Blake Shelton Opens Ole Red Gatlinburg, Makes Large Donation

Gatlinburg-Pittman High School's music program

 Blake Shelton is making a large donation to a Gatlinburg high school following the opening of his new restaurant in the city. 

Ole Red Gatlinburg celebrated a week-long grand opening last week with events and performances. 

During that time, Shelton raised nearly 30-thousand dollars for Gatlinburg-Pittman High School's music program. 

Ryman Hospitality Properties jumped in and donated another 25-thousand dollars do the cause. 

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