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* '''XM Green''' - Between [[2007-03-16]] and [[2007-03-18]], this channel featured Irish folk music in honor of [[Saint Patrick's Day]] on channel 200.<ref>{{cite press release |title=XM to Offer First-Ever Irish Music Channel as Part of St. Patrick's Day Holiday Programming Lineup |publisher=[[XM Satellite Radio]] |accessdate=2007-03-23 |date=[[2007-03-07]] |url=http://xmradio.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=1429 }}</ref>
* '''XM Green''' - Between [[2007-03-16]] and [[2007-03-18]], this channel featured Irish folk music in honor of [[Saint Patrick's Day]] on channel 200.<ref>{{cite press release |title=XM to Offer First-Ever Irish Music Channel as Part of St. Patrick's Day Holiday Programming Lineup |publisher=[[XM Satellite Radio]] |accessdate=2007-03-23 |date=[[2007-03-07]] |url=http://xmradio.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=1429 }}</ref>
* '''Larry!''' - Between [[2007-04-16]] and [[2007-04-20]], channel 130 featured replays of [[The Larry King Show]] along with interviews and new material.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=115922&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=982231&highlight= |title=XM Celebrates Larry King's 50 Years in Broadcasting With Dedicated Channel From April 16-April 20|accessdate=2008-01-02}}</ref>
* '''Larry!''' - Between [[2007-04-16]] and [[2007-05-04]], channel 130 featured replays of [[The Larry King Show]] along with interviews and new material.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=115922&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=982231&highlight= |title=XM Celebrates Larry King's 50 Years in Broadcasting With Dedicated Channel From April 16-April 20|accessdate=2008-01-02}}</ref> Originally scheduled for 5 days starting on [[2007-04-16]] the broadcast was extended due to the [[Virginia Tech Massacre]] and replayed the [[CNN]] coverage of [[Larry King Live]] that was aired during that week.
* '''Summer 2007''' - Between [[2007-06-20]] and [[2007-06-22]], this channel featured the greatest [[summer]]time songs ever recorded, aired on channel 120.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xmradio.com/onxm/features/summer_2007.xmc |title=Summer 2007 |accessdate=2007-06-11}}</ref>
* '''Summer 2007''' - Between [[2007-06-20]] and [[2007-06-22]], this channel featured the greatest [[summer]]time songs ever recorded, aired on channel 120.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xmradio.com/onxm/features/summer_2007.xmc |title=Summer 2007 |accessdate=2007-06-11}}</ref>
* '''Uncle Sam''' - Between [[2007-07-03]] and [[2007-07-05]], this channel featured patriotic music dedicated to the [[Fourth of July]]. The channel aired on XM Live 120.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.xmradio.com/onxm/features/uncle-sam.xmc |title=Uncle Sam | accessdate=2007-07-05}}</ref>
* '''Uncle Sam''' - Between [[2007-07-03]] and [[2007-07-05]], this channel featured patriotic music dedicated to the [[Fourth of July]]. The channel aired on XM Live 120.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.xmradio.com/onxm/features/uncle-sam.xmc |title=Uncle Sam | accessdate=2007-07-05}}</ref>

Revision as of 22:03, 2 January 2008

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.

Format Changes

These XM channels still exist on the lineup, but have made changes to its presentation method or playlist.

Former Stations

These channels are no longer part of the XM platform.

  • BET Uptown (XM62) - Urban Adult Contemporary station from BET. Brought in-house and changed to Suite 62.
  • C|Net Radio (XM130) - A simulcast of KNEW in San Francisco. The station was about news and information regarding technology. It changed formats due to financial losses. (Removed on 2/1/04)
  • C-Wave (XM105) - Outsourced Chinese language music channel. Was deleted when XM decided to move more programming in-house. (Removed on 8/26/02.)
  • CNNfn (XM128) - Complete coverage of business news. The network was shut down in 2002. (Removed on 12/2/02.)
  • CNN Sports Illustrated (XM141) - Sports News and In-Depth Features. The network was shut down on May 15, 2002. (Removed around 5/12/02)
  • USA Today (XM121) - News from USA Today and its staff in collaboration with XM. (Removed on 12/2/02.)
  • Discovery Channel Radio (XM161) - Discovery Channel programming. Originally programmed 24/7, then during nights and weekends. (Was removed on 9/1/05)
  • Babble On (XM168) - Talk channel geared towards teenage audience, deleted for low listenership. One of the first programming casualties of XM. (Removed on 12/2/02.)
  • Playboy Radio (XM205) - Premium channel provided by Playboy for an extra $4.99 a month. Was deleted due to low subscription turnout. (Added to lineup on 8/26/02. Removed on 9/1/05.) It has now resurfaced on Sirius Satellite Radio. It is available without an additional fee, but subscribers must "opt in" to receive the channel.
  • MTV Radio (XM155) - MTV audio simulcasts and pop hits. Also included Headbangers Ball and various MTV award shows. (Original channel that was on 25. Moved to 155 on 2/1/04. Removed from satellite lineup on 9/30/05.)
  • VH1 Radio (XM156) - VH1 audio simulcasts and pop hits. Also included Behind the Music. (Original channel that was on 24. Moved to 156 on 2/1/04. Removed from satellite lineup on 9/30/05.)
  • Buzz XM (XM166) - Hot Talk station provided for Clear Channel terrestrial talk shows, renamed "America Right" to complement Air America (originally called "America Left" but changed when Air America signed an exclusive deal with XM) (Was removed on 4/5/04)
  • XM News (XM120) - In-house news service. Third party channels defeated its purpose. (Was removed on 8/26/02.)
  • Tejano (XM93) - Tejano music channel owned and produced by Univision. When XM went to commercial free music, Univision pulled out.
  • Radio Taj (XM104) - Outsourced Indian language music channel. Was deleted when XM decided to move more programming in-house. (Removed on 8/26/02.)
  • Red Cross Radio (XM248) - A temporary channel used to aid victims of the Hurricane Katrina crisis.
  • NASCAR 2 (XM145) - Second NASCAR channel for pit crew audio. Added on 9/4/04. This station ended after the 2005 racing season and has not returned.
  • FIFA World Cup 2006 (XM148) - Was the home for english World Cup Soccer Commentary and Play-by-Play. Added on 3/24/06. This station left the day after the completion of the 2006 World Cup. (Removed on 7/10/06.)
  • Sporting News Radio (XM143) - This channel simulcasted the entire Sporting News Radio lineup until 8/28/06, when it was replaced with XM's in-house sports channel XM Sports Nation. The new channel still plays select SNR shows, especially on weekends.
  • MSNBC (XM130) - TV audio rebroadcast. Was removed on 9/4/06 due to scheduling changes across the XM platform.
  • NASCAR Radio (XM144) - NASCAR Racing and Talk. Was removed on 1/1/07 as the NASCAR contract expired and NASCAR's new deal with Sirius started. XM Produced shows were merged into XM Sports Nation, which now occupies the channel number.
  • Hear Music (XM 75) - The Voice of Music at Starbucks. Was removed on 2007-07-31, as bandwidth was used for XMX. This channel merged with XM Café to create Starbucks XM Café.
  • ABC News & Talk (XM 124) - News/talk and entertainment. Was removed on 2007-09-24, as Citadel Broadcasting will be shutting down operations of, or selling off, its satellite networks as a cost-cutting measure.

