1. This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

2. DATE CHANGE!  28th Annual Downtown Hoedown returns to the third weekend in May  May 14-16th at Hart Plaza in Detroit  Two years ago, the Hoedown was held on the second weekend in May due to the ACM Awards broadcast This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

3. What is the Hoedown?  A three-day music festival  Known as the “World’s Largest Free Country Music Concert”  Includes food, fun, dancing, mechanical bull rides, shopping and more…  For the entire family This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

4. History of the Hoedown  Began in 1983  Started as a one-day event  First stars included Hank Williams Jr., Tanya Tucker, The Kendals, Brenda Lee and Mel Tillis  Evolved into a three-day festival This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

5. History of the Hoedown  Some stars who played at the Hoedown and made it big are: Reba McEntire Sawyer Brown Lee Greenwood Travis Tritt Toby Keith Cowboy Troy This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

6. History of the Hoedown  Some stars who played at the Hoedown and made it big are: JoDee Messina Lonestar Dixie Chicks Montgomery Gentry SheDaisy Miranda Lambert This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

7. History of the Hoedown  Some stars who played at the Hoedown and made it big are: Rascal Flatts LeAnn Rimes Gretchen Wilson Big & Rich Buddy Jewell Julie Roberts This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

8. Who plays the Hoedown?  Local bands come on first at around 11 a.m. to Noon  Nashville Newcomers follow in the afternoon  Established artists headline in the evening This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

9. When and Where?  Hart Plaza, along Detroit’s beautiful riverfront bordering Windsor, Ontario  The third weekend in May  May 14 15 16, 2009  From 11 a.m. to midnight- Fri. & Sat.  From noon to 10 p.m.- Sun. This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

10. Hart Plaza This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

11. River Stage This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

12. Get Autographs! This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

13. Stephen Cochran This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

14. Jessica Harp This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

15. Jack Ingram This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

16. Luke Bryan This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

17. Bomshel This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

18. Eli Young Band This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

19. Trent Tomlinson This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

20. Lee Ann Womack This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

21. Darryl Worley This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

22. Jessica Andrews This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

23. Friday, May 14, 2010  Ashley Allyson  Josey Greenwell  The McClymonts  Jaron and the Long Road to Love  Lee Brice  Justin Moore  Randy Houser  Dierks Bentley * = AmericaJR.com was the first to announce this artist was coming to the Hoedown  TJ Kelly (Local)  Billy Bynum (Local)  Devin Scillian & Arizona Son* (Local)  John Maison (Local)  Mark Richardson (Local)  Hunter Brucks (Local) This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

24. Saturday, May 15, 2010  Randy Montana  Jerrod Nieman  James Otto  The Avery Set  Steve Azar  Colt Ford  Steel Magnolia  Uncle Kracker * = AmericaJR.com was the first to announce this artist was coming to the Hoedown  Molly Hunt (Local)  JT Williams (Local)  Hardline Drive (Local)  Showdown Band (Local)  Austin Scott (Local)  David Shelby* (Local)  Longneck Strangler (Local)  Annabelle Road (Local)  Centerville (Local)  The Forbes Brothers (Local)  Laura Wilkie (Local)  REDHILL (Local)  Stephen Clark (Local)  Yankeeville (Local) This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

25. Sunday, May 16, 2010  Telluride*  Billy Craig  Stephen Cochran*  Blaine Larsen  Julianne Hough*  David Nail  Darryl Worley  Zac Brown Band * = AmericaJR.com was the first to announce this artist was coming to the Hoedown  Cowboy Alan (Local)  Brian Lorente (Local)  Julianne (Local)  The Wrenfields (Local)  JoCaine (Local)  Derringer (Local)  Bullhonkey Deluxe (Local)  Terry Lea and the Mustangs (Local)  Blue Coyote Band (Local)  Billy Brandt’s Basement Band (Local)  The Orbitsuns (Local)  Colgate Country Showdown Winner This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

26. What to expect  The average high is 72° for May 14th  Mostly sunny  Bring sunglasses  Wear sunscreen  Prepare to drink lots of water  Camera This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

27. Hart Plaza Map This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

28. Complete Coverage This website and AmericaJR are not affiliated with, endorsed by,or sponsored by the DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN or its owners WYCD-FM and CBS Radio Inc.

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