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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


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


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


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



and made it big are:• JoDee Messina• Lonestar• Dixie Chicks• Montgomery Gentry• SheDaisy• Miranda Lambert



and made it big are:• Rascal Flatts• LeAnn Rimes• Gretchen Wilson• Big & Rich• Buddy Jewell• Julie Roberts


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


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.


Hart Plaza

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River Stage






Get Autographs!






Stephen Cochran






Jessica Harp






Jack Ingram






Luke Bryan






Bomshel






Eli Young Band






Trent Tomlinson






Lee Ann Womack






Darryl Worley






Jessica Andrews






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)


Saturday, May 15, 2010 Randy Montana Jerrod Nieman James Otto The Avery Set Steve Azar Colt Ford Steel Magnolia Uncle Kracker


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)


Sunday, May 16, 2010 Telluride* Billy Craig Stephen Cochran* Blaine Larsen Julianne Hough* David Nail Darryl Worley Zac Brown Band


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


What to expect

The average high is 72° for May 14th Mostly sunny Bring sunglasses Wear sunscreen Prepare to drink lots of water Camera


Hart Plaza Map




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