CH 101 in HD

[Henry]

The EPG now shows Ch 101 in HD, but I can't access it. It's running something but I get a banner that says I can't purchese this program. Anyone know what the scoop is?

Ch 101 in SD is running its usual programming.

[dennispap]

This is on the Dish website

DISH Network proudly presents an EXCLUSIVE HD concert series. New concerts premiere each month only on DISH Network.
Starting in June watch Darius Rucker perform in front of a live studio audience with an exclusive backstage interview afterwards. Don't miss it.
Starting June 2nd watch each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday only on DISH Network Channel 101 at 10 PM ET/ 7 PM PT.
Or after June 2nd, catch it anytime you want on DISH on Demand (must have a DVR receiver, not available on 508/510)
Press the DVR button on your DISH Network remote control
Select "TV Entertainment" from the DISH on Demand menu
Select the CMT Invitation Only Concert
Coming in July its Brad Paisley and in August its Reba McEntire!

http://www.dishnetwork.com/entertain/itv/support/

[phrelin]

This is on the Dish website

DISH Network proudly presents an EXCLUSIVE HD concert series. New concerts premiere each month only on DISH Network.
Starting in June watch Darius Rucker perform in front of a live studio audience with an exclusive backstage interview afterwards. Don't miss it.
Starting June 2nd watch each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday only on DISH Network Channel 101 at 10 PM ET/ 7 PM PT.
Or after June 2nd, catch it anytime you want on DISH on Demand (must have a DVR receiver, not available on 508/510)
Press the DVR button on your DISH Network remote control
Select "TV Entertainment" from the DISH on Demand menu
Select the CMT Invitation Only Concert
Coming in July its Brad Paisley and in August its Reba McEntire!

http://www.dishnetwork.com/entertain/itv/support/It sounds great, but I followed your link and I can't find that announcement anywhere. And a search on "concert series" and "Channel 101" brought up nothing related to that announcement. What am I doing wrong?:(

[dennispap]

It sounds great, but I followed your link and I can't find that announcement anywhere. And a search on "concert series" and "Channel 101" brought up nothing related to that announcement. What am I doing wrong?:(

Not sure why Dish took the info off of their site, (Must be Darrell and his brothers again)
but here is more about it

http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=ind_focus.story&STORY=/www/story/05-11-2009/0005023602&EDATE=


http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/231895-Dish_CMT_Strike_Programming_Deal.php

[GrumpyBear]

Link seems to work now.
http://www.dishnetwork.com/entertain/itv/support/

[Henry]

Thanks, guys.

[phrelin]

Here's the whole new release from the PR Newswire link above which I seemed to have not gotten despite thinking I've subscribed to every Dish news release:
DISH Network(R) and CMT Partner to Super Serve the Country Music Fan With High Profile Music Programming

DISH Network to Present New Franchise 'CMT Front Row Only on DISH Network' featuring Country Superstars Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker and Sugarland

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. and NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For the first time, DISH Network(R) and CMT have partnered to bring country music's biggest stars to DISH Network subscribers, as announced today by Ira Bahr, Chief Marketing Officer for DISH Network and Mary Beth Cunin, senior vice president of Programming Strategy for CMT. Under the deal, six episodes of the popular CMT series "Invitation Only" will have exclusive premiere windows on DISH Network's new CMT-branded franchise, "CMT Front Row Only on DISH Network."

The one-hour, monthly series will kick off on DISH Network on Tuesday, June 2 with Darius Rucker. Upcoming episodes will feature Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley and Sugarland, with more to be announced. The DISH Network and CMT partnership also includes content from the critically-acclaimed series "CMT Crossroads," and the upcoming "2009 CMT Music Awards" airing live Tuesday, June 16.

"Providing world premiere HD content like CMT's exclusive country music concert series is just one of the reasons DISH Network is the pay-TV leader in high quality programming and value," said Ira Bahr, Chief Marketing Office for DISH Network.

"CMT is known for providing the best in country music programming, and this new installment of 'Invitation Only' allows us to continue to super serve our audience with the biggest stars in country today," said Cunin.

"Invitation Only" will be broadcast in HD on DISH Network Ch. 101, and be available through DISH On Demand prior to airings on CMT. New episodes of "Invitation Only" will premiere the first Tuesday of each month on DISH, beginning in June.

A departure from the typical concert special, "Invitation Only" features country music's biggest stars performing before a small studio audience in Nashville, taking questions from fans and delivering revealing and candid answers. Previous episodes on CMT have featured Keith Urban and Alan Jackson.

Additional information about "Front Row Only on DISH Network" features, events including "CMT's Crossroads," sweepstakes and more will be available soon.

[dennispap]

Just saw a Dish inserted commercial for the 1st concert. Darius Rucker was talking about CMT Front Row Only on DISH Network. Starts in June, etc,etc.

[Henry]

I'm not into C&W, but I'm sure many others are. Hope they enjoy it.

[phrelin]

Hopefully this offering will be broadened over time, since this involves CMT which is part of the MTV group. On the other hand, maybe Charlie just likes country....

[CoolGui]

Hopefully this offering will be broadened over time, since this involves CMT which is part of the MTV group. On the other hand, maybe Charlie just likes country....

He always seemed a little country to me...

[Stewart Vernon]

This channel still doesn't work for me. Still says something about being a pay-per-view or something. I forget exactly what the popup says.

[dennispap]

This channel still doesn't work for me. Still says something about being a pay-per-view or something. I forget exactly what the popup says.

The channel will not go active until the premiere June 2,2009
For now you get " this is a special channel not available for purchase'
or something like that.

[Paul Secic]

I'm not into C&W, but I'm sure many others are. Hope they enjoy it.

I'm not into C&W either. Maybe they'll rotate musical interludes. They have a few themed music channels out there.

[Henry]

I'm not into C&W either. Maybe they'll rotate musical interludes. They have a few themed music channels out there.

I hope so, too, Paul. I'll keep my expectations is check though.

Besides, I was only curious ... always wondered what a Charlie Chat would look like in HD. I guess one thing had nothing to do with the other.;)

[rasheed]

Crossroads (see it on Palladia now if you want to..) will be very much a crossover series with country combined with a pop or something similar star. This will go to a much broader audience.

Rasheed

[sledhead 700]

101 is showing "Coming soon: Darius Rucker" in the guide...if you go to Tue 6-2 in the guideyou see the program and can select it to record.

Dave

[Stewart Vernon]

It would be nice if they would turn this channel on all the time and show some other random HD stuff. This could be used as the new HD demo channel if they wanted.

[phrelin]

Rucker's new album is very country for some people. I like it. And I'm sure the series overall will be popular in Dish, Texas.

I hope this represents Dish Network's first of many foray's into offering programming in an attempt to compete with DirecTV's Channel 101.

[dennispap]

Rucker's new album is very country for some people. I like it. And I'm sure the series overall will be popular in Dish, Texas.

I hope this represents Dish Network's first of many foray's into offering programming in an attempt to compete with DirecTV's Channel 101.

Same here. I remember when i had directv in early-mid 2000's. There was a new concert every month on the 101, plus they would show other concerts and programming, 24hrs a day. Dish will have to step up from the same 1 concert 3 days a week!

[phrelin]

It was a decent show. Very CMT in format except for the Dish customers in the audience.:sure: