Country Music News

We are pleased to report that our longtime friends The Oak Ridge Boys are going to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame this fall! In a recent press conference in Nashville, the Hall of Fame announced that the beloved gospel crossover quartet will join the ranks of country music’s most respected institution. The Oak Ridge Boys have played many times at the Country Tonite Theatre, and they will be back again this May for a special Pigeon Forge concert.    

The music of Hank Williams has always been an inspiration for the cast of Country Tonite. As the number one destination for country music in Pigeon Forge, Country Tonite has tried to bring William’s heartfelt emotion and stellar musicianship to our stage shows.

America’s favorite country and gospel band is coming to the Smokies! This June, the Oak Ridge Boys will take the stage at the Country Tonite Theatre for an evening of chart topping hits and uplifting harmonies. To help you prepare for this exciting Pigeon Forge show, we’ve put together some fun facts about the nation’s most famous country quartet.

Country megastar Dolly Parton has won 7 Grammy Awards…and she might be getting another! Parton’s newest duet with the legendary Kenny Rogers was just nominated for a Grammy in the “Best Country Group/Duo Performance” category. Aptly titled “You Can’t Make Old Friends,” this beautiful song celebrates the 30 year long friendship between Parton and Rogers.

The Gentle Giant is coming to town. Country superstar Don Williams will be performing at the Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge on October 18th and 19th. Williams was dubbed the “Gentle Giant” because of his imposing build, bass-baritone voice and laid back demeanor. With over 50 major hits in his repertoire, this giant of country music will put on a Pigeon Forge show you don’t want to miss.  

Country music is a multi-million dollar industry with fans all across the United States and the world. Did you know that this global phenomenon originated right here in East Tennessee?