Sirius XM Satellite Radio has announced it is reorganizing and reordering many of its channels. A statement from the satcaster says the changes "will make it simpler to navigate through the lineup so you'll spend less time searching and more time listening to what you like the most." The new changes take effect next Wednesday, May 4. Sirius XM subscribers' receivers will download and update the new channel information on May 4 once they are turned on that day.
Among the changes to Sirius XM's channel lineup: XM radios will now receive "SiriusXM Hits 1," which was previously available only on Sirius radios and XM Radio Online. "20 on 20," previously only available on XM radios and Sirius Internet Radio, will be available on Sirius radios beginning May 20th (Channel 3). For Sirius and XM radios, "SiriusXM Limited Engagements" on Channel 18 will be the new, dedicated home for our unique and exclusive 'pop-up' channels featuring music, comedy, talk and more.
Sirius XM has also combined "Sirius Left" and "American Left" to create "SiriusXM Left" (Channel 127). "Willie's Place" has joined forces with "The Roadhouse" to become "Willie's Roadhouse," on Sirius XM Channel 56, featuring music from Willie Nelson, along with other classic country artists.
Despite being merged for years, Sirius and XM have remained drastically different over the years, both relucting to take on many of their partner's channels. This move signals one of the first real changes in that stance since the two sides merged back in 2007. How this plans to affect future lineup changes and channel realignment is yet to be seen but it shows that the two sides are becoming more open to each other's content.
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