Since 2008,
Sirius XM Radio
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. is an American broadcasting company headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City that provides satellite radio and online radio services operating in the United States. It was formed by the 2008 merger of Sirius Sat ...
has had a similar channel lineup, with a few differences based on whether the individual has a Sirius, XM, or SiriusXM radio. For technical reasons, separate radios continue to be manufactured for the separate services despite the programming lineups having since been merged. The Lynx and Edge radios are on the SiriusXM platform, the Onyx and XM3pi radios are on the XM platform, and the Sportster and Starmate radios are on the Sirius platform.
The following is a list of channels on Sirius XM and
Sirius XM Canada
Sirius XM Canada Holdings Inc. (commonly referred to as Sirius XM Canada) is a Canadian radio broadcasting company, which operates as a Canadian affiliate of Sirius XM Radio. The company received approval from the Canadian Radio-television and Te ...
. There are over 150 full-time channels on Sirius XM, and over 140 of which are on Sirius XM Canada. Not included are channels that are specifically used for live sports programming, as well as former music channels that were merged with a duplicate music channel after the merger.
List
Preview
Pop
Rock
Rock most often refers to:
* Rock (geology), a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals or mineraloids
* Rock music, a genre of popular music
Rock or Rocks may also refer to:
Places United Kingdom
* Rock, Caerphilly, a location in Wales ...
Hip hop/ R&B
Dance
Dance is a performing art form consisting of sequences of movement, either improvised or purposefully selected. This movement has aesthetic and often symbolic value. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoir ...
/
Electronic
Electronic may refer to:
*Electronics, the science of how to control electric energy in semiconductor
* ''Electronics'' (magazine), a defunct American trade journal
*Electronic storage, the storage of data using an electronic device
*Electronic co ...
Country
A country is a distinct part of the world, such as a state, nation, or other political entity. It may be a sovereign state or make up one part of a larger state. For example, the country of Japan is an independent, sovereign state, while the ...
Christian
Christians () are people who follow or adhere to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The words ''Christ'' and ''Christian'' derive from the Koine Greek title ''Christós'' (Χρι ...
Jazz
Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues and ragtime. Since the 1920s Jazz Age, it has been recognized as a major ...
/
Standards Standard may refer to:
Symbols
* Colours, standards and guidons, kinds of military signs
* Standard (emblem), a type of a large symbol or emblem used for identification
Norms, conventions or requirements
* Standard (metrology), an object th ...
Classical
Family
Sport
Sport pertains to any form of Competition, competitive physical activity or game that aims to use, maintain, or improve physical ability and Skill, skills while providing enjoyment to participants and, in some cases, entertainment to specta ...
s
Comedy
Entertainment
News/Public radio/Politics/Issues
Religion
Traffic/weather
More
Holiday
Latin
Latin (, or , ) is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. Latin was originally a dialect spoken in the lower Tiber area (then known as Latium) around present-day Rome, but through the power of the ...
, French, Canadian, and international
Internet radio only
These channels are available online, and on the app:
Music
Other formats
xL
"xL" is a designation and rating in which the channel is uncensored, and contains explicit adult language or mature programming that may be offensive to some viewers. Before the SiriusXM merger, Sirius's channels containing uncensored content were listed as either "Uncensored" or "Uncut" instead, with XM using the "xL" rating. On
DirecTV
DirecTV (trademarked as DIRECTV) is an American multichannel video programming distributor based in El Segundo, California. Originally launched on June 17, 1994, its primary service is a digital satellite service serving the United States. It ...
listings, XM's xL-rated Channels are listed as "TV-MA" for
profanity
Profanity, also known as cursing, cussing, swearing, bad language, foul language, obscenities, expletives or vulgarism, is a socially offensive use of language. Accordingly, profanity is language use that is sometimes deemed impolite, rud ...
. On pay TV services Dish Network and Bell Fibe TV listings, XM's xL-rated Channels are listed as "Adult" for music programming and adult entertainment programs as well as radio stations aimed at the adult radio genres, as well as adult education radio.
List of xL Channels:
Sirius Satellite Radio
* ''
SIRIUS Hip-Hop Nation'' – Non-stop Hip-Hop 24/7
* ''
SIRIUS Shade 45'' –
Shady's Hardcore Hip-Hop
* ''
SIRIUS Hot Jamz'' – Today's Mainstream Hip-Hop and R&B Hits
* ''SIRIUS Raw Dog Comedy'' – Uncensored
Comedy
Comedy is a genre of fiction that consists of discourses or works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. The term o ...
