Emma Charles Townsend , the granddaughter of a well-known local family, has captivated audiences at Dollywood since she was only seven. From a young age, Emma Charles demonstrated her musical talents, humming in perfect pitch to songs in the car long before she could even speak. Noticing her gift early, her mother, Nina Townsend , enrolled her in KinderMusik to nurture her love for music, which quickly became a natural part of her life. When Emma was seven, a friend encouraged her to audition for a role at Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. With little expectation beyond…