They say the path to the grandest stage is paved with relentless practice, and Emily Ann Roberts embodies this mantra. From humble beginnings on small Knoxville stages to numerous performances at the Grand Ole Opry, Roberts has diligently earned her place in the spotlight.
Her journey began as a standout and runner-up finisher on Blake Shelton’s team on “The Voice,” a remarkable achievement even before graduating high school. Since then, Roberts has amassed a wealth of experience in performing, songwriting and recording. This dedication has translated into more than 93 million global streams, solidifying her status as a rising star in country music.
Her debut album, Can’t Hide Country, showcases her unique blend of traditional country and bluegrass roots, and was spotlighted by Billboard, MusicRow, People, and more, and she released a new EP, Memory Lane, on Oct. 3.
No stranger to the stage, Emily Ann has toured with the likes of Blake Shelton, Megan Moroney, Cody Johnson, Jamey Johnson, Clint Black and more.
Adding to her impressive list of accomplishments, Emily Ann was a member of the CMT Next Women of Country class of 2024, Nashville Briefing Artist to Watch, and is a featured artist in Walt Disney World’s Country Bear Musical Jamboree attraction, performing “Try Everything” from “Zootopia” as Trixie St. Claire.
From small-town beginnings to the national spotlight, Emily Ann Roberts continues to captivate audiences and garner countless fans with her tuneful twang, vivid songwriting and charismatic stage presence.
Special Guest
SJ McDonald is a rising country artist from the rolling hills of Rockbridge Baths, Virginia, where she grew up working on her family farm and shaping a sound that blends grit, heart, and 90s-country nostalgia with modern storytelling. A first-place winner in American Songwriter’s Traditional Country category and the NASCAR Nashville Superspeedway Headlining Artist, she’s been featured in Billboard’s “Must Hear New Country Songs” and is steadily winning over fans nationwide.
A true farmer’s daughter, SJ cut her teeth on stages across the Southeast from a young age, fronting bands for years and playing over 75 shows annually. Her breakout single “Honky Tonk Pie” captures the grind of chasing a dream as a woman in country music, drawing from her years singing for tips on Nashville’s Lower Broadway. Whether in an intimate acoustic set or a full-band high-energy show, she delivers performances that leave a lasting impression.
She’s currently on tour with Emily Ann Roberts, John Anderson, and Cooper Alan, with her debut EP “Sweet At First” produced by Andy Sheridan released in December 2025, and new music released January 2026 with her punchy & fun single “You Say Vegas”. SJ McDonald is carving her own lane in contemporary country — bringing authentic stories, blue-collar charm, and a bold new energy to a new generation of listeners.
