Donna Ulisse Brings Heartfelt Storytelling to the Bluegrass in the Blue Ridge Festival

Get ready for a weekend of mountain melodies and heartfelt bluegrass when Donna Ulisse takes the stage at the Bluegrass in the Blue Ridge Festival & Blue Country Music Retreat, happening March 19–21, 2026 in the scenic Smoky Mountains.

A celebrated singer-songwriter and International Bluegrass Music Association award-winner, Donna’s music blends traditional bluegrass roots with rich storytelling that stirs the soul. Known for her warm voice and poetic lyrics, she has built a reputation as one of bluegrass music’s most genuine voices — a performer whose songs capture love, loss, and faith with rare honesty and grace.

Festival-goers can expect Donna and her band The Poor Mountain Boys to deliver a set filled with fan favorites and fresh originals that showcase her signature blend of bluegrass and Americana. Whether you’ve followed her journey from Nashville songwriter to bluegrass icon or you’re hearing her for the first time, Donna’s performance is sure to be a highlight of the weekend.