Country | Australia |
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Programming | |
Language(s) | English |
Ownership | |
Owner | Foxtel Networks |
Sister channels | Foxtel Networks channels |
History | |
Launched | March 2004 |
Closed | July 1, 2020 |
Replaced by | CMT Australia |
Links | |
Website | countrymusicchannel |
Availability | |
Streaming media | |
Foxtel Go | Channel 815 |
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