From Tennessee to Disney: Country Star Emily Ann Roberts Becomes Trixie for Country Bears Musical Jamboree
Country music artist Emily Ann Roberts is taking her talents to a whole new stage: Grizzly Hall at Walt Disney World Resort! Roberts, a Knoxville, Tennessee native, has been chasing her musical dreams since childhood, and now she’s lending her voice to the beloved character Trixie in the reimagined Country Bear Musical Jamboree.
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Roberts’ love for music began early, listening to her dad’s favorite artists while riding in her car seat. By the sixth grade, she was already strumming a guitar and performing at a local Mexican restaurant. From there, her passion for singing only grew, leading her to perform everywhere from restaurants and street corners to county fair competitions.
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A trip to Walt Disney World in her youth proved to be a turning point. Encouraged by friends, Roberts participated in the “American Idol Experience” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, even winning the competition and receiving a golden ticket to audition for the national show. While she didn’t pursue “American Idol,” she did find success on “The Voice” in 2015, finishing as runner-up and launching a full-time music career.
Emily’s dedication paid off with the release of her EP in 2019 and her debut album, “Can’t Hide Country,” in September 2023. It was during a tour with Blake Shelton that opportunity came knocking again. Disney Imagineers heard Roberts’ voice and knew she’d be perfect for a project – the reimagining of the Country Bear Musical Jamboree!
The chance to voice Trixie was a perfect fit for the self-described “can’t-hide-country” singer. Recording the song, “Try Everything” from Zootopia, in Nashville was an inspiring experience, especially working with the legendary producer Mac McAnally.
Stepping into Trixie’s shoes for the recording was a new challenge for Roberts, but one she embraced. Meeting her animated counterpart for the first time was an emotional experience. “I felt like I was meeting a long-lost friend!” she says, admitting she even wants a copy of Trixie’s adorable outfit.
The premiere of the Country Bear Musical Jamboree marks the culmination of a dream Roberts never dared to imagine. She hopes Trixie’s song about perseverance will resonate with audiences: “This song was such a special reminder to me to never limit my dreams and to always try everything…even if I could fail!”
So, get ready for a rootin’ tootin’ good time when the Country Bear Musical Jamboree opens its doors July 17, featuring the voice of Emily Ann Roberts as Trixie!
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