Grande Communications Launches Family-friendly GMC TV Channel

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Grande Communications announced today that it has launched GMC, America's favorite channel for uplifting music and family entertainment, in all its Texas markets.

Grande's customers can view GMC on the Variety Pak PREMIER TV service, channel 108, in Austin, San Marcos, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Waco, Midland, Odessa and north suburban Dallas.

"GMC offers a wealth of programming that is both entertaining and family-safe, making it an attractive new viewing option that we are very pleased to offer our customers," said Grande Communications President Matt Murphy.

"We are proud to be teaming up with Grande Communications to offer their customers GMC's unique brand of uplifting, faith-friendly family programming," said Charley Humbard, President, GMC.

In 2010, The Parents Television Council™ awarded its Entertainment Seal of Approval™ to Atlanta-based GMC for being "an authentic family-friendly cable network," making GMC the only television network to receive the highly coveted honor that year.

This year, GMC introduced new original music series and an expanded slate of GMC World Premiere Movies and specials, to go along with the uplifting gospel/Christian music content that remains a cornerstone of the network. The network also offers the World Premiere Saturday Night Gospel Playhouse series featuring original productions of powerful and moving gospel plays.  

GMC remains the favorite destination for gospel and Christian music fans on-air, online and on video on demand, with more than a dozen regular music series and a dynamic slate of specials. Upcoming specials include the biggest awards shows in gospel – the annual Stellar Awards and Dove Awards -- along with the network's own annual GMC Music Video and Movie Awards.

And, of course, when one thinks of family one thinks of holidays and special occasions, and GMC is right there with a slate of specials themed to important dates including Black History Month, Valentines Day, Easter, Mother's and Father's Day, Black Music Month, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Gospel Music Heritage Month (which GMC helped create) and more.

About GMC

GMC (www.watchGMCtv.com) is America's favorite channel for uplifting music and family entertainment. In 2010, The Parents Television Council™ awarded its Entertainment Seal of Approval™ to GMC for being "an authentic family-friendly cable network." GMC was the only television network to receive the highly coveted honor last year.

GMC can be seen in more than 51 million homes across the country.

About Grande Communications

Grande Communications is a Texas-based broadband communications company that offers a full suite of Internet, TV and phone services for residential and business customers through its state-of-the-art, high-capacity, hybrid fiber-optic network. Since its launch 10 years ago, Grande has offered Texans a real choice in entertainment and communications providers plus outstanding local customer and technical support. Grande proudly serves the following communities: Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Midland, Odessa, San Antonio, San Marcos and Waco. More information is available online at www.mygrande.com.

SOURCE GMC