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FREE PREVIEWFREE PREVIEWAugust 26th—September 8th

FREE PREVIEWAugust 26th—September 8th

RURAL RADIO

RURAL RADIOTURNS TWO

his summer, RURAL RADIO Channel 80 on SiriusXM celebrates

its two-year anniversary on July 15, 2015. Launched in partnership with SiriusXM, RURAL RADIO hosted a kick off party at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in August of 2013 and featured an all-day celebration at the finish line with food,

music, a classic tractor exhibition, and wrapped up by setting a Guinness World Record pickup parade. The event was sanctioned and qualified against the strict requirements and parade standards specified by the Guinness World Records rules and featured a grand total of 386 pickup trucks circling the track.

T “It’s been a great two years. We’re so proud to have partnered with SiriusXM.”—Patrick Gottsch

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RURAL RADIO was kicked off in big style on August 3, 2013, when over 380 pickup trucks from 31 different states gathered at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to set a new world record for the largest parade of pickup trucks.

“It’s been a great two years. We’re so proud to have partnered with SiriusXM. SiriusXM's unparalleled programming and easy-to-use technology has been embraced by rural consumers in their cars, pickups, tractors and combines throughout North America," said Patrick Gottsch, Founder of Rural Media Group and RURAL RADIO. "RURAL RADIO is designed to fill the growing demand for more rural content that is being ignored by urban-based broadcasters. I want to publicly thank the SiriusXM executives for continuing to work with us."

Rural American listeners can tune-in for extensive weekday programming devoted to rural news, weather, agriculture, western sports shows, PBR and PRCA coverage, commodity market reports live from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and more!

For more information, visit ruralradio80.com or siriusxm.com/ruralradio.

“It’s been a great

Tune in to shows featuring hosts Steve Kenyon, Amy Wilson, and

Flint Rasmussen!

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AgriTalk | MON–FRI 2 PM ET AgriTalk features the newsmakers and analysis that impact agriculture and rural America. Host Mike Adams facilitates a discussion about issues and ideas important to rural America on this nationally syndicated broadcast. Mike travels over 100 days per year for remote broadcasts across the country.

AgPhD Radio | MON–FRI 3 PM ET Hosts Darren and Brian Hefty provide the latest information for agricultural producers to help them achieve three main goals: raising higher yielding crops, earn bigger profits, and leaving the land and the environment in better condition for the next generation.

AgDay | MON–FRI 8 AM ET AgDay is the nation’s longest running daily syndicated news program focused on agriculture and rural America. This show is hosted by agribusiness director Al Pell, Clinton Griffiths, and meteorologist Mike Hoffman.

Commodity Wrap | MON–FRI 8:30 AM & 7 PM ET Commodity Wrap host Marlin Bohling previews the commodity markets immediately preceding the opening of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and then at 7 PM ET recaps the day’s commodity price movements. The show features live interviews with brokers in the pit, as well as respected analysts from around the country.

MARKET DAY REPORT | MON–FRI 9 AM–2 PM ET Continuous five-hour coverage weekday mornings

featuring news, weather, and the commodity markets targeted to rural America. Each half-hour contains rural news, weather, and market reports that are updated throughout the broadcast.

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This Week in Agribusiness SAT 8 AM ET | SUN 7 PM ET Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong recap the nation’s top agricultural news, weather, and markets each weekend.

Angus Talk | SAT 11 AM ET Angus Talk is a 30 minute program where cattle producers have a chance to stay connected with their agricultural interests and the American Angus Association. Host Doug Medlock features timely discussion and commentary on topics important to cattle producers in an in-depth and entertaining way.

Jimmy Sturr Radio Show SAT 6 PM ET | SUN 9 AM ET Experience the best in polka music with Jimmy Sturr. The reigning king of polka is a sweet-sounding, crooning charmer with the charisma of a true musical entertainer.

The Mollie B Polka Show SUN 11 AM–1 PM ET Mollie Busta, popular performer from the Jim Busta Band and Squeezebox, is the host of this two-hour weekly show. The Mollie B Polka Show features the nation’s top polka bands and a wide

variety of ethnic styles produced on location at music festivals around the country.

