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Knoxville’s own Emily Ann Roberts<\/a> is coming back to East Tennessee.<\/p>\n The up-and-coming country star will play the Celebrity Theater at Dollywood’s Harvest Festival this month before two shows at the Bijou Theater <\/a>in November.<\/p>\n The hometown shows come right on the heels of the release of Roberts’ new EP “Memory Lane” on Oct. 3. Her latest project features 22 minutes of new music across seven tracks.<\/p>\n “Memory Lane” is the country singer’s third-longest project, falling just behind her 2017 gospel album “Bigger than Me” and 2023’s “Can’t Hide Country.”<\/p>\n Here’s what to know before the Karns High School graduate’s Dollywood appearances and Knoxville concerts.<\/p>\n Roberts will headline a Dollywood stage <\/a>Oct. 8-12 as a part of this year’s Harvest Festival.<\/p>\n Park visitors can catch the singer at the Celebrity Theater on Showstreet. She will perform at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. each day, according to the amusement park’s show schedule.<\/p>\n Robert’s set at Dollywood will last around one hour.<\/p>\n \u201cDollywood was one of the biggest highlights of my childhood,\u201d Roberts said in a news release. \u201cFrom the rides to the food to the shows, it fills my senses with the feeling of home in East Tennessee. I\u2019m so honored to now bring my music to my favorite place.\u201d<\/p>\n Roberts is one of many special performers who will play Dollywood this autumn. Other Harvest Fest acts include Sidewalk Prophets, Triumphant Quartet, Daily & Vincent, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, The Grascals and Keith Anderson.<\/p>\n After her Dollywood sets conclude, Roberts will return to touring.<\/a> Her tour began Friday, Oct. 3, in Paxton, Illinois.<\/p>\n She’ll come home to Knoxville for two concerts at the Bijou Theatre<\/a> on Nov. 7 and 8.<\/p>\n Roberts originally was scheduled to play just one Knoxville show but added another night in the Scruffy City<\/a> to accommodate the high demand from fans.<\/p>\n Both shows at the Bijou are sold out, according to Ticketmaster.<\/p>\n \u201cSince my album release show in 2023, I have been dreaming of my next headlining concert in my hometown,\u201d Roberts said in a statement announcing her return to the Bijou. \u201cKnoxville will always be my favorite city to play because it\u2019s where I fell in love with music in the first place. I\u2019ve been working on new music and I can\u2019t wait to share it with everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n Roberts recently performed in Knoxville with country legends Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins, Craig Morgan and Deana Carter as part of the \u201cFriends and Heroes\u201d tour at Thompson-Boling Arena.<\/p>\n Emily Ann Roberts got her start on “The Voice\u201d with Blake Shelton as her coach in 2015. <\/a>She was a Season 9 finalist but did not clinch the top spot.<\/p>\n That didn’t stop her journey to stardom. Since becoming “The Voice” runner-up, she has performed at the Grand Ole Opry, released multiple EPs and albums, toured with country legends and gained acclaim within the country music scene.<\/p>\n Dollywood won’t be her first big theme park appearance. In 2024, she provided the sweet southern voice behind Trixie St. Claire the bear in the refreshed\u00a0Country Bear Musical Jamboree<\/a>\u00a0at Disney World\u2019s Magic Kingdom.<\/p>\n Knox News reporter Devarrick Turner contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n Allison Kiehl covers trending and breaking news from Knoxville for the Tennessee Connect Team. Email: allison.kiehl@knoxnews.com<\/em><\/p>\n Support strong local journalism and unlock premium perks at\u00a0<\/em>knoxnews.com\/subscribe<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\nEmily Ann Roberts to play Dollywood’s Harvest Festival<\/h2>\n
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