* ''
SIRIUS Faction'' – Music of Action Sports
XM Satellite Radio
* xL
Boneyard
Boneyard may refer to:
* Cemetery or graveyard
Comics
* A character in the Malibu/Marvel Comics publication ''Mantra''
* ''Boneyard'' (comics), a horror-themed comic book series by Richard Moore
Film and television
* ''Boneyard'' (TV series ...
- Heavy Rock Oldies
* xL XMLM – Today's uncensored heavy metal
* xL Ethel – New Alternative Rock (Used to be DJ-free and xL, but lost its "xL" Rating and was hosted by DJs every now and then.)
* xL SquiZZ – New Heavy Rock
* xL The Rhyme –
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg and briefly Snoop Lion), is an American rapper. His fame dates back to 1992 when he featured on Dr. Dre's debut solo single, " ...
's uncut
Old School Hip-hop
Old-school hip hop (also spelled old skool) is the earliest commercially recorded hip hop music and original style of the genre. It typically refers to the music created around 1979 to 1983, as well as any hip hop that does not adhere to contem ...
* xL RAW - Uncut Contemporary Rap/Hip-Hop
* xL
High Voltage
High voltage electricity refers to electrical potential large enough to cause injury or damage. In certain industries, ''high voltage'' refers to voltage above a certain threshold. Equipment and conductors that carry high voltage warrant spec ...
/the ViRUS –
The Opie and Anthony Show
''Opie and Anthony'' was an American radio show hosted by Gregg "Opie" Hughes and Anthony Cumia that aired from March 1995 to July 2014, with comedian Jim Norton serving as third mic from 2001. The show originated in 1994 when Cumia took part in ...
/
The Ron and Fez Show
''The Ron and Fez Show'' was an American talk radio show hosted by Ron Bennington and Fez Whatley, which aired from August 1998 to April 2015.
After a run in Tampa, Florida as part of '' The Ron and Ron Show'', and then several other stints in D ...
* xL XM Comedy – Uncensored
Comedy
Comedy is a genre of fiction that consists of discourses or works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. The term o ...
* xL
Laugh Attack
Just for Laughs Radio is a Sirius XM Radio channel featuring uncensored comedy from Canada. It was created in November 2005 as a result of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's (CRTC) regulations for Canadian content o ...
– Uncensored Canadian Comedy
* xL
Extreme XM
Extreme Talk was a talk radio channel available on iHeartRadio. Owned by iHeartMedia, Inc., Extreme Talk featured terrestrial radio show simulcasts and tape delay broadcasts from across the United States. The station lineup included: syndicated ...
– Extreme Talk
Online Channels
* ''xL Dirty Dog'' – Down & Dirtiest Comedy (Discontinued)
* ''xL UCB Radio'' – Skits, Sketches & Underground Comedy from the
Upright Citizens Brigade
The Upright Citizens Brigade is an improvisational and sketch comedy group that emerged from Chicago's ImprovOlympic in 1990. The original incarnation of the group consisted of Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh, Adam McKay, Ri ...
(Discontinued)
* ''xL SiriusXM Comedy Showcase'' – The Comedy Club (Discontinued)
* ''xL Sway's Universe'' – Lifestyle with
Sway Calloway
Sway Calloway is an American journalist, radio personality, executive producer and former rapper. Known as Sway, he is known for hosting music, news, and culture programming. He was the co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show ''The Wake U ...
* ''xL Wake Up With Jordan Peltz'' - Political Talk (Discontinued)
* ''xL Faction Punk'' – Uncensored Punk Rock
* ''xL Playboy Radio en Español'' – Uncensored en Español (Discontinued)
* ''xL Vivid Radio'' – Hot Sex Radio Talk (Discontinued)
Current xL Channels
* ''xL Pandora Now'' - Today's uncensored Pop
* ''xL
Radio Andy
Radio is the technology of signaling and communicating using radio waves. Radio waves are electromagnetic waves of frequency between 30 hertz (Hz) and 300 gigahertz (GHz). They are generated by an electronic device called a transmit ...
'' – Uncensored Talk with
Andy Cohen
Andrew Joseph Cohen (born June 2, 1968) is an American radio and television talk show host, producer, and writer.
Cohen is the host and executive producer of Bravo's late night talk show, '' Watch What Happens Live!'' He also has a pop culture ...