Marty Stuart’s American Odyssey SUN 8 PM ET Host Marty Stuart is an accomplished artist, performer, producer, writer, and photojournalist. All of Marty’s life experiences come together in Marty Stuart’s American Odyssey, which tells the story of country music set to song. It is a mixture of country, blues, rock, and Native American music.

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The Markets | SAT 11:30 AM ET Hosts Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong and talk about the week’s top market headlines.

FFA Today SAT 7:30 AM ET | SUN 6:30 PM ET FFA Today is a fun and fast-paced

show featuring fascinating stories about amazing kids and unique agriculture industries.

U.S. Farm Report SAT 7 PM ET | SUN 8 AM ET This premiere weekly broadcast produced by Farm Journal Media is devoted to agricultural news, weather, and features.

Ralph Emery’s Memories SUN 10 PM ET For more than 40 years, broadcast legend Ralph Emery has been the face of music through both radio and television. Recorded live from Nashville, Tennessee, Ralph’s star-studded guest lineup includes icons such as Reba McEntire, Louise Mandrell, Wynonna, and Billie Dean.

Marty Stuart Show | SUN 9 PM ET The Marty Stuart Show is hosted by Marty Stuart and his country queen wife, Ms. Connie Smith, who together have made this show a celebrated success. Each show features guest appearances from some of country music’s most revered superstars.

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Living the Country Life MON–FRI 8:55 AM & 7:25 PM ET Hosts Betsy Freese and Jodi Henke share tips from experts across the United States to help you around your acreage.

American Countryside MON–FRI 2:55 PM ET American Countryside host Andrew McCrea brings a slice of Americana. It might be a well-known music or TV star or just someone with an interesting story that lives down the street. From Iditarod sled dog mushers to NASA scientists, from the Rooster Crowing Championships to NFL greats, American Countryside is sure to be of interest.

RURAL AMERICA LIVE | MON–FRI 4 & 8 PM ET A one-hour Larry King Live type program with studio guests. This program provides companies with the opportunity to showcase their products and services and allows listeners to interact with the participating company.

RURAL EVENING NEWS | MON–FRI 7:30 PM ET This half-hour primetime newscast features news from the USDA and major agricultural organizations, weather from the RURAL RADIO meteorologists, and closing grain and livestock commodity prices delivered by veteran farm broadcasters. RURAL EVENING NEWS is the last word in the agricultural news of the day.

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Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World SAT 10 AM & 5 PM ET Host Rob Keck interviews experts covering the latest information about hunting, fishing and conservation. Rob has been a lifelong dedicated hunter, angler, trapper, and conservationist.

Red Steagall’s Cowboy Corner | SAT 9 AM ET Come ride with us as we explore the great American cowboy through his music, stories, and cowboy poetry. Red Steagall is your host for this critically acclaimed one-hour radio show. You’ll hear from America’s most talented country performers, the finest storytellers, and cowboy poets.

Texas Country Reporter SUN 10 AM ET Bob Phillips travels the roads of Texas and meets folks who will inspire you for life. Meet ordinary people who are often doing extraordinary things with their lives.

Cowboy Church | SUN 10:30 AM ET A non-denominational service that features the Bible from the cowboy perspective is broadcast from a different location each week. Susie McEntire, the sister of Reba McEntire, is the host of the Cowboy Church.

Destination Radio | SAT 12 PM ET Destination Radio is North America’s only radio program devoted entirely to providing in-depth educational and entertaining information about all aspects of travel and travel destinations. Host Patrick Combs each week interviews a wide range of travel experts as well as key personnel at interesting destinations that listeners will find entertaining and captivating.

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Pro Rodeo Live FRI–SAT 8 PM ET | SAT–SUN 2 PM ET Pro Rodeo Live brings you live coverage of pro rodeo’s biggest events from Kissimmee, Salinas, Cheyenne, Ellensburg, and Pendleton to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in December.

