Alan Doyle has been announced as this year’s Magna Hoedown Showdown headliner.

He is no stranger to the Hoedown stage and is back by popular demand after performing three years ago, said Hoedown organizers. Ticket holders can kick off the weekend’s festivities on Sept. 13 by watching the Magna Hoedown Showdown finalists perform and a variety show of country classics. There will also be food trucks, a Craft Beer Festival and a party featuring Doyle.

The first 500 attendees in the tent will receive complimentary craft beer tasting tickets.

Doyle is a celebrated Canadian folk-rock musician, who says he is “the luckiest guy I’ve ever even heard of. This was all I ever wanted, a life in the music business, singing concerts.” Initially made famous with the band Great Big Sea, Doyle has gone on to have a successful career as a solo artist.

In 2017, Doyle was named a Member of the Order of Canada, “for his contributions to the musical traditions of his home province and for his commitment to numerous local charitable initiatives.”

Doyle’s spirit of giving and generosity, along with his incredible musical talents, are a perfect match with what the Magna Hoedown is all about.

The Magna Hoedown is the largest annual fundraiser in York Region, having raised over $13 million in its three-decade history. This year, 20 York Region charities, nonprofits and community groups have been selected as recipients of the Hoedown proceeds. Collectively, these organizations support over 116,000 York Region residents.

For more information about the Hoedown or organizations or to purchase tickets, visit Hoedown.ca.