As the United States marks its birthday, SIRIUS|XM presents a musical melting pot of songs all about America for a perfect holiday soundtrack. The Uncle Sam Channel will point your in the right direction for the perfect, patriotic music for any backyard BBQ or day at the beach, from James Brown’s “Living in America” to Grateful Dead’s “U.S. Blues”; from Simon & Garfunkel’s “America” to Tom Petty’s “American Girl.” Ch. 113 and Limited Engagements on SIRIUS Internet Radio.
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4th of July, E Street Radio
All Weekend Long
E Street Radio|SIRIUS 10; XM 58 E Street Radio will kick off its Independence Day celebrations with a broadcast of a performance by Southside Johnny from the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey, recorded live on Thursday, July 2. The celebrations will continue with a broadcast of the Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band concert in Frankfurt, Germany recorded live on Friday, July 3 from the band’s current Working On A Dream tour. You'll also hear live archived Bruce Springsteen July 4th concerts from the past, including the July 4, 1985 concert at Wembley Stadium, England, the July 4, 1992 concert in Barcelona, Spain and specially selected songs from a performance in 2008 in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Jamie Foxx Live from Las Vegas
The Foxxhole|SIRIUS 106; XM 149 Jamie Foxx takes The Foxxhole to Las Vegas for a special live broadcast during the beginning of his "Blame It" concert tour. The Foxxhole will exclusively broadcast the first song Jamie performs at the July 3 concert, bringing listeners all over the world straight to the front row.
The special edition of Foxx’s exclusive weekly Foxxhole radio show will air live July 3 at 5 pm ET from the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas as Jamie gets ready to perform there that night as part of his multi-city "Blame It" concert tour. Foxx and his Foxxhole radio crew will welcome special guests and bring listeners behind-the-scenes and inside all the action.
Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 Countdown —The Seventies
70s on 7|SIRIUS 7; XM 7 '70s on 7 will air the very first American Top 40 countdown, hosted by Casey Kasem, that debuted on July 4, 1970.
(2 hrs)
National Anthem
40s on 4|SIRIUS 4; XM 4 It’s a ‘40s patriotic salute to the birth of the great United States of America! We’ll be airing the National Anthem ("The Star Spangled Banner") performed by Duke Ellington and his Orchestra, followed by "The Stars and Stripes Forever" by Frankie Laine. Finally Frank Sinatra croons "America The Beautiful."
(1 hr)
Heart & Soul Live Broadcast from The Essence Music Festival In New Orleans
Heart & Soul|SIRIUS 51; XM 62 Sirius XM Heart & Soul will broadcast live from New Orleans during the 15th Anniversary of the Essence Music Festival, Friday, 7/3 and Saturday, 7/4 from 3 pm - 6 pm ET with host Mike Shannon Live from the Ford Stage at the Convention Center. With special guests Charlie Wilson, Eric Benet, Lalah Hathaway, Jasmine Sullivan and other stopping by our live broadcast. (3 hrs)
ShortCuts - Brad Paisley
The Highway|SIRIUS 60; XM 16 Brad Paisley, the reigning ACM and CMA Male Vocalist of the Year, spends part of his holiday weekend playing tour guide through every song on his new album American Saturday Night. From the songwriting, to the studio, to why he couldn’t make up his mind about what order the 14 songs would appear on the album, you’ll get the inside scoop on one of the hottest country CDs of the summer!
(1 hr)
Better Than Ezra Live Set on The Pulse
The Pulse|SIRIUS 12; XM 26 "Better than Ezra will perform an exclusive set on The Pulse and discuss their latest album Paper Empire.
As you celebrate the 4th, do it with the rockers from New Orleans."
