AmericaJR.com Presents the 24th Annual Downtown Hoedown

The World's Largest Country Music Festival features established artists, newcomers and local bands.

Detroit, MI (PRWEB) March 31, 2006 -- AmericaJR.com is proud to present the 24th Annual Downtown Hoedown at Hart Plaza. Detroit's Downtown Hoedown is known as the World's Largest Free Country Concert. The event is held each year at Hart Plaza along Detroit's Beautiful Riverfront bordering Windsor, Ontario. It is a three-day event featuring music, dancing and fun for all ages.

AmericaJR.com will be Broadcasting live from the Downtown Hoedown. We are featuring "The Best Coverage. Period." on our website. Meeting the Stars, Going Backstage, In Concert, In the Broadcast Center, It's AmericaJR.com live at the Downtown Hoedown. This year, we have expanded our coverage to include Hoedown News. Read stories about the artists that will be taking the stage.

[ 2006 Hoedown:: Schedule of Stars ]
AmericaJR.com is proud to present...

Friday, May 19, 2006 --
2:00 p.m. The Wrenfields (Local)
2:45 p.m. Redhill (Local)
3:45 p.m. Rodney Atkins
4:45 p.m. Trent Tomlinson
5:45 p.m. Miranda Lambert
7:30 p.m. Terri Clark
9:15 p.m. Josh Gracin

Saturday, May 20, 2006 --
11:30 a.m. Derringer (Local)
12:15 p.m. Rockie Lynne
1:15 p.m. Shurman
2:00 p.m. The Forbes Brothers (Local)
3:00 p.m. Danielle Peck
4:30 p.m. Eric Church
6:00 p.m. The Kentucky Headhunters
7:30 p.m. Tracy Byrd
9:00 p.m. Clay Walker

Sunday, May 21, 2006 --
11:30 a.m. Jill Jack (Local)
12:15 p.m. Jamey Johnson
1:00 p.m. Rhett Akins
2:00 p.m. Keith Anderson
3:00 p.m. The Roadhammers
4:15 p.m. Jack Ingram
5:45 p.m. Josh Turner
7:30 p.m. Sammy Kershaw

This schedule is subject to change. If it rains, the entertainment will resume once it stops.

http://americajr.com/entertainment/hoedown/2006/schedule06.html

[ 2006 Hoedown:: Artist Profiles ]

AmericaJR.com has brought back the Artist Profiles by popular demand. Last year, we tried it out and it became a huge hit! This year, we've expanded our artist profiles to include an image of the artist's latest album and a link of where you can purchase it online.

Ever wonder when and where your favorite country stars were born? What is their latest album? What are some of their hit songs? What is their offical artist website? What time will they perform on the Hoedown stage? Find all those answers and more when you visit our Hoedown Artist Profiles page.

http://americajr.com/entertainment/hoedown/2006/artists06.html

[ 2006 Hoedown: Hoedown News ]

AmericaJR.com is bringing you the latest news about your favorite country stars first. We're going to put the spotlight on artists that will be performing at the 24th Annual Downtown Hoedown. This section will include an interview with the artist and more.

Right now, you can read about Mr. Jamey Johnson. He's the songwriter behind Trace Adkin's huge hit "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk." Read about how he made the transition from songwriter to artist in this issue of Hoedown News.

http://americajr.com/entertainment/hoedown/2006/news06.html

[ 2006 Hoedown: Powerpoint Presentation ]

Have you ever wondered what the Hoedown looks like? We've created a special Powerpoint Presentation just for you! There are 24 slides that give you everything you need to know. Learn about the history of the event plus what you can expect. See color digital pictures from last year's event and more.

http://americajr.com/entertainment/hoedown/2006/downtownhoedown.ppt

AmericaJR.com has complied a list of the best places to stay while you are in town for the Hoedown. Check out our Downtown Detroit Hotel Guide at http://americajr.com/entertainment/hotelguide.html.

We've also got free driving directions. AmericaJR.com has teamed up with MapQuest.com to get you free turn-by-turn directions from your front door to Hart Plaza for three days of fun, music and dancing. Just enter in your home address and click submit. http://americajr.com/entertainment/hoedown/budhoedown.html.

AmericaJR.com's coverage of the 24th Annual Downtown Hoedown is being sponsored by "CAREERBUILDER.com."

Index of coverage:
http://americajr.com/entertainment/hoedown/budhoedown.html.

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