Outside the Barrel | FRI 5 PM ET | SUN 1 PM ET Flint Rasmussen brings his popular show Outside the Barrel to SiriusXM. For 20 years, Rasmussen has taken real life and made it entertaining. “Sometimes I think outside the barrel and that’s what I want to bring to my radio show.” He continues, “I want people on Friday evenings as they drive to a rodeo, basketball, or a football game to tune in. They can listen and be entertained through education.”

Western Sports Round-Up MON–FRI 6 PM ET | SAT 1 PM ET Veteran rodeo announcer Steve Kenyon and former Miss Rodeo America, Amy Wilson, host Western Sports Round-Up weekday afternoons and update listeners with the latest news in the bull riding, rodeo, and western sports world, interviewing the top performers in the field.

Alexis Bloomer’s Off the Record SAT 7 AM ET | SUN 6 PM ET Off the Record is a half-hour show that features guests from the rodeo arena. Bloomer interviews athletes with unique backgrounds for Off the Record. The in-depth interviews dive into their lives outside the arena, inspirations, struggles, and their other business ventures.

PBR Live | FRI–SAT 8 PM ET | SAT–SUN 2 PM ET The PBR (Professional Bull Riders) are live on RURAL RADIO with every performance that leads up to the PBR’s World Finals in October in Las Vegas. The PBR’s Built Ford Tough Series will return to RURAL RADIO August 7 from Biloxi, Mississippi. Listen to every performance of the PBR on RURAL RADIO.

WPCA (WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION) CHECK RURALRADIO80.COM FOR DATES/TIMES RURAL RADIO is an official broadcast partner of the Professional Chuckwagon Racing Network. Hear full live coverage of the WPCA Pro Tour of Chuckwagon Racing all summer long.

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WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

The Horse Show MON–THURS 5 & 9 PM ET | SUN 5 PM ET The Horse Show with Rick Lamb is an award-winning talk program that is packed with a wide variety of useful interviews and commentary on natural horse training, care, and riding. It is a perennial favorite of novice and experienced horse enthusiasts alike.

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BOB PHILLIPSTEXAS COUNTRY REPORTER

BRIAN AND DARREN HEFTYAGPHD

RED STEAGALLCOWBOY CORNER

ROB KECKOUTDOOR WORLD

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AgDay

Commodity WrapLiving the Country Life (5 Min Feature)

This Week in Agribusiness

U.S. Farm

Report

U.S. Farm

Report

Red Steagall’s Cowboy Corner

Jimmy SturrRadio Show

Cowboy Church

Texas Country Reporter

The Markets

Angus Talk

FFA Today

DestinationRadio

The Mollie B Polka Show

Off the Record

Western SportsRound-Up

Outside the Barrel

AgriTalk

The Horse Show Outside the Barrel

The Horse Show

Jimmy SturrRadio Show FFA Today

Off the Record

This Week in Agribusiness

Commodity Wrap

RURAL EVENING NEWS

The Horse Show

Western Sports Round-UpCommodity Wrap

Marty Stuart’sAmerican Odyssey

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Ralph Emery’s

Memories

RURAL EVENING NEWSCommodity Wrap

The Horse Show

AgriTalk

RURAL AMERICA LIVE

RURAL AMERICA LIVE

RURAL AMERICA LIVE

Bass ProShops

Outdoor World

RURAL AMERICA LIVE

Western Sports Round-Up

Western Sports Round-Up

NEWS • WEATHER • MARKETS • EVENTSFIVE HOURS OF RURAL NEWS EVERY WEEKDAY

Living the Country Life (5 Min Feature)

American Countryside (5 Min Feature)

American Countryside (5 Min Feature)

Living the Country Life (5 Min Feature) Living the Country Life

Pro Rodeo& PBR Re-Air

Pro Rodeo, PBR, & WPCA Live

Bass ProShops

Outdoor World

AgPhD Radio

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Commodity Wrap

RURAL EVENING NEWSLiving the Country Life (5 Min Feature)

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