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It’s More Than A Hoedown

Published on May 23, 2010 By Stacy

Share The 2010 WYCD Downtown Hoedown wrapped up a week ago and I’ve purposely waited a bit to let all the sights, sounds, smells, and other experiences digest in the back of my mind before writing a reflection on it. This is not a typical recap, as other media have already done a great job of [...]

Meet Ashley Allyson – Metro Detroit native, Nashville recording artist, and rising star!

Published on May 15, 2010 By Stacy

Share The 2010 WYCD Downtown Hoedown is officially underway, with Day One under our belt buckles! Did you know that Detroit has a bona fide rising country star right underneath our noses? Meet 17 year-old Ashley Allyson from Commerce Township, who kicked off the Hoedown as the very first performer. She’s already been inducted into [...]

Detroit Rock City goes country for the 2010 WYCD Downtown Hoedown

Published on May 13, 2010 By Stacy

Share When most people think of Detroit music, they usually think Motown, “Detroit Rock City,” Kid Rock or Eminem. “Country” is hardly the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, for twenty-eight years (and counting), Detroit has been home of the largest free country music festival in the world — the Downtown Hoedown. Every spring, [...]