People go to Pigeon Forge for Dolly Parton, the Smoky Mountain Opry and Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud.
In January, you can add Kanye West to that lineup.
West, who told a Houston congregation last month "he is now 'in service to God' and no longer beholden to fame and money," will bring his Sunday Service to the Strength to Stand youth conference.
"The Strength to Stand Student Bible Conferences are designed to offer a well-balanced, intense conference that will challenge your students to go beyond the surface of casual Christianity and bring them into a lifetime commitment to Jesus Christ," its website states.
The Knoxville News Sentinel is giving away tickets to the event.
West brought his popup series of Sunday performances to Atlanta’s Stonecrest Church in September, telling the congregation that being closer to Jesus Christ also brought him closer to his family.
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"I've seen him work miracles in my life," West said. He also said he's seen everything the devil can do to lead one astray.
In October, West released “Jesus is King,” a Gospel-themed album that’s been described as Christian rap.
The Strength to Stand conference will be Jan. 18-20 at LeConte Center, 2986 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.
While you're in the neighborhood, check out the 680-foot-long SkyBridge at the recently renovated SkyLift Park atop Crockett Mountain in Gatlinburg. It's the country's longest pedestrian suspension bridge.
In addition to the bridge, the park includes the SkyLift to give you a scenic ride up the mountain; the SkyCenter with a cafe, gift shop and bar; and the SkyDeck, which has a fire pit and seating for those not looking to explore the bridge.
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Or head over to Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Show & Adventure Park and ride a new kind of roller coaster that lets you fly through the air zip line style, but hooked to a roller coaster track.
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