Dish Network Music Channels
Dish Network offers 60 channels of
commercial-free SIRIUS Music around the clock. This is in comparison
to Directv® where you can get up to 73 XM Satellite Radio channels.
For a complete breakdown of the difference between these two satellite
tv providers you can see our Dish
Network vs. Directv® comparison page. You might also
want to visit the Directv®
music channels page for an in-depth look at what they have
to offer in comparison to Dish Network.
The music channels that you will get
with the Dish Network service include a variety of hip-hop, contemporary
pop, country, R&B, jazz, rock and classical channels. America’s Top
120 is the minimum Dish Network package that you would need to sign
up for in order to get the SIRIUS music channels.
Other Dish Network packages that include
the SIRIUS music channels are America’s Top 180 and America’s “Everything”
Pack. Also, by subscribing to certain high definition packages, you
will also be eligible to receive these music channels. The HDTV packages
that qualify include DishHD Silver, DishHD Gold and the DishHD Platinum
package.
Music Channel Selections
Below you will find a sampling of
the Dish Network music channels that are available when you sign up
with one of the packages mentioned above:
SIRIUS Hits 1 - If you are
looking for such musical artists as the Black Eyed Peas, Mariah Carey,
Green Day, Kelly Clarkson and other popular crooners that are current
chart toppers then SIRIUS Hits 1 may be what you are looking for.
StarLite - Offers a softer
mix of yesterday's musical artists as well as some of the more popular
artists today. Here you will find Elton John, Rod Stewart, Phil Collins,
Madonna, Faith Hill, the Backstreet Boys and more.
SIRIUS Love - When you are
in the mood for love there are no better musical artists to turn to
than Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion,
Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, Bryan Adams and more. You can even find
some James Taylor and Billy Joel thrown into the mix with SIRIUS Love.
SIRIUS Gold - Looking to reclaim
the simple melodies from years gone by? Fans of Elvis Presley, Buddy
Holly, The Drifters, The Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, The Four Seasons,
Ricky Nelson or Fats Domino and more will enjoy SIRIUS Gold.
Totally '70s - In the 1970's
the United States was in an era of musical transition. You either
love or hate the music from the 70's. There's just no in-between on
this one. The Totally '70s channel features a Top 30 countdown show
that focuses a specific year that is chosen from the decade and is
hosted by Dave Hoeffel.
Big '80s - The Big 80's is
the most popular music channel on SIRIUS. It features all four of
the original MTV VJs and plays songs from Bryan Adams, Madonna, Prince,
The Police, John Mellencamp and other hit music from the 80's.
Classic Vinyl - This is a Classic
Rock radio station that focuses on the '60s and early '70s. If you
are looking for a time machine then Classic Vinyl is for you.
The Vault - The Vault is also
a Classic Rock radio station but it focuses more on songs that were
lesser known and maybe considered to be 'sleepers'.
Underground Garage - Underground
Garage is run by guitarist Steven Van Zandt. The channel focuses on
'Garage Rock' and modern rock 'n' roll songs.
Radio Margaritaville - Owned
by Jimmy Buffett, Radio Margaritaville is a worldwide Internet radio
station that features around the clock music selections as well as
live webcasts of all Jimmy Buffett concerts. Other concerts are featured
as well.
Rolling Stones Radio - This
channel was originally dubbed "Horizons". Late in 2005 it was planned
that it would be renamed "The Globe". However, the decision
was made to name it "Rolling Stones Radio" instead. If you
are a fan of the Rolling Stones then this channel may be for you.