(1 hr)
Deep Tracks Head Trip to Independence Day
Deep Tracks|SIRIUS 16; XM 40 Deep Tracks will feature songs of freedom and revolution by artists like Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Neil Young and more. (4 hrs)
Nordic Rox on The Spectrum
The Spectrum|SIRIUS 18; XM 45 Noted Swedish music journalist Sven Lindstrom will host an exclusive interview with Benny Andersson of Abba. Listeners will hear Andersson discuss his European hit single "Story of a Heart," which was co-written by Bjorn Ulvaeus, also of Abba. The exclusive interview with Benny Andersson will be broadcast on Sunday, July 5 at 11 pm ET.
(4 hrs)
All The Way Live Weekend
All Weekend Long
The Groove|SIRIUS 807; XM 64 We’re playing the live versions by your favorite artist such as Rick James, The Gap Band, Cameo, Luther, Maze and more. All weekend starting Saturday July 4th at 12 pm ET until Sunday July 5th at 12 am ET. (4 hrs)
American Metal Gods
Liquid Metal|SIRIUS 27; XM 42 Hard Attack, the best metal on or off the radio, gets all patriotic this July 4th by playing nothing but AMERICAN METAL GODS. It's a 24-hour tribute to pure American heavy metal bands like Pantera, Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, Machine Head, Testament, Lamb Of God, Cannibal Corpse, Slipknot, Fear Factory, Exodus, Morbid Angel and more.
Beginning Independence Day at 3 am ET.
(4 hrs)
Luis Enrique July 4th Weekend Concert
Caliente|SIRIUS 83; XM 85 This July 4 Weekend is going to be caliente! The Prince of Salsa, Luis Enrique will be performing music off his new album Ciclos and answers in studio questions from the fans! (1 hr)
Outlaw Country|SIRIUS 63; XM 12 The “Long Haired Country Boy” hosts this one-hour 4th of July special saluting the land of the free and the home of the brave. He’ll be spinning yarns and playing some of his favorite patriotic tunes by iconic Outlaws such as Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Hank Williams Jr. It ain’t no rag it’s a flag, and it will be flying proudly over Outlaw Country this Independence Day weekend.
(1 hr)
“Forefathers of Punk”
Faction|SIRIUS 28; XM 52 This 4th of July weekend, SiriusXM’s Faction celebrates the forefathers of punk. It’s red, white and spew in the spirit of '76 (1976 that is) from the bands who made Faction possible! All weekend, celebrate your freedom…to slam! The Forefathers of Punk Weekend, hosted by legendary punkers The Germs and X
(1 hr)
Celebrate the 4th with The Grateful Dead Channel
Thurs., 7/2 at 4 pm ET - Sun., 7/5
The Grateful Dead Channel|SIRIUS 32; XM 57 The Grateful Dead channel will celebrate the day of American Independence with music from the quintessential Dead album, American Beauty. (1 hr)
A Pops Star Spangled Spectacular
July 4, 1 pm - 7 pm
SIRIUS XM Pops|SIRIUS 79; XM 77 SIRIUS XM Pops will offer listeners an instrumental, traditional soundtrack for 4th of July festivities. Host Vincent Caruso will play favorite marches, movie tunes and patriotic favorites, including pieces from composers like John Philip Sousa, George Gershwin, Aaron Copeland, Leonard Bernstein and John Williams. (6 hrs)
Raw Dog Fireworks
July 4
Raw Dog Comedy|SIRIUS 104; XM 150 Pull up a nylon-webbed lawn chair, open up a cold can of something fizzy and bat your closed eyes with your knuckles – throw in some comedians and that’s your 4th of July Fireworks on Raw Dog.
Oooooh and aaaaah along with in for Mark Says Hi and Lewis Black, Gabriel Iglasias, Lisa Lampanelli, Greg Giraldo, Suzanne Whang, Brooke Hogan, Sklar Bros., Romany Malco and Doug Benson.
(6 hrs)
Red, White & Blue Collar
All July 4th Weekend
Blue Collar Radio|SIRIUS 103; XM 148 Tune in all weekend for all-American comedy and a special Blue Collar Radio backstage interview with Larry the Cable Guy, just moments before he steps onstage before 40,000+ fans at the home of his beloved Nebraska Cornhuskers, Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE.
