Jimmy Bowen & Friends expands reach with major Nashville TV affiliates: FOX 17 (WZTV), MyTV30 (WUXP), and CW Nashville.
Bringing Real Music to More Households
Airs Saturdays at 12 AM on FOX 17, MyTV30, & CW Nashville.
(Nashville, TN. – June 11, 2025) – Acclaimed television series Jimmy Bowen & Friends continues to grow its national footprint with the exciting addition of FOX 17 (WZTV), MyTV30 (WUXP), and CW Nashville as new broadcast and streaming partners. The show airs on Saturdays at 12 AM on Fox 17, MYTV30 Nashville, and CW Nashville, adding 490,100 households to its credit.
Currently in its 10th season, the popular live music series—hosted by beloved Americana and red dirt country artist Jimmy Bowen—features weekly half-hour episodes of high-energy performances, heartfelt storytelling, and appearances from a dynamic lineup of guest artists.
“We’re thrilled to welcome our new affiliate partners FOX 17, MyTV30, and CW Nashville into the Jimmy Bowen & Friends family,” comments Bowen. “It’s amazing to see how this show continues to resonate with fans across the country. Season after season, our goal remains the same: to bring real music to real people—and now we get to do that in even more living rooms.”
Eric Dahl, Sinclair Nashville strategist adds, “We are thrilled to have the Jimmy Bowen & Friends program airing on our three television stations in Nashville, TN. Jimmy is an award-winning artist and brings the top names in country music & bluegrass on his show as musical guests. Each season of his programs keeps getting better.”
With a syndication footprint that spans over 200 million homes across the U.S., UK, and New Zealand, Jimmy Bowen & Friends airs on an impressive growing list of networks including: The Heartland Network, The Family Channel, The Country Network (TCN), YTA TV, RightNow TV, StrykTV, Country Road TV, Country TV–New Zealand, Canyon Star TV, Harmony Gospel Music TV, The Walk TV, DBTV, AIM TV-Country, DTC TV, and American Country Network (ACN).
Filmed live at The Troubadour Nashville, one of Music City’s most iconic entertainment venues, Jimmy Bowen & Friends features a dazzling array of guest artists. These award-winning musicians, songwriters, comedians, and performers bring their talent and energy to the stage, ensuring each episode is a must-watch.
The show’s wide-ranging musical format—blending country, bluegrass, gospel, rock, pop, Americana, and even comedy—continues to attract fans of all ages and musical tastes. Season 10 features standout performances by Chapel Hart, Dugger Band, Gary Mule Deer, Grace West, Jesse & Noah, Maggie Baugh, Paige King Johnson, Richard Lynch, Riders In The Sky, The Cleverlys, Tim James, and Walker Montgomery. Supporting these dynamic guest artists is Bowen’s all-star house band, made up of some of Nashville’s most respected musicians: Craig Fletcher (fiddle/acoustic guitar/banjo), Dan Drobac (electric guitar), Donnie Clark (acoustic/electric guitar, Pure Prairie League), Marlon Hargis (piano/organ/synthesizer, Exile), Sonny LeMaire (music director/bass/BGVs, Exile), Steve Cummings (drums), Steve Hinson (steel guitar), and background vocalists Becca Welker and Larry Marrs—each contributing to the show’s vibrant production. Episodes are available via local broadcast. Many offer streaming options and are available on Roku. The Heartland Network is also available via the It’s Real Good TV app.
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