The Cowboy Channel
The Cowboy Channel (formerly FamilyNet) is an American cable television network in over 42 million cable and satellite homes,[1] which carries Western and rodeo sports. The network was founded in 1979 as the National Christian Network, and took the name FamilyNet in 1988 under the ownership of Jerry Falwell.[2] It is owned by Patrick Gottsch, who also owns RFD-TV;[3] Gottsch operates both channels under the brand Rural Media Group.
Country
United States
English
Rural Media Group
Patrick Gottsch (President)
1979
National Christian Network (1979–1986)
Liberty Broadcasting Network (1986–1988)
FamilyNet (1988–2017)