Country Music: The Spirit of America Opens at The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre

Country Music: The Spirit of America Opens at The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre

Get a Front Row Seat for this Star-Studded Event in IMAX May 13

DEARBORN, Mich., April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Everything is bigger in the country, now it's as big as it gets when country goes IMAX in Country Music: The Spirit of America opening May 13. The film brings 50 of the best names in country music together to perform their greatest hits on a screen six stories tall with 1200 watts of digital surround sound. This film takes movie-goers on a 50-minute whirlwind tour of the United States from the canyons of Utah, the mountains of Appalachia to the legendary stage at the Grand Ole Opry. Tickets for Country Music: The Spirit of America are $10 adults, $9 seniors and $8.50 children. The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre is located at 20900 Oakwood Blvd. in Dearborn. For information on tickets and showtimes, call 313-271-1570 or visit the website at http://www.thehenryford.org/ .

Actor Hal Holbrook narrates as Country Music: The Spirit of America traces the history of this music phenomenon as it parallels American history. The film uses spectacular large-format cinematography and rare historic footage to take the unique sounds from your radio and place them on the IMAX screen. Be part of this larger than life event when country music stars from Alan Jackson and Dolly Parton to Dwight Yoakam perform around the country in this one-of-a- kind concert-like experience.

Critics have called this movie, "a solid history with an emotional punch." The film was a collaboration by directors Steve Goldman and Keith Melton along with producer, director and writer Tom Neff. Randy Scruggs, son of bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs, developed the original score and music production which features performances by a varied cast of country music stars.

There are more reasons than ever to become a member of The Henry Ford. Annual membership passes start at as little as $39. Members receive unlimited admission to Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum and discounts on IMAX tickets.

The Henry Ford, located in Dearborn, Michigan was founded in 1929 by automotive pioneer Henry Ford. This history destination includes Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre, The Benson Ford Research Center and The Ford Rouge Factory Tour. The Henry Ford, America's Greatest History Attraction, is the history destination that brings the American experience to life. For more information please visit our website http://www.thehenryford.org/ .

Source: The Henry Ford

CONTACT: Jennie Holladay of The Henry Ford, +1-313-982-6124

Web site: http://www.thehenryford.org/

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