Great American Country on DISH Network: Channel 165
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Great American Country is available on DISH on channel 165. Great American Country plays newly released and alternative country music videos back-to-back, plus artist interviews and a weekly countdown show featuring a viewer-voted video.
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Frequently asked questions
What channel is Great American Family on DISH?
Great American Family is on channel 165 on DISH. The network is available in HD and features family-friendly movies, original series, seasonal rom-coms, and holiday programming. Great American Family is included in America's Top 200 and America's Top 250, so you'll need one of those qualifying packages to watch the channel.
How much does it cost to get Great American Country with DISH?
Great American Country is only available with America's Top 250, DISH's top-tier package, at $124.99/mo. That gets you GAC's country music video lineup plus 290+ channels total, Hopper DVR recording, and DISH Anywhere streaming.
Which DISH package includes Great American Family?
Great American Family is included in America's Top 200 and America's Top 250 on DISH. It isn't part of the America's Top 120 lineup, so you’ll need to upgrade to America's Top 200 if you want the channel in your package. America's Top 200 includes 240+ channels, while America's Top 250 expands the lineup to 290+ channels. If Great American Family is a must-have, compare DISH packages to help you see which tier best fits your household.
What kind of programming does Great American Family show?
Great American Family focuses on family-friendly series, original holiday movies, seasonal rom-coms, and other uplifting entertainment. The network is particularly known for its holiday programming, including its Great American Christmas movie franchise, while its regular lineup also includes family-oriented series and classic programming. The channel is Great American Media’s flagship network, with programming centered on themes of faith, family, and country.
Is Great American Family the same channel as GAC (Great American Country)?
Yes, Great American Family is the current name of the network that was formerly known as Great American Country and later GAC Family. Great American Media acquired Great American Country and relaunched it as GAC Family in September 2021, shifting its focus from the network's previous country-oriented format to family-friendly movies and series. In August 2022, GAC Family was renamed Great American Family. Older channel guides and articles may still use the GAC or GAC Family names.
Is Great American Family the same as Great American Faith & Living?
No, Great American Family and Great American Faith & Living are separate channels under Great American Media. Great American Family is the company's flagship network, centered on family-friendly movies, original series, seasonal rom-coms, and holiday entertainment. Great American Faith & Living is its faith-focused companion network, which was rebranded from Great American Living in 2023 to emphasize faith-based programming. On DISH and the DISH Anywhere app, Great American Family is channel 165, while Great American Faith & Living is channel 248.