Hart Plaza • Detroit, Michigan • May 14 - 16,
2010
First
Time at the Hoedown? Watch our 2010 Downtown Hoedown Video Preview
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo and Brooke Pashley take you on a tour of Hart Plaza,
the site of the 2010 Downtown Hoedown. The Hoedown is known as the
World's Largest FREE Country Music Festival. Find out which stars
are coming to this year's Hoedown. Also, get the important details
that you need to know before attending the festival. What to wear,
what to bring and how to stay prepared for the warm temperatures.
In addition, you'll find out where important things are such as
the music stages, the food booths and much more.
WATCH:
Exclusive Interview with new country duo Steel Magnolia
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo spoke one-on-one with new country duo Steel Magnolia.
The new country duo won season two of the talent show "Can
You Duet." What's the story behind their new single "Keep
On Lovin' You"? Find out some highlights of their new EP album
that was released in February. What does it feel like to be nominated
for two CMT Music Awards? Steel Magnolia will open for Uncle Kracker
on Saturday, May 15 at 8:45 p.m. at the Downtown Hoedown in Detroit.
WATCH:
Exclusive Interview with country star Stephen Cochran
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo spoke one-on-one with country star Stephen Cochran.
He spent a lot of time in the military and got severly injured overseas.
His doctor told him that he would never walk again. Cochran was
went against all odds--not only is he walking, but he is an accomplished
country music singer. He is working on a new album for release this
October. Advance copies will be available at the CMA Music Festival
in June. Cochran will return to the Downtown Hoedown this year with
a performance on Sunday, May 16th.
WATCH:
Exclusive Interview with country star Stephen Cochran -- Part Two
WATCH:
Exclusive Interview with country star Steve Azar
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo spoke one-on-one with country star Steve Azar regarding
his upcoming performance at the Downtown Hoedown. He will play at
the festival at Detroit's Hart Plaza on Saturday, May 15 at 6:15
p.m. Why was his song "I Don't Have To Be Me 'Til Monday"
so successful? What was it like performing at the Hoedown in 1996?
What songs will he sing at the Hoedown this year? Find out inside...
WATCH:
Exclusive Interview with country star Steve Azar -- Part Two
WATCH:
Exclusive Interview with new country singer Ashley Allyson
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo spoke one-on-one with new country singer Sean Patrick
McGraw. He is joining Eric Church and Josh Thompson for their concert
at the Royal Oak Music Theatre on March 20. Find out about McGraw's
new album Long Way From Slowin' Down? What's the story
behind his song "Dollar Ain't Worth A Dime"? Find out
what it was like being a semi-finalist on TV's Nashville Star. What
is his advice to students graduating in music who are looking to
break into the industry? Find out inside!