Rising country star Emily Ann Roberts is set to bring her soulful Tennessee sound back home this fall, performing live at Dollywood’s Harvest Festival (Oct. 8–12) before two much-anticipated hometown concerts at Knoxville’s Bijou Theatre in November. The performances coincide with the release of her heartfelt new EP, Memory Lane, marking one of the most defining moments of her career so far.
Dollywood Homecoming
A Knoxville native and The Voice alum, Roberts returns to Dollywood’s Celebrity Theater for multiple sets during the park’s famed Harvest Festival, an annual celebration of music, lights, and Appalachian culture. Her appearances are among the event’s headline performances, featuring artists who embody authentic country storytelling.
“Playing at Dollywood is a dream come true,” Roberts said in a recent statement. “I grew up visiting the park — it’s where my love for country music really began. To be performing here now feels like coming full circle.”
Bijou Theatre Shows Sell Fast
After her Dollywood run, Roberts will headline the Bijou Theatre in downtown Knoxville on November 8, with a second date added on November 7 after the first sold out in record time. The 757-seat historic venue has hosted generations of Tennessee artists — and for Roberts, it’s a homecoming celebration with a personal touch.
Her Knoxville shows follow her 2024 “Can’t Hide Country” tour, and industry observers see the Bijou performances as a symbolic bridge between her early roots and her growing national momentum.
New EP: ‘Memory Lane’
Released on October 3, 2025, Roberts’ seven-track EP Memory Lane (via RECORDS / Sony Music Nashville) captures her signature blend of modern country warmth and traditional heartland honesty. The collection features standout songs like “Jack & Jill Daniels,” “Pretty in Pink,” “Scratching Out a Living,” and the wistful title track, Memory Lane.
In an interview with American Songwriter, Roberts described the project as “more personal, more me,” explaining that this phase of her artistry is about connection over perfection. “This EP feels like a second date with my fans,” she said. “It’s where I can be real about who I am and where I come from.”
Critics have praised the project’s lyrical strength and Roberts’ matured sound — a reflection of nearly a decade of steady growth since finishing as runner-up on The Voice in 2015.
What’s Next
With Dollywood and the Bijou on her immediate calendar, Roberts is preparing to expand her 2026 touring schedule while continuing to write and record new material. Her upcoming performances, nestled in the heart of East Tennessee, not only celebrate her roots but also affirm her place among country music’s most promising emerging voices.
