Motown? Yes. Detroit Rock City? Of course. But how did the heart of the Rustbelt become a hotbed for country music?

99.5 WYCD Hoedown, 2021, at Pine Knob
99.5 WYCD Hoedown, 2021, at Pine Knob Photo credit Joe Maroon Photography

(WWJ) Detroit is a legendary music city. And it has been that way for decades. Metro Detroit is ready to celebrate the 41st 99.5 WYCD Hoedown at Pine Knob this weekend.

On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark searches for the reason behind country music's popularity in Southeast Michigan.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Joe Maroon Photography