Salute the Troops with a Memorial Day Music Marathon on RFD-TV

RFD-TV’s Memorial Day Music Marathon is designed to celebrate America’s musical traditions while honoring the spirit of the holiday with performances rooted in country, gospel, and bluegrass.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RFD NETWORK) — RFD-TV is honoring Memorial Day with a full day of music and entertainment during its “Memorial Day Music Marathon,” featuring country, bluegrass, gospel, and Americana performances from some of the biggest names in the industry.

The special programming lineup begins at 9 a.m. ET and includes new episodes, patriotic performances, and fan-favorite artists throughout the day.

Leading off the marathon is “Opry Live,” featuring performances from Grand Ole Opry members and rising stars. The morning broadcast includes appearances by Lainey Wilson, Mitchell Tenpenny, Stephen Wilson Jr., and Lukas Nelson. A second episode airing later in the morning features Jelly Roll, Lanie Gardner, and Marcus King.

A new evening edition of “Opry Live” airs at 6 p.m. ET with performances from Chris Young, Gary Sinise & Lt. Dan Band, and Sara Evans.

At 11 a.m. ET, “Gaither Gospel Hour” presents “God Bless the USA,” hosted by Bill Gaither. The patriotic special highlights songs celebrating faith, hard work, and community.

“The Malpass Brothers Show” airs at noon ET with a special “Best of Season 3” episode featuring standout moments alongside guests including Dion Pride, Tayla Lynn, David Frizzell, Jenny Fleenor, and Junior Brown.

“The Dailey & Vincent Show” follows at 1 p.m. ET with special guests T. Graham Brown and Ryan Larkins appearing in separate episodes.

Bluegrass fans can tune in to “The Bluegrass Trail” at 2 p.m. ET as host Alan Sibley and the Magnolia Ramblers welcome Carolina Blue and Phillip Steinmetz & His Sunny Tennesseans.

“The Penny Gilley Show” airs at 3 p.m. ET with a Memorial Day special featuring performances by Penny Gilley alongside regular guests Bobby Mackey, Dani Daye, and Wyatt Aleman.

“Presleys’ Country Jubilee” follows with episodes airing at 3:30 p.m. ET and again at 10:30 p.m. ET, combining music and comedy from the long-running Branson favorite.

The marathon continues into the evening with “Circle Sessions” at 7 p.m. ET featuring Lauren Alaina, followed by a late-night performance from Brothers Osborne at 11 p.m. ET.


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Opry Live

9 AM ET | 8 AM CT | 7 AM MT | 6 AM PT

NEW: Performances from Opry members Lainey Wilson, Mitchell Tenpenny, Stephen Wilson Jr, and Lukas Nelson.


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Opry Live

10 AM ET | 9 AM CT | 8 AM MT | 7 AM PT

NEW: Performances from Opry members Jelly Roll, Lanie Gardner, and Marcus King.

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Gaither Gospel Hour

11 AM ET | 10 AM CT | 9 AM MT | 8 AM PT

Hosted by Bill Gaither, God Bless the USA features an all-star lineup of beloved artists singing songs that honor our nation’s very foundation - faith, hard work, and community.


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The Malpass Brothers Show

The Malpass Brothers Show

The Malpass Brothers Show

12 PM ET | 11 AM CT | 10 AM MT | 9 AM PT

NEW: A greatest-hits collection of standout moments from the past 14 shows featuring the Malpass Brothers alongside special guests Dion Pride, Tayla Lynn, David Frizzell, Jenny Fleenor, and Junior Brown.


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Daily and Vincent

The Daily & Vincent Show

1 PM ET | 12 PM CT | 11 AM MT | 10 AM PT

Special guest T. Graham Brown. Dailey & Vincent perform their hits and others.

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Daily and Vincent

The Daily & Vincent Show

1:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM CT | 11:30 AM MT | 10:30 AM PT

Special guest Ryan Larkins. Dailey & Vincent perform their hits and others.

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The Bluegrass Trail

2 PM ET | 1 PM CT | 12 PM MT | 11 AM PT

Alan Sibley and the Magnolia Ramblers welcome Carolina Blue.

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The Bluegrass Trail

2:30 PM ET | 1:30 PM CT | 12:30 PM MT | 11:30 AM PT

Alan Sibley and the Magnolia Ramblers welcome Phillip Steinmetz & His Sunny Tennesseans.


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The Penny Gilley Show

3 PM ET | 2 PM CT | 1 PM MT | 12 PM PT

NEW: Penny Gilley performs classic country hits from Ft Worth, Texas, along with regulars Bobby Mackey, Dani Daye, and Wyatt Aleman on this special Memorial Day episode.


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Presleys’ Country Jubilee

3:30 PM ET | 2:30 PM CT | 1:30 PM MT | 12:30 PM PT

Jay Wickizer takes it home with “Roll On Big Mama.” The laughs are coming in fast with Cecil and Herkimer.


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Opry Live

4 PM ET | 5 PM CT | 6 PM MT | 7PM PT

REPEAT: Performances from Opry members Lainey Wilson, Mitchell Tenpenny, Stephen Wilson Jr, and Lukas Nelson.


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Opry Live

5 PM ET | 4 PM CT | 3 PM MT | 2 PM PT

REPEAT: Performances from Opry members Jelly Roll, Lanie Gardner, and Marcus King.
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Opry Live

6 PM ET | 5 PM CT | 4 PM MT | 3 PM PT

NEW: Performances from Opry members Chris Young, Gary Sinise & Lt. Dan Band, and Sara Evans.


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Circle Sessions

7 PM ET | 6 PM CT | 5 PM MT | 4 PM PT

Special guest Lauren Alaina.

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The Penny Gilley Show

10 PM ET | 9 PM CT | 8 PM MT | 7 PM PT

REPEAT: Penny Gilley performs classic country hits from Ft Worth, Texas, along with regulars Bobby Mackey, Dani Daye, and Wyatt Aleman on this special Memorial Day episode.


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Presleys’ Country Jubilee

11:30 PM ET | 10:30 PM CT | 9:30 PM MT | 8:30 PM PT

NEW: Chuck Crain shares “The Good News is the Bad News is Wrong.” Cecil and Herk share their own hilarious news.


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Circle Sessions

11 PM ET | 10 PM CT | 9 PM MT | 8 PM PT

Special guest The Brothers Osborne.

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