Everything You Need to Know About Tonight’s “Smoky Mountains Rise” Telethon: Who, What, When, Where to Watch?

What Is It: Smoky Mountains Rise is a three-hour telethon broadcast to raise money for the Dollywood Foundation’s My People Fund to benefit those affected by the Sevier County, Tennessee, wildfires.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m–11 p.m. EST.

Who’s Performing: Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Kenny Rogers, Alison Krauss, Chris Stapleton, Hank Williams Jr., Alabama, Don McLean, Ronnie Dunn, Jamey Johnson, Lauren Alaina, Big & Rich, Chris Young, Amy Grant and Cyndi Lauper.

Who Else Is Involved: A number of celebrities will answer phones during the telethon, including Paula Deen and her sons Bobby and Jamie, RaeLynn, Dailey & Vincent, Moonshiners’ Mark & Digger, T.G. Sheppard, Jason Crabb, Larry Gatlin, comedian Henry Cho, Tim Rushlow and more.

Where to Watch on TV: Smoky Mountains Rise will be broadcast on GAC, AXS-TV, RFD and The Heartland Network.

Live Stream: USAToday.com and USA Today National Networks will live stream the telethon on their affiliate newspaper websites, including all Tennessee newspaper sites: Tennessean.com, Knoxnews.com and others. Or just click on the embedded Livestream video player above.

How to Listen: Smoky Mountains Rise also will be simulcast across multiple radio chains, including Cumulus Media’s NASH Nights Live and TuneIn’s Country Roads channel.

Number to Call to Donate: During the telethon, viewers will be asked to call 1-866-CARE MORE to donate to the My People Fund.

Donate Via the Web: Dollywoodfoundation.org

Fact: Through the fund, Dolly pledged to provide $1,000 a month for six months to families who lost their primary residences in the fire. For Dolly to fulfill her promise to give $1,000 a month, the fund will have to pay out more than $6.5 million.

PERSONALITIES

Dave Daniels

Dave Daniels

“The Morning Wake Up Call” with Dave Daniels Monday thru Friday 6am to 10am

Miss Sarah

Miss Sarah

“KHAY Mid Days” with Miss Sarah Monday thru Friday 10am to 2pm

Frank Bell

Frank Bell

“California Country” with Frank Bell Monday thru Friday 2pm to 7pm

ELAINA

ELAINA

“Nights with Elaina” Monday thru Sunday 7pm to 12am

Patrick Thomas

Patrick Thomas

Picklejar “Up All Night” with Patrick Thomas Monday thru Sunday 12am-5am

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