“DP’s Celebrity Theater at Dollywood” Added as a Venue for Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival
— In addition to their collaboration with Dolly Parton’s iconic theme park, the 4-day festival has also announced new sponsors and more songwriters joining the impressive lineup —
GATLINBURG, TN (June 2, 2021)— The Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival, set to take place in downtown Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge from August 19-22, has just announced that DP’s Celebrity Theater at Dollywood will be one of the festival’s main venues. The theater will host several shows per day on Friday, August, 20 and Saturday, August 21 with new performers at each show. Members of the Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival will have access to exclusive discounted tickets to Dollywood.
“Entertainment is a vital piece of the Dollywood experience,” said Roger White, Dollywood Entertainment Manager. “When we were approached about being part of this event, we were thrilled because we wanted to be able to shine the spotlight on these talented songwriters and musicians. The art they produce has the power to inspire so many powerful emotions and this is a great opportunity for them to share their craft with our guests.”
Joining the roster of Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival sponsors are Ole Smoky Distillery, Yee-Haw Brewing, and Lodge Cast Iron- Pigeon Forge. A full list of sponsors can be found here.
Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival has also announced the addition of #1-hit songwriter Shane Stevens. Widely known for co-writing Lady A’s #1 country hit “American Honey,” Stevens songs have been recorded by a wide array of artists across country and pop music, including Carrie Underwood, Sara Evans, Little Big Town, Ariana Grande, Meghan Trainor, and Selena Gomez. Also joining the stellar festival line-up are Aaron Scherz (“Girl In A Country Song”- Maddie & Tae), Seals and Crofts 2, and Karyn Rochelle (“Georgia Rain”- Trisha Yearwood).
In addition to discounted Dollywood tickets, the $30 membership also provides festival goers with access to discounts for other attractions around Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, special events, panels, and one-night show tickets. Membership sign-up can be found at www.gatlinburgsongwriters.com/shop.
About Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival:
Nestled in the heart of The Great Smoky Mountains, the three-day conference and live music spectacular will feature nightly shows by hit songwriters in venues, including Dollywood’s Celebrity Theater, The Listening Room--Pigeon Forge, Ole Red, SkyLift Park, Park Vista Hotel, and The Historic Gatlinburg Inn. Songwriters attending the conference will have the opportunity to be mentored one-on-one by top industry professionals, perfect their craft, perform live shows, collaborate in writing sessions, and advance their careers.