* ''xL SiriusXM FLY'' – Hip-Hop and R&B Hits of the 90's and 2000's
* ''xL
Howard 100
Howard 100 and Howard 101 are two uncensored channels on Sirius XM, a satellite radio service that broadcasts programming affiliated with Howard Stern and ''The Howard Stern Show''. Though the channels were first broadcast on September 29, 200 ...
'' –
The Howard Stern Show
''The Howard Stern Show'' is an American radio show hosted by Howard Stern that gained wide recognition when it was nationally syndicated on terrestrial radio from WXRK in New York City, between 1986 and 2005. The show has aired on Howard 100 a ...
* ''xL
Howard 101
Howard 100 and Howard 101 are two uncensored channels on Sirius XM, a satellite radio service that broadcasts programming affiliated with Howard Stern and ''The Howard Stern Show''. Though the channels were first broadcast on September 29, 200 ...
'' – The World of
Howard Stern
Howard Allan Stern (born January 12, 1954) is an American radio and television personality, comedian, and author. He is best known for his radio show, ''The Howard Stern Show'', which gained popularity when it was nationally syndicated on terre ...
* ''xL
Faction Talk
Faction Talk is a subscription-based channel on the satellite radio service Sirius XM Radio. The channel first aired on XM on August 6, 2004 as xL High Voltage in preparation for the launch of the American radio show ''Opie and Anthony'' several ...
'' – Talk with
Jim Norton,
Sam Roberts and
Jason Ellis
* ''xL
Canada Laughs
Just for Laughs Radio is a Sirius XM Radio channel featuring uncensored comedy from Canada. It was created in November 2005 as a result of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's (CRTC) regulations for Canadian content ...
'' – Uncensored Canadian Comedy
* ''xL
SiriusXM Turbo'' – Hard rock from the 90's & 2000's
* ''xL LL Cool J's Rock the Bells Radio'' – LL Cool J's Uncut
Classic Hip-Hop
Classic hip hop is a music radio format focusing primarily on hip hop music from the 1980s, 1990s, and the early to mid-2000s.
Although stations with such a format date back as far as 2004, the format was first popularized in October 2014, after ...
* ''xL
Hip-Hop Nation
Since 2008, Sirius XM Radio has had a similar channel lineup, with a few differences based on whether the individual has a Sirius, XM, or SiriusXM radio. For technical reasons, separate radios continue to be manufactured for the separate services ...
'' – Today's Hip-Hop Hits
* ''xL
Shade 45
Shade 45 is American rapper Eminem's hip-hop station on Sirius XM Satellite Radio, Sirius XM Radio channel 45 and Dish Network channel 6045.
History
Eminem established his own channel, Shade 45, that plays uncut Hip hop music, hip hop. Eminem al ...
'' – Eminem's Hardcore Hip-Hop
* ''xL Comedy Central Radio'' – Uncensored comedy from
Comedy Central
Comedy Central is an American basic cable channel owned by Paramount Global through its network division's MTV Entertainment Group unit, based in Manhattan. The channel is geared towards young adults aged 18–34 and carries comedy programming ...
* ''xL Sirius XM Stars'' – Women's Talk and Entertainment
* ''xL SiriusXM Comedy Greats'' – Uncensored Comedy with the Greatest Comedians of All-Time
* ''xL
Jeff & Larry's Comedy Roundup'' (formerly Blue Collar Radio) – All-American Comedy with
Larry the Cable Guy
Daniel Lawrence Whitney (born February 17, 1963), known professionally by his persona Larry the Cable Guy, is an American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, country music artist, and former radio personality.
He was one of the members of the ...
and
Jeff Foxworthy
Jeffrey Marshall Foxworthy (born September 6, 1958) is an American actor, author, comedian, producer and writer. He is a member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, with Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall, and Ron White. Known for his "You might be a ...
* ''xL Kevin Hart's Laugh Out Loud Radio'' – Uncensored Urban Comedy with
Kevin Hart
Kevin Darnell Hart (born July 6, 1979) is an American comedian and actor. Originally known as a stand-up comedian, he has since starred in Hollywood films and on TV. He has also released several well-received comedy albums.
After winning se ...
* ''xL Raw Dog Comedy'' – Uncensored Comedy Hits
* ''xL Liquid Metal'' – Heavy metal and Extreme metal
* ''xL Jason Ellis'' – The Jason Ellis Show
* ''xL Carlin's Corner'' – Uncensored Comedy presented by
George Carlin
George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time, he was dubbed "the dean of countercul ...
