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The state of Tennessee is famous for live music and the city of Pigeon Forge is no exception! Here at the Country Tonite Theatre, we host a variety of Pigeon Forge music shows that are enjoyed by vacationers and locals alike. Read on to learn about the four types of performances you can expect to see at our theater:

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.    

A few years ago, Angela from Visit My Smokies accepted our invitation to take an exclusive behind the scenes look at our theatre in Pigeon Forge. Host and vocalist Kevin Wilson had the pleasure of showing Angela around, and he sat down to chat with her about Country Tonite’s exciting shows. In case you missed this special interview when it originally premiered, we have embedded the video below:

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.

Country Tonite offers very special opportunities for student groups visiting our Pigeon Forge Theater. If you are part of a student choral, dance, or instrumental group, you can take advantage of these four unique programs:

The holidays are a truly special time in the Smokies, and Country Tonite’s popular Christmas Show in Pigeon Forge is returning to our theater this November! This joyous celebration of Christmas combines music, comedy, and dancing for a great night out for the entire family.

Are you a Country Tonite expert? Here are four things you might not know about our theater in Pigeon Forge:

Fans of our Pigeon Forge show know that Country Tonite loves to showcase young up-and-coming musicians. We’ve already introduced you to our fiddle prodigy Colin Chandler, and now we’d like to put the spotlight on another one of our featured performers.

July 4th is just around the corner, and we can’t think of anyone better to spend it with than Mark Chesnutt. Since 1990, Chesnutt has been a constant fixture on the country music charts, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down. Next month, Mark will give a very special Independence Day performance at the Country Tonite Theater. Combining his beloved hit songs with old-fashioned patriotism, Mark Chesnutt’s Pigeon Forge show is the perfect way to celebrate America’s birthday.

An amazing family vacation doesn’t have to break the bank! When you visit the Great Smoky Mountains, you will find plenty of affordable things to do with kids in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Read on to learn three of the very best ways to spend the day with your family in the Smokies.