Get your boots and hats ready for the 4th Annual Punta Gorda Downtown Hoedown Concert for the Troops! Coming to downtown Punta Gorda on April 6, 2019. The Downtown Hoedown will feature Great Country Music, Great BBQ, and a Great Time! For the first time ever, we have 2 great headlining acts along with several regional & local favorites. For 2019, The Punta Gorda Downtown Hoedown is pleased to welcome Multi-Platinum Selling Country Artist- “Joe Diffie” Joe Diffie has enjoyed one of the most successful careers in country music with over 20- #1 singles in his career. He has had12-#1 hits, two albums have been certified Multi-Platinum, and he has won a wide range of awards from many organizations. Audiences have sung along with their record-shattering string of hits, such as “Honky-Tonk Attitude,” “John Deere Green” and “Prop me up by the Jukebox” and “Pickup Man” for years. The Punta Gorda Downtown Hoedown is proud to include Joe Diffie to our 2019 lineup. Joining Joe Diffie Multi-Platinum selling group- “Confederate Railroad”. With over 20 Charted singles such as “Trashy Women”, “Queen of Memphis”, “Daddy never was the Cadillac kind”, & “Jesus & Mama” Confederate Railroad will keep the party going with their rowdy honky-tonk style. In addition to our 2 headliners, we pleased to feature Nashville recording artist Jack Michael, Jack grew up in Punta Gorda and is currently a PCG Nashville Pro pursuing a singing and songwriting career. Several of his original songs such as “American Beauty”, “Our Town” and “3 AM” have received critical acclaim in Nashville and are quickly becoming regional favorites. Jack performs extensively all across Florida and Georgia and has built a solid fan base. His high energy show gets people on their feet and partying! Also joining our musical lineup are local favorites, Kenny Cox & The Kapo Kings, and rising star Melissa Lee. There will also be food, beverages and exhibitors and vendors for your enjoyment.