This week Circle Now, part of Circle Network and Opry Entertainment Group, launched a Roku Channel allowing Roku owners to watch live and on-demand programming about country music and the country lifestyle.
Circle Now is the free version of the Circle Network. Often airing older programs and only some of the live events of the main channel. The new service promises live and on-demand music and circle originals.
Circle Now has been available live on The Roku Channel. Now, you can watch the channel for free on your Roku with the Circle Now Roku Channel on-demand. Now you will find free access to a huge collection of programs like Austin City Limits Country, Authentic America, Gaither Gospel Hour, and more.
Here is how Circle describes itself:
Opry Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc., and Gray Television have teamed up to create a premium linear television and OTT (over-the-top) streaming channel dedicated to celebrating country music and the country lifestyle. The combination links Gray’s extensive distribution network in key markets across the country with Ryman Hospitality’s tremendous library of current and heritage content, artist relationships, iconic venues and music industry connections. With a vision for highlighting country music artists and the passions, hobbies and love of music they share with their fans, the venture will connect country fans and artists like never before.