BlueHighways TV signs carriage agreement with Georgia phone company
Category: Bluegrass News
By Travis Tackett
August 10, 2009
Hendersonville, Tenn., — BlueHighways TV (BHTV), the multi-platform network that explores the people, stories, traditions and music of America, announced today that it has signed a distribution agreement with Pembroke Telephone Company in Pembroke, Georgia. The network is scheduled to launch later this month.
“The Bryan County, Georgia market is a perfect fit for BlueHighways TV. Our original Americana programming will really resonate with their customers,” said Stan Hitchcock, Chairman and CEO of BHTV.
“We added BlueHighways TV to our programming line-up because we saw the value of offering a network that focuses on many of the cultural values of our community,” said Paul Boyette, Business Development Manager for Pembroke Telephone.
BHTV’s original programming features roots music, including bluegrass, blues, folk, western, gospel and traditional country, outdoor adventure and agriculture, lifestyle, cooking, equestrian and a variety of other subjects valued by a wide and growing audience.
Signature programs on BlueHighways TV include:
- American Journeys – America’s cultural and scenic treasures, festivals and concerts.
- Reno’s Old Time Music Festival – Bluegrass performances at their finest.
- Heart to Heart – Singers/songwriters talk about and play the music that has shaped their lives.
- Due West – Exploring the spirit of the people and beauty of the land that make up America’s West.
- Woodsongs – The best in Folk and Bluegrass music from the video version of the radio show.
- Storyteller’s Theater – Performances by the nation’s best storytellers in theater settings.
- Cruisin’ – History and cultural discoveries along the premiere American highway, Route 66.
- Old Country Church – Gospel music performed in historic country churches.
About BlueHighways TV
BlueHighways TV is a satellite, cable and broadband delivered television network that grew out of the great interest that audiences have in exploring the folklore, music, traditions, destinations, festivals and artistry of America. Conceived and created by Network Creative Group, LLC, BlueHighways TV captures that welcoming, down-home spirit that Americans are known for – and are increasingly seeking on television — delivered with an interesting, honest and exploratory voice. BlueHighways also takes its musical offerings on the road to highlight the talent and traditions of the awakening entertainment centers in the United States such as Branson, Missouri and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The network has developed a number of innovative ways to work with satellite distributors and cable operators to reach and serve their local audiences, and BlueHighways TV is currently in active negotiations for carriage. For more information, visit BlueHighways TV’s website at www.bluehighwaystv.com.
About Pembroke Telephone Company
Pembroke Telephone Company is a dynamic communications provider serving North Bryan County, Georgia. Located 25 miles west of Savannah, Georgia, Pembroke Telephone offers its subscribers local and long distance telephone, IPTV services and Internet access at speeds currently up to 20 Mbps. During the next three years, Pembroke Telephone will complete an overbuild of its entire service area with a Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network, making it one of the few communications providers in the state with a full-fiber network. Founded in 1905, Pembroke Telephone has been owned by the Beardslee family continuously since 1946. For more information please visit www.pemtelco.com.

