R&M Tribute Entertainment will return to the GEM Theater on Saturday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m. The historic GEM Theater is at 700 Tennessee Ave. in Etowah.
Elvis & Legends Tribute Show features tributes to the King of Rock N’ Roll – Elvis Presley. Brandon E will perform the ‘70’s concert era along with special guest and Pigeon Forge headliner, Stewart Chapman will perform the 50’s, 60’s era. Ann Margaret will also be making a guest appearance.
The show also pays tributes to legends such as Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette. Along with the tributes the show incorporates some comedian humor. Jamie Simpson has been voted #1 in the world for his Jeff Foxworthy tribute. Jamie is also the emcee for the show.
Tickets are available in Etowah at the L&N Depot and the Etowah Community Center or by calling Missy at 865-684-6082. Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the show. Reserved seats are $20 and general admission are $15 (12-6 years old $7 and 5 and under are free).
Review for the performers:
Ronnie Miller is from Maryville, Tn. He is a multi-award winning, professional Elvis Tribute Artist, entertainer, singer, and performer. Ronnie has won several local and national singing awards. He was inducted into National Elvis Organizations. He is also a Johnny Cash Tribute Artist as well as performs a wide variety of country and gospel entertainment. Ronnie will be performing his tribute to Johnny Cash.
Brandon E is from Athens, Tn. Brandon grew up surrounded by all of the music Elvis loved so much; blues, country, rock and gospel. Brandon developed a love for Elvis and his music at an early age. He has performed Elvis tributes in many venues all over the Southeast. Brandon has won many awards and accolades in his many years as an Elvis Tribute Artist. He most recently (2017) placed in the Smoky Mountain Elvis contest held in Pigeon Forge. Brandon will be performing the ‘70’s stage concert era.
Stewart Chapman is from Stanardsville, Virginia, but recently relocated to Pigeon Forge. In 2016, Stewart won second place in an Elvis contest at the Lake George Elvis Festival. He current performs as a headliner in Pigeon Forge. His tributes to Elvis consist of 50’s, ’68 comeback and ‘70’s concert.
Chloe Page is from Georgia and currently resides in Pigeon Forge. She performs Ann Margaret along with other tributes. She is a new and upcoming performer in the Pigeon Forge area.
Jamie Simpson is known as the number one Jeff Foxworthy impersonator in the world. He has met and performed with the real Jeff Foxworthy and currently travels the country performing his tribute. He has performed at theaters in and around Pigeon Forge for decades.
Makenna Harmon is from Seymour, Tn. She has a passion for traditional country music. She performs tributes to Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline. She was named the 2018 Entertainer of the Year and Vocalist of the Year in traditional country music in the North American Country Music Association International.
Donna Kestler is from Maryville, Tn. She has been performing for over 30 years. She performs her Tammy Wynette tribute as well as a wide variety of country artists. She was the first female in East Tennessee that brought karaoke to the area. Since then she has developed her tributes to country music and performed in East Tennessee and surrounding areas.
For more information or to purchase tickets contact Missy Miller at (865) 684-6082 or tribute.entertainment@yahoo.com.