If you love country music, CMT (Country Music Television) is likely one of your go-to channels. This popular network offers country videos, reality programs, and reruns of hit shows all day long. Read on for a detailed guide on exactly how to access CMT through your DirecTV subscription.
We‘ll cover the channel number, a brief history of CMT, the programming you can find, and details on sister stations MTV and Comedy Central. Consider this your one-stop shop for everything CMT-related on DirecTV!
Quick View: CMT Channel Number on DirecTV
Here‘s the quick scoop on where to find CMT in your DirecTV channel lineup:
| Channel | Number |
|---|---|
| CMT | 327 |
| MTV | 331 |
| Comedy Central | 249 |
Now let‘s get into the details on CMT‘s history, ownership, viewership, and programming over the years.
History of CMT
CMT first launched back on March 5, 1983 in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The founder, Glenn D. Daniels, played Faron Young’s 1971 song “It’s Four in the Morning” to kick things off.
Within its first decade on air, CMT became a major player as one of the fastest growing cable networks. By 1994, it was available in over 70 million homes and aired country music videos nearly 24/7.
| Launch Year | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Original Owner | Glenn D. Daniels |
| Current Owner | MTV Entertainment Group |
| 2021 Weekly Viewership | 180,000+ |
The channel went through a few ownership changes over the next couple decades – first selling to CBS in 1997 before landing under the ViacomCBS umbrella by 2000. As of 2021, ViacomCBS merged its MTV and entertainment assets into MTV Entertainment Group, making it the current parent company of CMT.
Despite cutting down on its music video airtime over the years, CMT still pulls in over 180,000 viewers per week thanks to its mix of original series, hit drama reruns, and reality TV.
CMT Programming Details
CMT‘s programming covers everything from Dallas Cowboys cheerleader competitions to Yellowstone reruns these days. Here‘s a closer breakdown of what you can catch on a typical day:
Original Series
Though music videos used to dominate airtime, CMT invested more in unscripted and scripted originals over the last decade. Some of the more popular titles that aired include Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team, Nashville (starting Season 5), Still The King, and Sun Records. While not all these shows are still running new episodes, you‘ll likely find reruns playing.
Syndicated Reruns
In addition to originals, CMT acquired rerun rights to many hit network dramas and comedies over the years. Flip through the channel and you may catch episodes of The Golden Girls, The King of Queens, Reba, Yellowstone, or Roseanne. The syndicated reruns typically air between 8am-1am EST each day.
Music Videos
Despite shifting its overall focus towards unscripted programming, CMT does still air the latest and greatest country music videos from 3am-8am EST Monday through Fridays. So early risers can get their fix of trending country hits and artists.
CMT‘s Sister Channels: MTV and Comedy Central
In addition to CMT, ViacomCBS‘ MTV Entertainment Group runs popular sister channels MTV and Comedy Central. Here‘s a quick look at what you can find on these networks through your DirecTV subscription as well:
MTV – Launched in 1981 to play music videos 24/7, MTV expanded into reality TV, documentaries, and scripted comedy over the years. Today you‘ll find reality hits like The Challenge, Catfish, and Ridiculousness mixed with music programming and specials.
Comedy Central – This network offers a mix of original comedies like South Park along with syndicated sitcoms such as The Office and Futurama. You can enjoy both scripted and unscripted comedy content on Comedy Central around the clock.
Access CMT Effortlessly Through DirecTV
As you can see, CMT offers a very unique mix of country music videos, reality TV, drams reruns and more. Even as the programming shifted over the decades, it remains a popular destination for 180,000+ weekly viewers.
With CMT on channel 327, plus Comedy Central and MTV on 249 and 331 respectively, DirecTV makes it easy and convenient to access these ViacomCBS networks. Simply flip to the right channel number and enjoy CMT‘s blend of country entertainment anytime!
I hope this detailed overview gives you what you need to tap into CMT and its sister stations through your DirecTV subscription. Let me know if any other questions come up!