* ''xL Barstool Radio'' – Satirical Sports and Men's Talk
* ''xL Netflix is a Joke Radio'' - Commercial-free Standup Comedy from
Netflix
Netflix, Inc. is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service and production company based in Los Gatos, California. Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California, it offers a fil ...
Former XL Channels
* ''XL Ethel'' – New Alternative Rock (Lost its "xL" Explicit Language rating since 2004)
* ''
Playboy Radio
Playboy Radio was an internet radio station originally launched on XM Satellite Radio on September 1, 2002. Its programming was dedicated to similar topics and celebrity personalities found in its parent publication, Playboy Magazine. It was XM ...
'' – Adult Entertainment programming (Cancelled since 2013)
* ''xL Dirty Dog'' – Down & Dirtiest Comedy (Discontinued since 2014)
* ''
Sirius OutQ
OutQ was a news, talk and entertainment channel on Sirius XM Radio, targeted for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender audiences. The channel was available to Sirius and XM subscribers in both the United States and Canada.
Personalities associa ...
'' – LGBT News, Talk & Entertainment for Gay & Lesbian people (discontinued since 2016)
* ''xL
Outlaw Country'' – Alternative Country and Outlaw Country (Lost its "XL" Rating since in the Later 2010s)
* ''xL SiriusXM Comedy Showcase'' – The Comedy Club (discontinued since 2014)
* ''xL UCB Radio'' – Skits & Underground Comedy (discontinued since 2014)
* ''xL
The Foxxhole
''The Foxxhole'' was an uncensored comedy channel on Sirius XM Radio channel 96. Presented by actor/comedian/musician Jamie Foxx, the network broadcasts a variety of comedy and urban music such as hip-hop and R&B in addition to live talk show ...
'' – Uncensored Urban comedy, Urban contemporary, Hip-hop and R&B hits with
Jamie Foxx
Eric Marlon Bishop (born December 13, 1967), known professionally as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, comedian, and singer. He became widely known for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the 2004 biographical film '' Ray'', for which he won the ...
(Discontinued since 2018)
Former channels
(Most recent changes on top)
* 102.7
KIIS-FM
KIIS-FM (102.7 MHz) is a commercial radio station licensed to Los Angeles, California, United States, and broadcasts to the Greater Los Angeles area. The station airs a top 40 format. Owned by iHeartMedia, KIIS-FM is the origin of the conglomer ...
simulcast (dropped in May 2022)
*
Z100 in New York City simulcast (dropped in May 2022)
* The Garth Channel (55) - Music of
Garth Brooks
Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American country music singer and songwriter. His integration of pop and rock elements into the country genre has earned him popularity, particularly in the United States with success on the co ...
and other artists (country and non-country) that he enjoys (2016–2022)
* Happy Radio (708) (formerly StayHome Radio) - played upbeat pop music
*
Cinemagic (750) - devoted to film scores (dropped on December 7, 2021)
*
Radio Disney
Radio Disney was an American radio network operated by the Disney Radio Networks unit of Disney Branded Television within the Disney General Entertainment Content, headquartered in Burbank, California.
The network broadcast music programming ...
(79) – Pop music for tweens and teens (dropped on December 31, 2020)
*
Coldplay
Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1997. They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer Will Champion and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University Col ...
Radio (28) - Limited time station for the band Coldplay (from July 15 until August 13, 2020)
*
SIRIUS BackSpin – Old Skool Rap
*
TheBlaze Radio talk (dropped on April 5, 2017)
* ''
Entertainment Weekly
''Entertainment Weekly'' (sometimes abbreviated as ''EW'') is an American digital-only entertainment magazine based in New York City, published by Dotdash Meredith, that covers film, television, music, Broadway theatre, books, and popular cul ...
'' Radio – Pop Culture News and Reviews
* Classic College Radio – classic Indie Rock
*
Oprah Radio
Oprah Radio was a talk radio channel programmed by Harpo Productions' radio division, and was signed exclusively for Sirius XM Satellite Radio. The channel left satellite radio on December 31, 2014.
Oprah Radio included regular programming on ...
– self-help talk
*
Top 20 on 20
Top 20 on 20 (or just 20 on 20) was a commercial-free, interactive hit music satellite radio station. It was on channel 3 (previously 20) on Sirius XM Radio. The channel played everything new from rock to rap, with the songs chosen by online v ...
