XM Satellite Radio channel history explained

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

These actions took place before 2008-11-12, the merger of the Sirius and XM channel lineups.

Format changes

Most of these XM channels still exist on the lineup, but have made changes to its presentation method or playlist:

Defunct channels

These channels are no longer part of the XM platform:

Channels which changed ownership

Channels canceled before launch

Channels of unknown status

Seasonal and holiday channels

These channels are season- and holiday-based, and are only around for a part of the year. It is not uncommon that they take the place of an existing channel., Sirius XM has reduced the periods that some of the holiday channels run for the 2015 season with only Holly and Holiday Traditions running for the full season (day after Halloween to day after Christmas.)

The following seasonal channels also aired on XM in past years:

XM on AOL Radio

On 2008-04-30, the XM channels were no longer offered on AOL Radio,[5] as AOL switched to CBS Radio for some of its content, thus ending a partnership between AOL and XM.

On or after the Sirius and XM channel lineup merger

These actions took place on or after 2008-11-12, the merger of the SIRIUS and XM channel lineups.

Channel mergers

These channels were merged with their Sirius counterpart to reduce redundancies across the two channel lineups:

Defunct channels

These channels are no longer included in the XM part of the Sirius XM Radio platform:

Micro-channels

These channels are specialty themed channels aired to coincide with an event, or devoted to a single personality or musical artist:

