Satellite and streaming radio platform SiriusXM will debut more than two dozen holiday-themed channels this season, including a new one that will see the radio service partner with NBC late night comedian Jimmy Fallon, the company affirmed this week.
The channel, called “Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Radio,” will offer a mixture of holiday classics that are hand-picked by Fallon himself, intertwined with funny stories, holiday-themed dedications to fans and an inside look at the making of Fallon’s new album “Holiday Seasoning” that will drop in November. It will be exclusively available on SiriusXM’s streaming radio platform.
A number of other SiriusXM fan favorites will return this year, including “Hallmark Radio,” “Mannheim Steamroller Channel” and “Trans-Siberian Orchestra Radio.” Most popular channels will be available on the satellite and streaming radio platform, while a handful will be exclusively to the SiriusXM app for phones, tablets, smart speakers and connected TVs.
SiriusXM offers an extended trial subscription of its streaming radio platform to new and returning customers who sign up by clicking or tapping this link. The full list of SiriusXM holiday channels launching on November 1 is available below:
Satellite and Streaming Radio
Holiday Traditions (SiriusXM Channel 71): Traditional holiday-themed song from the 1940s through the 1970s, including artists like Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, Ray Conniff and Nat King Cole. Available on SiriusXM hardware radios and the SiriusXM app.
Christmas Spirit (SiriusXM Channel 63): Christmas music from Christian-themed artists and musicians, celebrating the true reason for the season.
Country Christmas (SiriusXM Channel 58): Timeless Christmas songs sung by country superstars like George Strait, Carrie Underwood, Willie Nelson and more.
Hallmark Channel Radio (SiriusXM Channel 107): Hear timeless Christmas music and carols that celebrate the joy of the season, including music from this year’s Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas movies — the perfect way to embrace the wonder of the season with loved ones near and far all season long.
Holly (SiriusXM Channel 600): Contemporary hits from artists like Mariah Carey, Michael Bublé, Dean Martin, Kelly Clarkson, Pentatonix, Josh Groban, John Legend, Brenda Lee, Train, Gwen Stefani.
Jolly Christmas (SiriusXM Channel 105): Upbeat, energetic, family-friendly holiday classics from The Chimpmunks to Gene Autry, this holiday station is guaranteed to put you in a good mood and get you ready for the festive season.
Smokey’s Holiday Soul Town (SiriusXM Channel 74): Tune in to classic soul, Motown, and R&B holiday music from the 60s through today, featuring artist and bands such as Aretha Franklin, Temptations, James Brown, Lou Rawls, Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick, The Jackson 5, The Four Tops, The Supremes, John Legend, Boyz II Men, and more.
SiriusXM Streaming Radio (App) Only
70s/80s Holidays: Favorite holiday-themed songs from the 1970s and 1980s.
Acoustic Christmas: Unplug from seasonal stress with a blend of Christmas songs from Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgrave, The Lumineers and other emerging singer-songwriters.
Cool Jazz Christmas: Contemporary jazz holiday songs.
Holiday Chill-Out: Holiday songs, reimagined as downtempo tracks, from artists like Lost Frequencies, D.J. Styles, Kaskade and more.
Holiday Instrumentals: The perfect background soundtrack for your office or at-home holiday parties, or just when you want to unwind to holiday favorites without the vocals. String, piano and orchestral versions of timeless holiday songs.
Holiday Pops: Enjoy Christmas carols and holiday favorites performed by the greatest classical artists of all-time, including the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Luciano Pavarotti, New York Philharmonic, King’s College Choir, Boston Pops, and Thomas Hampson.
Holidays with Jessi & Friends: Celebrate the holidays with Jessi Cruickshank and friends as they bring you a festive mix of comedy, stories, and music, with heartwarming holiday traditions, favorite recipes, and more. Plus, enjoy the ultimate holiday playlist with hits from Michael Bublé, Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, and a mix of pop, rock, country, and classics.
Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Radio: Celebrate the holiday season by listening to a mix of classic holiday songs personally picked by Jimmy Fallon as well as funny stories, behind-the-scenes interviews with famous friends and holiday dedications to fans around the world. This channel will also give us a rare and intimate look into the making of Jimmy Fallon’s new comedy album, Holiday Seasoning, featuring the Jonas Brothers, the Roots, Justin Timberlake, Ariana Grande, Megan Thee Stallion, Meghan Trainor, Dolly Parton and more.
Jingle Jamz: Old school and R&B holiday songs, reimagined.
Kids Christmas: Kid-friendly holiday tunes.
Mannheim Stemroller Channel: Celebrate the holidays with Chip Davis of Mannheim Steamroller, featuring the band’s signature blend of symphonic, new age, and rock inspired Christmas music. Explore more than three decades of their majestic sounds, plus Chip’s groundbreaking Fresh Aire music.
Navidad: Tap into Latin holiday music and traditional sounds, featuring Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, José Feliciano, Tito El Bambino, Marco Antonio Solís, and Fania All-Stars.
New Year’s Nation: Your ultimate New Year’s party soundtrack featuring the biggest, upbeat party hits to ring in the new year! (This streaming channel will debut on December 27.)
Noel Incontournable: Tap into Francophone Christmas classics and contemporary holiday hits from the 60s to today with music from Ginette Reno, Bruno Pelletier, and Laurence Nerbonne.
Radio Hanukkah: Extensive collection of Hanukkah music, including contemporary, traditional and children’s Hanukkah selections. (This streaming channel will debut December 24.)
Real Jazz Holiday: Holiday songs reimagined through the lens of classical and new jazz artists.
Rockin Xmas: When your holiday party needs things turned up a notch, listen to covers, live tracks and reimaginations of traditional songs with a rock twist.
Sleep Christmas: He knows when you are sleeping, and he knows when you’re awake — so, if you need a little extra help getting to sleep before Santa comes to town, stream these meditative holiday tracks.
Trans-Siberia Orchestra Radio: Dive into the realm where rock pushes classical boundaries, holiday classics fuse with powerful electric guitars, and a diverse array of vocals come together to create storytelling like no other. Hear the band’s iconic Christmas discography and much more.
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