– was a hits station whose song list was determined by listener voting (dropped on July 17, 2014).
*
World Radio Network
WRN Broadcast, formerly known as World Radio Network, is an international broadcast services company based in the United Kingdom that works with television channels and radio broadcasters, media owners and brands enabling them to deliver content t ...
– was "An international tour of the news from broadcasters worldwide" (dropped on April 25, 2013)
*
Martha Stewart Living Radio
Martha Stewart Living Radio was a 24-hour satellite radio station on Sirius Satellite Radio channel 110 produced by Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. The station aired a variety of programming hosted by the company's team of experts, covering topic ...
– was a variety of programming channel (dropped on February 18, 2013)
*
Playboy Radio
Playboy Radio was an internet radio station originally launched on XM Satellite Radio on September 1, 2002. Its programming was dedicated to similar topics and celebrity personalities found in its parent publication, Playboy Magazine. It was XM ...
– was an uncensored adult content station (dropped on March 14, 2013)
*
Fox News Talk
Fox News Talk is a satellite radio channel that showcases talk shows and news reports from Fox News Channel personalities, along with other Fox News and talk programming. Fox News Talk carries a combination of Fox News syndicated radio programmin ...
– conservative talk radio operated by the Fox Broadcasting Company (dropped on February 14, 2013)
*
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station owned and operated by the BBC. It specialises in modern popular music and current chart hits throughout the day. The station provides alternative genres at night, including electronica, dance, ...
– modern and current popular radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation (dropped on August 9, 2011)
* New Country - Replaced by
The Highway
A highway is a long road giving a relatively fast connection between two places.
Highway may also refer to:
Roads in England
* The Highway (London) (previously Ratcliff Highway), a road in the East End of London
* The Highway, a road in Br ...
on November 12, 2008
*
Rumbón (83) – was a
tropical
The tropics are the regions of Earth surrounding the Equator. They are defined in latitude by the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere at N and the Tropic of Capricorn in
the Southern Hemisphere at S. The tropics are also referred to ...
/
reggaeton
Reggaeton (, ), also known as reggaetón and reguetón (), is a music style that originated in Panama during the late 1980s. It was later popularized in Puerto Rico.
It has evolved from dancehall and has been influenced by American Hip hop m ...
radio station (replaced by
Caliente on November 12, 2008); later revived on a different channel
*
SIRIUS Disorder (33) – was a Freeform/Eclectic radio station (dropped on November 12, 2008)
*
The Beat (36) – Was a Top 40 Dance Hits station (Replaced by XM's BPM on November 12, 2008)
*
Sirius Super Shuffle
Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. Its name is derived from the Greek word , or , meaning 'glowing' or 'scorching'. The star is designated α Canis Majoris, Latinized to Alpha Canis Majoris, and abbreviated Alpha CMa ...
(12) – was an adult hits station (dropped from online service November 12, 2008)
*
Universo Latino
''Universo Latino'' was a Spanish pop channel on Sirius Satellite Radio channel 82 and Dish Network channel 6082. Until June 24, 2008, Universo Latino was on Sirius channel 90 and Dish Network channel 6090. Universo Latino retired as a result of ...
(90) – Universo Latino is a Spanish Pop mixed music radio station (dropped on November 12, 2008)
*
Boombox
A boombox is a transistorized portable music player featuring one or two cassette tape recorder/players and AM/FM radio, generally with a carrying handle. Beginning in the mid 1980s, a CD player was often included. Sound is delivered through ...
(39) – Boombox was a Breakbeat and Old Skool remix radio station on Sirius Satellite Radio channel 39 and DISH Network channel 6034, (dropped on November 12, 2008)
*
Hot Jamz
Hot Jamz was a Hip-Hop, Urban Contemporary and R&B music Channel on Sirius Satellite Radio channel 50 and Dish Network channel 6050. On February 2008, Sirius Canada dropped the channel, but it was reintroduced in June 2008.
On November 12, 200 ...
(50) – Hip-Hop, Urban Contemporary and R&B (replaced by XM's The Heat on November 12, 2008)
*
E! Entertainment Radio
E! Entertainment Radio was an XM satellite radio channel, which ran audio from shows produced for the E! television network.
In September 2005, Sirius moved E! Entertainment Radio from Channel 136 to Channel 107. Effective August 3, 2007 ...
