RFD-TV is giving fans more music programming in 2017. “The Jimmy Dean Show” (which originally aired in the 1960s) has been lovingly restored and is ready to entertain fans with classic country and comedy. Did you love 90’s country music? You won’t want to miss “Opry Encore” -- a new series that showcases some of country’s biggest stars on the Opry stage. Music pioneer Stan Hitchcock is back with never before seen episodes of “Heart to Heart Classics,” and “The Joey+Rory Show” returns with new retrospective episodes.
New seasons of several popular series also start this month including “The Final Spin,” “Steve Lantvit Horsemanship,” “Cookin’ Outdoors,” “Red Steagall West of Wall Street,” “Horse Master with Julie Goodnight,” and the ever popular “Larry’s Country Diner.”
New programming premieres include:
The Jimmy Dean Show
Premieres Sunday, Jan. 1st at 7:00 p.m. ET (encores on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10:00 p.m. ET)
Watch performances by Buck Owns, Hank Williams Jr., Roy Clark, and George Jones to name a few. Weekly appearances of Muppet, Rowlf the Dog, adds charm and laughter to this great show.
Opry Encore
Premieres Saturday, Jan. 7th at 9:00 p.m. ET (encores on Fridays at 6:00 p.m. and Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ET)
There is one institution in country music that rises above all; The Grand Ole Opry. Enjoy live music from some of country’s biggest stars in this exclusive RFD-TV show.
Heart to Heart Classics
Premieres Friday, Jan. 6th at 2:00 p.m. ET (encores on Fridays at 6:30 a.m. ET)
Music veteran Stan Hitchcock profiles country, gospel and bluegrass legends in this insightful series.
Returning new seasons include:
Red Steagall West of Wall Street
Premieres Monday, Jan. 2nd, 2017 (airs Mondays at 9:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. ET).
Singer, songwriter, poet, author and cowboy Red Steagall celebrates the Western lifestyle with new episodes.
Steve Lantvit Horsemanship
Premieres Thursday, Jan. 5th, 2017 (airs Thursdays at 3:00 and 11:00 p.m. ET).
Each week, award-winning equine clinician Steve Lantvit shows how to build your confidence in the saddle.
Larry’s Country Diner
Premieres Thursday, Jan. 12th, 2017 (airs Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 11:00 p.m. ET).
The whole gang is back with new music from Jeannie Seely, SiriusXM Satellite Radio host, Dallas Wayne, country group Exile, and Bradley Walker.
Horse Master with Julie Goodnight
Premieres Monday, Jan. 16th, 2017 (airs Mondays at 2:00 and 10:00 p.m. ET).
2017 marks the 10th year of Goodnight showcasing her equine skills to help riders and horses with unique challenges.
Cookin’ Outdoors with Johnny Nix
Premieres Monday, Jan. 22nd, 2017 (airs Mondays at 4:00 p.m. ET)
Watch as affable Johnny Nix shows you how to cook just about anything over a campfire. Get recipes, techniques and more to make your next cookout a tasty experience.
Check the online schedule to see all the airings and programming changes.
Schedule Changes:
- “Trains and Locomotives” will now start at 5:30 p.m. ET on Mondays.
- “Hee Haw” now has a second airing on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. ET.
- “Virginia Farming” will move to Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. ET.
- “National Tractor Pulling Association” is moving to prime time, now on Tuesday nights at 9:30 p.m. ET.
- “Bluegrass and Backroads” moves to Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. ET.
- “Quilt in a Day” moves to Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. ET.
- “America’s Heartland” and “California Bountiful” will now air on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET.
- “The Horse Show w/ Rick Lamb” is now back on Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. ET.
- “Farmweek” now airs on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. ET.
- “The Penny Gilley Show” moves to Fridays at 3:30 p.m. ET.
- “Nashville on the Road” now airs on Fridays at 2:30 p.m. ET.
- “The Porter Wagoner Show” moves to Fridays at 4:00 p.m. ET.
- “The Dailey & Vincent Show” moves to Fridays at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- “Cumberland Highlanders” now airs on Fridays at 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. ET.
- “Midwest Country” has moved back one hour on Sundays at 6:00 p.m. ET.