Thanksgiving 2025 – Special Programming

Enjoy special programming as you gather to feast and give thanks with your family, featuring a re-cap of the 98th National FFA Convention, special airings of favorite music programs, and a “Lonesome Dove” marathon.

Happy Thanksgiving – countryside table spread with fall harvest produce

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Enjoy the following special programming as you gather to feast with your family!

THANKSGIVING DAY:

Empower: 98th Annual FFA Convention

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

Empower FFA 2025 spotlights the people, projects, and milestones that made the 98th National FFA Convention unforgettable, featuring award winners, student leaders, and the next national officer team.

On the Record

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

Sunny Sweeney opens up about her new album “Rhinestone Requiem,” and how she gained early success in her career, with new manifestations along the way.

On the Record

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

Kaitlin Butts is a one-of-a-kind country music artist who is embracing her theatrical side. She discusses her new album, “Roadrunner!” which highlights a plethora of complex matters.

On the Record

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

We sit down with country music artist and Nashville-native Mitchell Tenpenny. He takes us on a journey through his successful career, songwriting, and what is coming up next on the horizon for his career.

Presleys’ Country Jubilee

12:30 PM ET | 11:30 AM CT | 10:30 AM MT | 9:30 AM PT

Tiffanny Sassanella will “Keep Walking On” in an amazing version of Faith Hill’s song. Herkimer walks into some funny trouble.

Presleys’ Country Jubilee

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

Beka Knudsen sings “Strange” by Patsy Cline. Heartfelt gospel and Ozarks comedy fill the stage.

Presleys’ Country Jubilee

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

The George Straight hit “Fool Hearted Memory” performed by Tim Gregg. Cecil is nobody’s fool and laughs are everywhere.

Gaither Gospel Hour

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

Count Your Blessings – The Homecoming family is counting their blessings in this soul-stirring 90-minute musical feast, hosted by Bill and Gloria Gaither. Looking back at God’s incredible faithfulness with music, stories and some priceless new memories, these artists discover that a spirit of gratitude is good for the soul?and it makes the world so much better, even when times are tough!

Gaither Gospel Hour

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

The Homecoming family, comprised of gospel music’s most legendary and beloved voices, gathered at a cozy log-cabin in the hills of Tennessee for one reason, and one reason only ... to express their gratitude! Hosted by Bill and Gloria Gaither, this heart-warming musical celebration is packed with more than 90 minutes of music, stories, and countless reminders of God’s incredible goodness. The group discovered that when gratitude takes its rightful place in our lives ... amazing things happen in our hearts.

Lonesome Dove Marathon

Beginning At: 4 PM ET | 3 PM CT | 2 PM MT | 1 PM PT

SEE DETAILED SCHEDULE HERE.
The legendary journey returns to television: Lonesome Dove, the Emmy Award-winning epic that redefined the western. Follow Gus and Call across untamed country, where loyalty, love, and loss ride side-by-side.


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 (“BLACK FRIDAY”):

TruCountry

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

Season 11 premiere! Guests Jake Hooker, Doug Allen Nash, Heather Myles & Rocky King keep it country from the Circle T arena in Hamilton, Texas.

TruCountry

9:30 AM ET | 8:30 AM CT | 7:30 AM MT | 6:30 AM PT

TruCountry welcomes Jeff Wolsey, Rocky King and songstress Leslie Sloan.

TruCountry

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

Kings of the Texas dancehalls take the stage with Tommy Hooker, Doug Allen Nash, and Rocky King.

The Dailey & Vincent Show

10:30 AM ET | 9:30 AM CT | 8:30 AM MT | 7:30 AM PT

Special guest Dan Tyminski. Dailey & Vincent perform their hits and others’.

The Dailey & Vincent Show

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

Special guest The Del McCoury Band. Dailey & Vincent perform their hits and others’.

The Dailey & Vincent Show

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

Special guest Annie Bosko. Dailey & Vincent perform their hits and others’.

The Dailey & Vincent Show

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

Special guest Steven Curtis Chapman. Dailey & Vincent perform their hits and others’.

The Dailey & Vincent Show

12:30 PM ET | 11:30 AM CT | 10:30 AM MT | 9:30 AM PT

Special guest Rhonda Vincent. Dailey & Vincent perform their hits and others’.

Veterans Day Country Concert

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

Featuring legendary music artists Larry Stewart, Marty Raybon, The Bellamy Brothers, The Oakridge Boys, T. Graham Brown, The Gatlin Brothers, and more.

Lonesome Dove Marathon

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

SEE DETAILED SCHEDULE HERE.

The legendary journey returns to television: Lonesome Dove, the Emmy Award-winning epic that redefined the western. Follow Gus and Call across untamed country, where loyalty, love, and loss ride side-by-side.