Robert P. and his mother, both big country music fans, were treated to front-row seats at a private Martina McBride concert and the chance to meet McBride and rising star McKenzie Carpenter in person.
“My mom was right there when I found out [I won]. She’s always loved Dollywood, and when I told her what the prize was, her face lit up. When my mom asked who I was bringing, I didn’t hesitate. ‘You!’ I said,” Robert shared.
The trip, Robert said, exceeded every expectation. From the warm welcome and surprise gifts waiting in his hotel room to the unforgettable live performance in Dollywood’s Celebrity Theater, the experience was filled with highlights.
“We were thrilled to learn that in addition to front-row seats at the Martina McBride concert, we also won a Meet & Greet Experience — which meant a photo opportunity with Martina McBride and McKenzie Carpenter. It just kept getting better!” he said.
Robert described the concert as “incredible,” noting McBride’s powerhouse voice and the camaraderie shared with fellow winners from across the country. “Everyone was in such great spirits. It was a riot in the best way,” he added.
The winning ticket came from an unexpected source — a non-winning Lady Luck Scratch-Off that Robert had entered into the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Second-Chance Drawing.
“The food, the music, the people… everything was amazing. And sharing it all with my mom made it that much more meaningful. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime memory,” Robert said.
