Real Country

Infobox Network
network_name = Real Country
country = United States
network_type = Radio network
available = National; also distributed in Canada, Europe, Armed Forces Radio
owner = ABC Radio Networks
(through Citadel Broadcasting)
key_people = Carl Anderson, Richard Lee, Kris Wilson
slogan = It's All About The Music!
launch_date =
founder = Buck Owens

past_names =
website = [http://www.realcountryonline.com www.realcountryonline.com]

Real Country is a 24-hour radio format produced by ABC Radio. Real Country, originally one of the Satellite Music Network stations, is marketed at the 18 to 54 demographic in rural areas of the United States. Their programming consists of a fairly broad playlist of "Today's Stars and the Legends." Classic country is the station's primary core, with frequent airplay of artists such as George Jones and Johnny Cash, while the station also plays newer hits, particularly by established artists such as George Strait. Real Country's playlist also tends to skew toward more male artists than many contemporary country music stations. [http://www.realcountryonline.com/weeklychart.asp]

More contemporary artists can be heard on ABC's other country format, Today's Best Country.

Monday through Friday Schedule

Note that affiliates are free to replace the network feed with local programming if they desire. All times are Eastern.
*12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. - To be announced
*6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - John Calhoun
*11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Kris Wilson
*4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Richard Lee
*7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. - Steve Lewis

Weekend Schedule

*1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. - Sage
*6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - Toni Cruise
*11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Kevin Blanford
*4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Skip Edwards
*8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. - Steve Lewis with "Real Country Saturday Night" and John Paul Beard with "Broadway and Church Street" Sundays

Up to six minutes are given to affiliates at the top of every hour for news or commercials. In addition, at least one block of one to three minutes is provided for local commercials every ten minutes. After each commercial block and 13 seconds before the top of the hour, time is provided for affiliate station identification.

Affiliates

:"This is a partial list.
*Marana, Arizona - KSAZ (new affiliate)
*Statesville, North Carolina - WAME