(6 hrs)
The Doctor Is In on Halloween
Learn More About Doctor Radio Doctor Radio|SIRIUS 114; XM 119 On Doctor Radio, renowned nutritionists will share healthy alternatives for trick-or-treaters, dermatologists will advise on what costume makeup is best for your skin and the easiest to remover, vascular surgeons will offer fascinating facts about blood, and emergency room doctors will share stories of true blood and gore and what really goes on in the ER on Halloween night, psychologists explore why we have fears of things like black cats and walking under ladders, and doctors will share tips on how to keep kids safe. Doctor Radio is a 24/7 channel featuring live, call-in shows hosted by leading doctors from NYU Langone Medical Center. (6 hrs)
Patrick's Poptastic Weekend
10 am - 10 pm ET, July 4 & 5
Cosmo Radio|SIRIUS 111; XM 162 In celebration of Independence Day, Cosmo Radio’s Patrick Meagher — host of Cocktails with Patrick — is hosting a "Poptastic" weekend of American talent. Patrick will celebrate the talent found in the U.S.A. by airing his favorite interviews he did with American Idol contestants this season, including Scott Macintyre, Anoop Desai, Lil Rounds, Matt Giraud, Danny Gokey, runner up Adam Lambert and winner Kris Allen. Patrick’s Poptastic Weekend will also feature recaps of American Idol episodes, including in-depth analysis of the performances, fun facts about the contestants and much more.
(6 hrs)
Fiction Nation's Beach Book Round Up
SIRIUS XM Book Radio|SIRIUS 117; XM 163 Fiction Nation’s Beach Book Roundup is back! Every summer Kim Alexander makes her picks for the perfect books for listeners to lounge poolside with. This year, Kim’s summertime picks are: Lauren Lipton with her book Mating Habits of the North American WASP; Josh Bazell’s first novel, Beat the Reaper; Kate Furnivall’s The Girl from Junchow; and Tim Dorsey’s Nuclear Jellyfish. Join Kim as she talks with these authors on Fiction Nation on SIRIUS XM’s Book Radio.
Find out more at www.fictionnationonline.com.
(6 hrs)
Can Busch Repeat?
SIRIUS NASCAR Radio|SIRIUS 128; XM 128 Hear defending-champion Kyle Busch try to celebrate his independence from the field during the Coke Zero 400. Like every NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on SIRIUS, hear the main race call plus Driver2Crew Chatter and a NASCAR Officials channel. (3 hrs)
Gentlemen, Start Your Weekends
SIRIUS NASCAR Radio|SIRIUS 128; XM 128 The three-day weekend revs up with the Winn-Dixie 250 powered by Coca-Cola in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, live from Daytona International Speedway. (3 hrs)
Mike Church’s Road to Independence
July 4, 12 noon EST
SIRIUS Patriot|SIRIUS 144; XM 138 This 4th of July Mike Church is celebrating the story of America’s independence in the special radio drama, “The Road To Independence.” Hear the events that shaped our country from the people that fought for our freedom and marked the milestones that paved the way for our liberty. Ripped from the pages of history and brought to life, the “Road To Independence” starts airing July 4th beginning at noon EST.
(3 hrs)
Freewheelin' Live from Willie's Place
Road Dog Trucking|SIRIUS 147; XM 171 Willie’s Place is Willie Nelson’s biodiesel truckstop, featuring the Blue Skies Cafe, Whiskey River Saloon, Night Life Theater and SIRIUS XM’s Willie Place channel, the “honky tonk that never closes,” which broadcasts live daily from Carl’s Corner on SIRIUS channel 64 and XM channel 13. Truckers and their four-wheeler friends are invited to stop in and watch Chris T. and Meredith make the Freewheelin’ magic happen.
(3 hrs)
