Award Winning Country

You may have heard that Country Tonite is the hottest ticket in town, but if you need further proof that this music and variety show has got the goods, you need look no further than the theater’s trophy case.

 

    Now going into its 12th season in the Smokies, Country Tonite has racked up more than its share of honors over the years. It was named “Country Music Show of the Year” by the NACMAI for seven consecutive years and “Best Live Country Show in America” by the CMAA for three consecutive years.

 

    Fans of Country Tonite have also had a few things to say about their favorite show. The production was recently named one of the area’s top music theaters in a local Readers’ Choice poll, as it has been year after year.

 

    “People who come to see Country Tonite recognize what a great show it is, and as a result, our repeat customer base is huge,” says marketing director Laurie Taylor.

 

    Of course, if all that isn’t enough to get your boots scootin’ down to Country Tonite, maybe you just need to see for yourself what everyone’s talking about. From the opening curtain to the patriotic finale, the show’s talented cast of performers takes you on a nonstop, foot-tapping journey through the country genre.

 

    From the classic tunes of country music’s early legends to the electric sounds of today’s hot new artists, Country Tonite’s full-scale production numbers are a multicourse musical feast. You’ll also be amazed by the gospel music as well as a patriotic segment that always brings the crowds to their feet.

 

    You can chalk up much of the show’s success and longevity to the fact that it has a wide appeal. “We tell those who have never seen our show before that you don’t have to like country music to love Country Tonite,” Taylor says. “We have something for everybody’s tastes. There’s no better choice when it comes to family entertainment in the Smokies.”

 

    You’ll also see world-champion cloggers show off their fancy footwork, and Country Tonite’s child performers never fail to win audiences over with a winning combination of youthful charm and grownup-sounding singing voices.

 

    And no Country Tonite show would be complete without the hayseed high jinks of Bubba, the Redneck Ranger. Whether he’s dressed up as the lovely Bubbina or doing his lip-snarling tribute to Elvis Presley, Bubba keeps audiences in stitches from start to finish.

 

    “Our show gets better and better every year,” says Taylor. “We pack a lot into each performance, which makes us the best entertainment value in the Smokies.”