RFD-TV Debuts a Fresh Fall Slate of Programming

RFD-TV announced the details of its fall 2016 schedule highlighting several new series, new seasons, and returning favorites, including a brand new series, "That NASHVILLE Music," which features rare performances not seen in almost forty years from big stars such as George Jones, Mickey Gilley, Tammy Wynette, Barbara Mandrell, the Statler Brothers, and more! Additional season premieres focus on new programming and focuses on several primary network genres, including music and entertainment, rural lifestyle, western sports, ag, and equine programming. New seasons include:

NEW SEASON: Ride Smart with Craig Cameron

Premieres Mon., October 31st at 3 p.m. ET (encore at 11 p.m. ET)

Horse trainer Craig Cameron heads to Bluff Dale, Texas for the 2016 Craig Cameron Cowboy Challenge. This seven-part series will feature four teams of cowboys competing in 10 challenges to see whose horsemanship skills can get them through ANY situation. This year the challenges are harder, the competition is fiercer, and the STAKES higher, so mark your calendars and tune in to RFD-TV on Mondays to witness the first round of thrills and spills!

NEW SEASON: America's Heartland

Premieres Wed., November 2nd at 4 p.m. ET (encore Saturday, November 5th at 1 p.m. ET)

"America's Heartland" takes you inside the world of agriculture - the number one industry in the U.S. - to meet the unforgettable people and places who provide food, fuel, fiber, and energy for people across the nation. This magazine-style, half-hour series, is produced by KVIE in Sacramento, CA.

NEW SEASON: Little Britches Rodeo

Premieres Wed., November 2nd at 5 p.m. ET

Produced in partnership with the NLBRA, the "Little Britches Rodeo" is literally an event famous for their slogan, "Where Legends Begin." And it's true, "Little Britches Rodeo" has helped to produce some of the top professional cowboys and cowgirls including Ty Murray, Butch and Rope Myers, Kyle Hughes, K.C. Jones, Kristie Peterson, Marlene McRae, Shali Lord, Cimarron Gerke, Todd Suhn, and more.

SPECIAL: The American Entertainment Awards

Premieres Thurs., November 3rd at 10 p.m. ET (encore Thurs., November 10th at 10 p.m. ET)

Hosted by Tony Orlando, "The American Entertainment Awards" features the Osmond Brothers and the Lennon Sisters, alongside special guests stars Daniel O'Donnell, The Gatlin Brothers, Pasha and Ilona, and Rick Thomas.

NEW SEASON: Small Town, Big Deal

Premieres Thurs., November 3rd at 9:30 p.m. ET (encore Fri., November 4th 1:30 a.m. ET)

Follow hosts Rodney Miller and Jann Carl across the country as they scour rural America for the best stories of faith, hope, patriotism, and good common sense that our small towns and farming communities have to offer.

NEW SEASON: Machinery Pete

Premieres Sat., November 5th at 1:30 p.m. ET (encore Tues., November 8th at 5 p.m. ET)

Greg Peterson, widely known as "Machinery Pete," has been researching and tracking machinery auction prices since 1989. With more than 25 years of experience in the machinery business, "Machinery Pete" takes you inside the industry, with farmers and dealers, providing a comprehensive look at used farm equipment.

SEASON PREMIERE: That NASHVILLE Music

Premieres Sat., November 5th at 8:30 p.m. ET

RFD-TV is bringing back "That NASHVILLE Music" which features classic country performances with musical legends filmed live on the Grand Ole Opry stage in the heart of Nashville, TN. Hosted by country music star Dave Dudley, the series offers rare performances not seen in decades from big stars such as George Jones, Mickey Gilley, Tammy Wynette, Barbara Mandrell, the Statler Brothers, and more! The series premieres on the national cable network on November 5th at 8:30 p.m. ET during its weekly music and entertainment lineup, "Saturday Night Music Row."

NEW SEASON: Ken McNabb: Discovering the Horseman Within

Premieres Mon., November 7th at 5 p.m. ET (encore Sat., November 12th at 9 a.m. ET)

This modern day Roy Rogers grew up in a traditional ranching family in the mountains of Wyoming and knew from a young age that he wanted to help others gain knowledge and confidence to achieve a new level of horsemanship. Whether you're an experienced horseman or just beginning training, Ken McNabb delivers quality instruction and superior training to help create a safe and respectful environment and develop a true partnership with your horse. "Discovering the Horseman Within" is a series where McNabb teaches the basics in groundwork, collection, shoulder control, sidepass, and many other techniques for horses of all ages and disciplines.

SPECIAL: Country's Family Reunion Tribute to Merle Haggard

Premieres Thurs., November 11th at 8 p.m. ET (encore Fri., November 12th at a.m. ET)

For most country music artists today, Merle Haggard DEFINES country. They listen to his music, mimic his writing and singing style, and hope that one of their songs MIGHT one day be compared to "The Hag." This four-part special celebrates the musician, who passed away in 2016, shortly before he was able to film his "Country's Family Reunion" episode. The tribute hosted by "Whisperin'" Bill Anderson and features performances from all three of his sons, as well as many of his friends and fellow artists including Vince Gill, Daryle Singletary, Ronnie Reno, David Frizzell, Gene Watson, John Conlee, Bobby Bare, Ray Benson, Mac Wiseman, Mark Wills, Jim Lauderdale, The Isaacs, Tony Booth, and many more. Together, they remember Merle Haggard as he really was - a father, a friend, a great songwriter and, of course, one of the biggest legends in Country Music history.

NEW SEASON: Mecum Auctions

Premieres Sat., November 26th at 11:30 a.m. ET (encore Tues., November 29th at 5:30 p.m. ET)

Hosted by Max Armstrong and Max Wilson, Mecum takes viewers inside the variety of makes and models of tractors that cross the auction block. Each week, Mecum delivers the auction action to tractor fans everywhere offering an unparalleled array of vintage and collectible tractors ranging from entry-level collector tractors that sell for a couple thousand dollars to high-end ultra-rare machines like the 1938 Minneapolis Moline UDLX that sold for $200,000 in 2016.

In addition, the new programming lineup compliments recent season premieres, such as "FarmHer," "Country's Family Reunion," "Cowboy Country TV," "Successful Farming" (aka Machinery Show), "Ride Smart with Craig Cameron," "On the Road with Noble Outfitters," "Hee Haw," and "Texas Country Reporter."

For more information about RFD-TV and its programming lineup, please visit rfdtv.com.