TNN/CMT to go under MTV Control

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 5 Apr 2000 4:02 am

Here's an item from an on-line newspaper.

"Viacom Inc., which is buying CBS Corp. for about $43 billion, said it will fold CBS's Nashville Network and Country Music Television cable-TV channels into its MTV Networks group."

Looks like any hope for more traditional country music on those two channels will go down the drain with the MTV management.

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 5 Apr 2000 6:40 am

Not so fast with the wailing and tearing your clothing, Jack. This might be a good thing, since the people at MTV are music types, generally younger I understand, and could bring a renewed respect for trad. country back to the network.

And MTV's VH-1 network has come up with some excellent documentaries on various musical topics on a consistent basis. So things could be an improvement.

Actually, an improvement in the musical content of TNN would be quite easy. Just do about anything!!

Of course, this could just be my own naivete', or perhaps my own stupidete'.

Some of the BEST players I work with in Austin playing traditional country, western swing and rockabilly are in their 20's and early 30's. And the biggest fan base is definitely in the age group we would consider the "MTV generation." So I personally would hold off the predictions of doom and gloom for right now.

I hope they don't mess with my fishin' shows though!

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John Macy · Post by **John Macy** » 5 Apr 2000 7:37 am

I agree with Herb, it's sure a lot better than the CBS corporate television execs programming the channel, as they don't have a clue (pretty obvious when you see them presenting something related to country muisc in made-for-tv movies and then like).

Like them or not, MTV and VH1 are well programmed and presented for their target audiences. I think we'll see better and more varied programming on CMT soon.

Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 5 Apr 2000 8:24 am

It will certainly be a net positive if we get rid of the “70’s rock is today’s country” mindset. The key phrase, as John pointed out is “target audience”. Enough of the failed attempt at being all things to all people.

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scott murray · Post by **scott murray** » 5 Apr 2000 11:17 am

I've seen two Hank Senior (!!!) videos on the M2 channel, which is an MTV spinoff.
This is NOT a country music station... mostly alternative rock and the like.
So I think this could be a very good thing!

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 5 Apr 2000 12:40 pm

How could it be any worse? Tnn has become The Nitwit Network. Only thing, I guess we will not get to see the Waltons anymore.

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Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 5 Apr 2000 1:53 pm

I like VH1. I agree that putting TNN in the hands of a music video network could be a good thing. TNN carries some really lame stuff.

Janice Brooks · Post by **Janice Brooks** » 5 Apr 2000 3:17 pm

Lets hope for the best. I will check the responce in other forums

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Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 5 Apr 2000 3:26 pm

I think we shouldn't be so eager to dismiss change, music is evolving!

Johnny Cox · Post by **Johnny Cox** » 9 Apr 2000 7:19 pm

One thing is for sure, it can't get any worse than it already is. Going off the air completely would be an inprovement.

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Andy Alford · Post by **Andy Alford** » 10 Apr 2000 2:59 am

Kiss, Backstreet Boys, and Stones on the Opry may not be far away.Wow maybe we will even have a fog of smoke in the air.MTV Nashville NETWORK TODAY AND MAYBE MR.FISHER'S OPRY TOMORROW.WOW NIGHTMARES CAN COME TRUE.