(107) – Entertainment news and Celebrity Gossip, (dropped on November 12, 2008)
*
Punk
Punk or punks may refer to:
Genres, subculture, and related aspects
* Punk rock, a music genre originating in the 1970s associated with various subgenres
* Punk subculture, a subculture associated with punk rock, or aspects of the subculture s ...
(29) – Was a Punk and Ska radio station. On September 15, 2008, it was replaced with a 24-hour AC/DC channel.
*Client 9 Radio (126) – Talk channel ran from March 14, 2008, at 5:00 pm ET through midnight on March 17, 2008, to discuss the
Eliot Spitzer
Eliot Laurence Spitzer (born June 10, 1959) is an American politician and attorney. A member of the Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Party, he was the 54th governor of New York from 2007 until his resignation in 2008.
Spitzer was b ...
scandal.
*
LIME
Lime commonly refers to:
* Lime (fruit), a green citrus fruit
* Lime (material), inorganic materials containing calcium, usually calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide
* Lime (color), a color between yellow and green
Lime may also refer to:
Botany ...
Radio (114) – Healthy Lifestyle (dropped on February 13, 2008).
*
Court TV Plus (110) – Live trial proceedings (dropped on January 1, 2008) – channel now broadcasts "P.O.T.U.S.".
*
ABC News & Talk
ABC News & Talk was a news/talk and entertainment radio channel programmed and distributed by ABC Radio Networks for satellite radio services. It aired on XM Satellite Radio channel 124, and Sirius Satellite Radio channel 143 both in the United S ...
(143) – News/talk and entertainment from ABC (dropped on September 24, 2007).
* Planet Jazz (70) –
Modern Jazz
Bebop or bop is a style of jazz developed in the early-to-mid-1940s in the United States. The style features compositions characterized by a fast tempo, complex chord progressions with rapid chord changes and numerous changes of key, instrumen ...
and Contemporary Jazz music (dropped on September 7, 2007)
* The Who Channel (29) –
The Who
The Who are an English rock band formed in London in 1964. Their classic lineup consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist and singer Pete Townshend, bass guitarist and singer John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon. They are considered ...
music (dropped on April 1, 2007)
*
Discovery Channel Radio (119) –
Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel (known as The Discovery Channel from 1985 to 1995, and often referred to as simply Discovery) is an American cable channel owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, a publicly traded company run by CEO David Zaslav. , Discovery Channe ...
programming (dropped on February 14, 2007).
* Revolution (67) –
Christian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music that features lyrics focusing on matters of Christian faith, often with an emphasis on Jesus, typically performed by self-proclaimed Christian individuals. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Ch ...
(dropped on February 14, 2007).
*Sports Byline USA (122) –
Sports Talk
Sports radio (or sports talk radio) is a radio format devoted entirely to discussion and broadcasting of sporting events. A widespread programming genre that has a narrow audience appeal, sports radio is characterized by an often- boisterous on-ai ...
and Play-by-Play (dropped on February 14, 2007).
*Rolling Stones Radio (98) – All
Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are an English Rock music, rock band formed in London in 1962. Active for six decades, they are one of the most popular and enduring bands of the album era, rock era. In the early 1960s, the Rolling Stones pioneered the g ...
music (dropped on January 1, 2007).
*PRI (136) – Global Issues (dropped on September 25, 2006).
*BBC Mundo (182) – News, (dropped on September 25, 2006)
*
Classical Voices
''Classical Voices'' was a station on Sirius Satellite Radio channel 86 and DISH Network channel 6086 devoted to vocal classical music. It was replaced in September 2006 by the Metropolitan Opera Radio (Sirius XM), Metropolitan Opera Radio channel ...
(85) – Opera, (dropped on September 25, 2006)
*WSM Entertainment Radio (117) – Simulcast of
650 WSM in Nashville. Broadcast the Grand Ole Opry (dropped on September 13, 2006).
*Sirius RIGHT (145) – Some programming from this channel was merged into Sirius Patriot (dropped on March 14, 2006).
*Sirius Advice (117) – Advice programming. Upon deletion, programs were added to other Sirius channels (dropped on March 14, 2006).
*Mexicana (91) – Played Regional Mexican music (dropped on March 14, 2006).
*EWTN Radio Catolica Mundial (180) – Spanish language Catholic programming (dropped on March 14, 2006).
