Hendersonville, TN- BlueHighways TV (BHTV), the multi-platform network that explores the people, stories, traditions and music of America, announced today that it has launched its linear service with four independent cable and telco providers. BHTV is now available on the following systems:

• New Hope Telephone Cooperative - New Hope, Alabama
• Windomnet - Windom, Minnesota
• SRT Communications - Minot, North Dakota
• I Fiber Communications - Douglas and Grant Counties, Washington

"The growing acceptance of BlueHighways TV by independent systems across our nation demonstrates our deep appeal to the regular folk of America," said Stan Hitchcock, BlueHighways TV's Chairman and CEO. "We are thrilled that viewers in these communities are able to view our programming that celebrates the music, beauty and culture of this great land."

"BlueHighways TV's roots music programs and travel pieces are quite popular with New Hope's customers," said Rusty Bright, Network Manager for New Hope Telephone Cooperative. "BHTV has been a unique and popular addition to our service offerings."

"The decision to add BHTV was made based on the quality and variety of its rural programming," said Dan Olsen, Director of Operations at Windomnet. "Windomnet is located in Minnesota's prairie farm belt, and a large segment of our viewers are retired farmers and agricultural workers who truly enjoy the rural programming that BlueHighways TV offers."

BHTV programs feature roots music, outdoor adventure and recreation, lifestyle, cooking, equestrian and a variety of other subjects valued by a wide and growing audience. Original programming available on the network includes:

• American Journeys - A sweeping documentary-style look at the land and people of America, this brilliantly filmed one-hour feature program unearths America's cultural and scenic treasures and exquisitely showcases the diversity of our country.
• The BHTV Sampler - Just as an American Sampler Quilt is stitched from beautiful and assorted fabrics, so, too, are the stories on "The BHTV Sampler." Each show features segments about lifestyle, traditions, characters and music that when threaded together make for an entertaining insight into Americana.
• Due West - Seeking to reacquaint those who embody the Western spirit and introduce the West to people who have journeyed there only in their imaginations, "Due West" is a 30-minute travelogue hosted by Dan Miller that explores the mystique of this unique region.
• Heart To Heart - BlueHighways TV Founder Stan Hitchcock draws upon his musical heritage in this 30-minute conversation program where he sits with the stars and old legends of country, gospel, western and bluegrass to talk and play the music that has shaped their lives.
• Old Country Church - An inspirational tribute to American roots told through traditional, country and bluegrass gospel music and stories from church elders and historians.
• Reno's Old Time Music Festival - Bluegrass music is enjoying an American renaissance, and this 30-minute program celebrates that rebirth with riveting live acoustic performances featuring Ronnie Reno and the Reno Tradition and a variety of guest music legends.
• Woodsongs - Live from the Kentucky Theater in Lexington, this 60-minute program features the best in Bluegrass and Folk music.