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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.

Are you ready to be amazed? The Country Tonite Theater is hosting two incredible magic shows that will mesmerize and delight every member of your family. Coming in March, some of the best magicians in the world will perform at Country Tonite as part of the 40th annual Winter Carnival of Magic. With both established magicians and rising stars, these shows will feature a wide variety of unforgettable acts.  

As a top attraction in Pigeon Forge, Country Tonite has been voted #1 Show in the Smokies year after year. Now, there is even more reason to visit because Country Tonite has announced the 2014 Celebrity Concert Series schedule which includes legendary performers Loretta Lynn and the Oak Ridge Boys. Even Don Williams will be returning this year, so make sure to put at least one of these concert dates on your list of things to do in Pigeon Forge.

You like us, you really like us! With nearly 900 reviews and a 4 and ½ star average, Country Tonite is feeling the love on TripAdvisor. We’ve been reading through all of our reviews and we noticed that certain aspects of our Pigeon Forge show are mentioned over and over again. Here are the top four reasons people love us on TripAdvisor:

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.

Believe it or not, but 2014 is right around the corner! There is no better place to ring in the new year than Country Tonite. With music, comedy and seasonal spirit, our New Year’s Eve Show has something for everyone. Here are the top four reasons to celebrate New Year’s Eve at our Pigeon Forge show:

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.  

Patty Waszak does it all. She plays 30 instruments. She sings. She tells jokes. She even writes her own songs. As the star of the longest running variety show in Pigeon Forge, Waszak’s performance at Country Tonite is a tour de force of music, comedy and pure fun. Brimming with energy and enthusiasm, Patty Waszak was born to entertain.

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?