See also

Notes and References

  1. XM Satellite Radio . 2008-01-28 . ESPN and XM Satellite Radio to Launch 'ESPN Xtra' Radio Channel . 2008-01-28 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110716080212/http://www2.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/01-28-2008/0004744010&EDATE= . July 16, 2011 .
  2. News: Robert . Redding Jr. . Radio One to sever ties with XM . 2008-01-01 . 2008-01-02 .
  3. Web site: Big News on Regional Talk Stations. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20060807234248/www.xmfan.com/viewtopic.php?t=66362. 2006-08-07.
  4. NavTraffic requires a subscription separate from the regular XM service. Information can be found here or here.
  5. PRNewswire via xmradio.com . 2008-03-07 . XMRadio.com to Become Exclusive Home on the Internet for Unrivaled Commercial- Free Music Plus Oprah, Dylan, Opie & Anthony and More . 2008-04-30 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080508231524/http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-07-2008/0004769912&EDATE= . May 8, 2008 .
  6. WorldSpace, Inc. Voluntarily Files for Bankruptcy Protection . . 2008-10-17 . 2008-11-17 .
  7. SIRIUS XM to Launch 'SIRIUS XM Fantasy Sports Radio,' 24/7 Fantasy Sports Channel Available Nationwide . PR Newswire via sirius.com . 2010-06-30 . 2010-07-02 . Channel will offer live daily fantasy programming covering the spectrum of sports . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100705231833/http://investor.sirius.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=484034 . July 5, 2010 .
  8. XM to Offer First-Ever Irish Music Channel as Part of St. Patrick's Day Holiday Programming Lineup . . 2007-03-23 . 2007-03-07 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110716080305/http://www2.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-07-2007/0004541370&EDATE= . July 16, 2011 .
  9. XM Celebrates Larry King's 50 Years in Broadcasting With Dedicated Channel From April 16-April 20 . 2008-01-02 . 2007-04-05 . XM Satellite Radio . 24/7 Channel to Offer Retrospective of King's Career With Classic Interviews, Greatest Moments From Radio and Television, One-on-One Interview With XM's Bob Edwards and More . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110716080310/http://www2.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/04-05-2007/0004560445&EDATE= . July 16, 2011 .
  10. Web site: Summer 2007 . 2007-06-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070929141139/http://www.xmradio.com/onxm/features/summer_2007.xmc . 2007-09-29.
  11. Web site: Uncle Sam . 2007-07-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070702022011/http://xmradio.com/onxm/features/uncle-sam.xmc . 2007-07-02.
  12. Web site: Live Earth . 2007-07-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070701003901/http://xmradio.com/onxm/features/liveearth.xmc . 2007-07-01.
  13. Web site: Christmas In July . 2007-07-26.
  14. Web site: Car-B-Q . 2007-10-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070926231553/http://www.xmradio.com/onxm/features/120_car-b-q.xmc . 2007-09-26.
  15. XM Radio To Launch 2008 Presidential Election Channel 'P.O.T.U.S. '08' On September 24 . XM Satellite Radio . 2007-09-19 . 2007-09-19 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110716080319/http://www2.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/05-21-2007/0004592643&EDATE= . July 16, 2011 .
  16. Web site: Igor . 2007-10-29.
  17. Web site: Party City . 2007-10-29.
  18. Dedicated Led Zeppelin Channel to Launch Exclusively on XM Beginning November 8 . . 2007-11-07 . 2007-11-07 . "XM LED: The Led Zeppelin Channel" To Feature U.S. Premiere of "The Song Remains the Same" Reissue with Previously Unreleased Material, Interviews with Led Zeppelin and More.
  19. Sirius XM Radio To Launch Channel Dedicated To Led Zeppelin . . 2008-11-03 . 2008-10-30 . "Led Zeppelin Radio" will be broadcast on SIRIUS channel 12 and XM channel 39 and will feature Led Zeppelin music 24/7, including interviews and rarities.
  20. 'XM THRILLER: The Music of Michael Jackson' to Launch March 1 on XM . XM Satellite Radio . 2008-04-01 . 2008-02-11 . Quincy Jones to Serve as Executive Advisor for the Month-Long Channel to Commemorate 25th Anniversary Release of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110716080324/http://www2.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/02-11-2008/0004753688&EDATE= . July 16, 2011 .
  21. Dedicated George Strait Channel To Launch Exclusively on XM Beginning April 1 . XM Satellite Radio . 2008-04-01 . 2008-03-12 . 'Strait Country' to Feature Music from Strait's Entire Recording Catalog, Exclusive Interviews, Original Programming and More to Coincide with the Release of New Album, 'Troubadour' . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110716080332/http://www2.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-12-2008/0004772653&EDATE= . July 16, 2011 .
  22. XM Radio Joins with EWTN Global Catholic Network to Launch 'Papal U.S. Visit '08' Channel on XM . XM Satellite Radio . 2008-04-14 . 2008-04-03 . XM, EWTN to host six-day XM channel devoted to Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the United States April 15–20 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110716080341/http://www2.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/04-03-2008/0004786193&EDATE= . July 16, 2011 .
  23. '30 Days of Coldplay' to Launch July 15 on XM . XM Satellite Radio . 2008-06-25 . 2008-06-24 . Month-Long Dedicated Coldplay Channel to Feature Exclusive, Uncut Live Performances from Viva La Vida Tour, Tracks from their New Album, Interviews With the Band and More . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110716080408/http://www2.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/06-24-2008/0004837953&EDATE= . July 16, 2011 .
  24. 'Mandatory Metallica' to Launch August 16 on XM . XM Satellite Radio . 2008-08-09 . 2008-08-08 . Six-Week Dedicated Metallica Channel Hosted by the Band to Feature Complete Catalog, Rare, Live Performances, Interviews and More . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080928105002/http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/08-08-2008/0004864531&EDATE= . September 28, 2008 .
  25. 'AC/DC Radio' to Air on XM Radio . Sirius XM Radio . 2008-09-15 . 2008-09-09 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081019013514/http://prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/09-09-2008/0004881780&EDATE= . October 19, 2008 .
  26. SIRIUS XM Radio to Launch Paul McCartney's Fireman Radio . Sirius XM Radio . 2009-02-06 . 2009-02-05 .
  27. Dave Matthews Band Radio To Air on SIRIUS XM Radio . Sirius XM Radio . 2009-06-04 . 2009-05-26 . "Dave Matthews Band Radio" to broadcast non-stop Dave Matthews Band music, plus exclusive stories from all four band members.
  28. SIRIUS XM Radio to Launch The Woodstock Channel in Celebration of Woodstock's 40th Anniversary . Sirius XM Radio . 2009-08-15 . 2009-08-07 . "The Woodstock Channel" to highlight Woodstock's performers with music and interviews.