Channels which have changed ownership

Channels canceled before launch

  • XM announced in April 2006 that in late spring/early summer six regional News & Talk channels (XM 134-XM 139) would be added and provide regional news coverage for every area of the continental US. These channels were to have been provided by Clear Channel Communications and were to have been located in "Regional News, Talk & Music Channels." According to Jon Zellner via a subscriber email [1], Clear Channel decided to forego the launch of these channels. The category still exists for the 5 music channels and WLW. The original plan was to create a set of regionalized, five-minute newscasts. Each newscast was to carry 90 seconds of advertising, with the 3:30-minute balance devoted to regionally targeted news.

The channels were to be titled:

    • Northeast News and Talk
    • Southeast News and Talk
    • Midwest News and Talk
    • Middle America News and Talk
    • Southwest News and Talk
    • Northwest News and Talk

Channels of unknown status

  • XM Announced in 1/31/06 that they would be adding Traffic & Weather channels for Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver-Boulder, Milwaukee-Racine, Portland, Providence-Warwick-Pawtucket, Sacramento, San Antonio and Wilmington, DE to their NavTraffic product during the first quarter 2006. NavTraffic requires a subscription separate from the regular XM service. More information can be found here. Rumors are reporting that a Traffic & Weather station could be dropped for Cincinnati due to the recent addition of WLW on XM channel 173.

Seasonal

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.

  • Holly - Holly is one of XM's annual month-long Christmas music channels that plays all the holiday musical hits. Its playlist is similar to what one would find on an FM Adult Contemporary station that has switched to Christmas music.
  • Holiday Traditions - Another one of XM's holiday channels, Holiday Traditions focuses on older seasonal pop recordings.
  • Music City Holiday - This temporary XM holiday channel features country themed Christmas music. Formerly known (in 2005) as "A Nashville Christmas".
  • A Classical Christmas - This XM holiday channel plays classical music with a Christmas theme. It replaces XM Pops in December and is therefore presented in XM HD Surround. Formerly known (in 2005) as "Pops Holiday Classics".
  • Special Xmas - The most unusual of XM's holiday channels, Special Xmas features novelty holiday music. From songs by the likes of Alvin and the Chipmunks and Barney, to the more grown-up xL tastes from punk rock bands. Special X also plays this channel online and on DirecTV.
  • Radio Hanukkah - This channel was debuted in 2006 for the Hanukkah celebration. Radio Hanukkah featured the best in Jewish music, comedy, Broadway, talk and kids programming. This was the first radio channel dedicated exclusively to Jewish culture.

Micro-Channels

These channels are specialty themed channels to coincide with an event.

References

  1. ^ Redding Jr., Robert (2008-01-01). "Radio One to sever ties with XM". Retrieved 2008-01-02. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ "XM to Offer First-Ever Irish Music Channel as Part of St. Patrick's Day Holiday Programming Lineup" (Press release). XM Satellite Radio. 2007-03-07. Retrieved 2007-03-23. {{cite press release}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ "XM Celebrates Larry King's 50 Years in Broadcasting With Dedicated Channel From April 16-April 20". Retrieved 2008-01-02.
  4. ^ "Summer 2007". Retrieved 2007-06-11.
  5. ^ "Uncle Sam". Retrieved 2007-07-05.
  6. ^ "Live Earth". Retrieved 2007-07-09.
  7. ^ "Christmas In July". Retrieved 2007-07-26.
  8. ^ "Car-B-Q". Retrieved 2007-10-29.
  9. ^ "Igor". Retrieved 2007-10-29.
  10. ^ "Party City". Retrieved 2007-10-29.
  11. ^ "Dedicated Led Zeppelin Channel to Launch Exclusively on XM Beginning November 8" (Press release). XM Satellite Radio. 2007-11-07. Retrieved 2007-11-07. {{cite press release}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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