Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an entertainer in one of Dollywood’s shows? Well, Dolly Parton’s niece, Jada Star, and her co-performer, Barry Jobe, can tell you. Both of these rising stars have appeared in the “My People, My Music” show at the theme park for the last six [...]

The Harvest Festival is in full swing at Dollywood! A Dollywood Harvest includes three very different experiences each day to please every person in your family: Great Pumpkin LumiNights, visiting craftsmen and artisans from around the country, and the Southern Gospel Jubilee. Personally, I get pretty excited about the Southern Gospel Jubilee. Did you [...]

One of the exciting things about visiting Dollywood throughout the year is that the entertainment options get switched out so that there’s always something new and exciting to see. This summer, you will find one of the most fast-paced, thrilling and delightful shows of the season: PaintJam. Dollywood brought artist Ricardo Barazza all the [...]

Larnelle Harris isn’t taking any requests for his upcoming Dollywood Spring Mix concert, but he is making one: “I want everyone to get busy and bring someone [to Spring Mix] they’ve been sharing with/witnessing to; what a nice time to come out and be a part of Dollywood! Hear some music, take them around [...]

Spring is here and I am so excited about Dollywood’s new Spring Mix concert series (April 11- 29).  It features three weeks of stellar performances across multiple genres. The impressive roster of Spring Mix artists have a combined 42 gold albums, 18 platinum albums, 25 Grammys, 12 Country Music Association Awards, 10 American Country Music [...]

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I sat down to watch the National Dance Company of Siberia’s performance, but, wow, I was blown away. The energetic dancing, Siberian music, and elaborate costumes were unlike anything I’ve seen before. The show, part of Dollywood’s Festival of Nations, brings 52 performers from Siberia to Tennessee. [...]

When I think of steel drums, I think of the Caribbean, maybe a cruise ship… and Dollywood. Dollywood has hosted Invaders Steel Orchestra for several years as part of their Festival of Nations experience. It’s a show you have to see. You can find them in the Valley Theater through the end of Festival [...]

Dollywood’s shows and entertainment offerings are my favorite part of the park. There’s so much music, dancing, and great performance to see and hear that you can spend a whole day being entertained and not ride a single ride. If you don’t have all day, or you just can’t figure out what’s best for [...]

When you come to Dollywood during Smoky Mountain Christmas, there are so many things to see and do—the seven holiday shows to enjoy, four million Christmas lights to see, and seasonal food items to taste—but before leaving, you MUST see the Parade of Many Colors. It will be a highlight of your visit. As a [...]

Last week, Dollywood hosted media at the park for a sneak peek of this year’s Smoky Mountain Christmas as well a preview of exciting things that will be happening in 2018! As a Dollywood Insider, I got to attend the sneak peek and the event did not disappoint: seeing the Christmas lights, taste-tasting a [...]