Blake Shelton Opens Ole Red Gatlinburg, Makes Large Donation

Blake Shelton's new restaurant in the Smokies just opened.

(Undated)  --  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 $30,000 for Gatlinburg-Pittman High School's music program. 

Ryman Hospitality Properties jumped in and donated another $25,000 do the cause. 

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