Emily Ann Roberts Is Heading Back to Dollywood—And This Time, It Will Mean So Much More

For Emily Ann Roberts, performing at Dollywood has always been special.

But this fall, stepping onto that stage will carry a completely different kind of emotion.

The East Tennessee native and rising country star, who has often spoken about Dolly Parton as one of her greatest musical influences, is scheduled to perform five shows at Dollywood this fall.

@life_with_the_lovedays_ Our favorite Yeehaw Meemaw is coming to Dollywood October 14th through 18th! All you need is admission to Dollywood to see her! Cannot wait to see her again in a few months! #dollywood #EmilyAnnRoberts #harvestfestival #girlmath #concert ♬ Whole Lotta Little – Emily Ann Roberts

For an artist who grew up surrounded by the music and spirit of East Tennessee, performing at a place so closely connected to Dolly is already a meaningful moment.

Now, following Dolly’s passing, those performances are likely to feel even more personal.

Emily Ann has long admired Dolly—not simply as a superstar, but as an artist who showed generations of young musicians that it was possible to dream big without forgetting where you came from.

And now, she’ll be standing on a stage carrying Dolly’s name and legacy, singing for the people who loved her.

There’s something especially beautiful about that.

One East Tennessee girl inspired another.

And this fall, Emily Ann Roberts gets the chance to honor that inspiration in the place Dolly built.

For fans attending her Dollywood performances, these won’t feel like ordinary shows.

They’ll be a chance to celebrate the music, the memories and the legacy of a woman who helped put East Tennessee on the map.

Dolly opened the door. Now another generation is walking through it.