*Remix (62) – Played exclusive remixes of modern dance music (dropped on September 29, 2005).
*Wax (42) – Featured mixed and remixed hip-hop (dropped on September 29, 2005).
*Slow Jamz (52) – Featured modern soft R&B and Soul ballads (dropped on September 29, 2005).
*Swing Street (73) – Played swing music from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s (dropped on September 29, 2005).
*Folk Town (38) – Played contemporary and traditional folk music (dropped on September 29, 2005).
*Hispanic Talk (181) – Featured Spanish language talk radio (replaced with "ESPN Deportes" on December 1, 2005).
*
The Weather Channel
The Weather Channel (TWC) is an American pay television channel owned by Weather Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Allen Media Group. The channel's headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia. Launched on May 2, 1982, the channel broadcasts weather forecas ...
Radio (110–112) – Provided continual weather forecasts (dropped on September 29, 2005).
*Wisdom Radio (132) – Dedicated to new age thinkers and life improvement methods. Rebranded as "Lime" on September 29, 2005.
*The Word Network (161) – Featured Gospel music and urban ministries from a Protestant and Gospel perspective (dropped on September 29, 2005).
*
Air America Radio
Air America (formerly Air America Radio and Air America Media) was an radio in the United States, American radio network specializing in progressive talk radio. It was on the air from March 2004 to January 2010.
The network was founded as a left ...
(144) – Featured liberal talk radio, mainly which were Air America personalities. Dropped in July 2005 when Air America went exclusively with
XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio (XM) was one of the three satellite radio (SDARS) and online radio services in the United States and Canada, operated by Sirius XM Holdings. It provided pay-for-service radio, analogous to subscription cable television. Its s ...
.
*Vacation (97) – Played island vacation music—replaced with "Radio Margaritaville" in June 2005.
*Talk for Women (Our Time) (131) – Featured women-oriented talk and entertainment programming (dropped in May 2005).
*Street Beat (44) – Featured rap and New Hip-hop hits (dropped in October 2004).
*La Red Hispana (117) – Featured news and talk programming in Spanish (replaced with "Hispanic Talk" in July 2004).
*Planet Dance (63) – Played mainstream dance music (replaced with "Area 63"—then Area—in July 2004, then became
Diplo's Revolution
''Diplo's Revolution'' is a global-centric electronic dance music satellite channel operated by Sirius XM Radio, broadcasting on Sirius Satellite Radio channel 52, XM Satellite Radio channel 52 and Dish Network channel 6052.
The channel was form ...
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*Radio Deportivo (128) – Featured sports programming in Spanish (dropped in July 2004).
*The Border (36) – Played alternative country (replaced with "Outlaw Country" in April 2004).
*Country Road (32) – Played a mix of classic country and modern country (replaced with "Prime Country" in January 2004).
*House Party (60) – Played house music (dropped in January 2004).
*The Vortex (64) – Played trance music (dropped in January 2004).
*Planet Rhyme (41) – Featured international hip-hop (dropped in January 2004).
*Vista (82) – Played
chamber music
Chamber music is a form of classical music that is composed for a small group of instruments—traditionally a group that could fit in a palace chamber or a large room. Most broadly, it includes any art music that is performed by a small numb ...
(dropped in January 2004).
*Soundscapes (98) – Played new age music (dropped in January 2004).
*SIRIUS Sessions (100) – Played live music (dropped in January 2004).
*Sirius Entertainment (135) – Featured programming about celebrities and the world of entertainment (replaced with "Our Time – Talk for Women" in January 2004).
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A&E Satellite Radio (137) – Featured programming from the A&E television network (dropped in January 2004).
*Radio Amigo (140) – A Spanish language talk channel (dropped in January 2004).
*Radio Mujer (141) – A Spanish language talk channel (dropped in January 2004).
*The Express (44) – Old School/Funk R&B (dropped in February 2003).
*106.7 Lite FM (13) – Simulcast of
WLTW 106.7 Lite FM in
New York City
New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the List of United States cities by population, most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the L ...
(dropped in December 2003)
See also
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XM Satellite Radio channel history
This is a list of former channels on XM Satellite Radio, in addition to information on format changes of existing channels. Also included is information on temporary channels and seasonal channels.
Before the Sirius and XM channel lineup merger
Th ...
References
External links
Sirius XM Channel lineupOfficial Sirius XM Radio Channel List July 2020Official Sirius XM Canada Channel List
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