.

After three years of reaching the final, Danny finally felt the high of winning – only to be brought back to earth with his father’s devastating news.

“I won the gospel championship which is for those with stronger voices. There were 120 Elvis impersonators there, I was gobsmacked by the numbers.

“I performed ‘You gave me a mountain’ which is my dad’s favourite Elvis song, but little did I know he had been diagnosed with cancer just before the championships. He hadn’t told me in case it put me off.

“Two days after the event I found out and felt helpless and gutted, as anyone would be who hears news like that about their father who they are close to.

“I asked him what I could do to help and he said ‘Do what you’re best at, do a show for charity’.”

Danny’s performance on July 18 will be backed up by a six-piece band from Manchester who specialise in the music of ‘The King’.

But for all the admiration, Elvis has provided Danny with in his fledgling career – including a six-month trip next summer to Cyprus entertaining holidaymakers – he has only one hero.

“My dad has really influenced me and I want to show him how appreciative I am for what he has done for me,” added Danny.

Tickets for Danny Allan’s charity Elvis show, which begins at 7.30pm, are priced at £10 and available from Guess What, Galashiels; TD9 Menswear, Lindsay’s Hairdressers and Roses Bakery, Hawick.