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Morgan Wallen to debut year-round SiriusXM channel April 7, with exclusive Nashville performance April 2

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March 17, 2026/10:08 AM
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Morgan Wallen to debut year-round SiriusXM channel April 7, with exclusive Nashville performance April 2
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A permanent artist-branded channel and a one-off Nashville event

SiriusXM will launch a new, year-round audio channel dedicated to Morgan Wallen on April 7, expanding its slate of permanent artist-branded stations. The channel, titled “Morgan Wallen Radio,” is scheduled to appear on SiriusXM Channel 64 and on the SiriusXM app.

To introduce the channel, Wallen is set to perform an intimate, recorded concert at The Pinnacle in Nashville on April 2. The performance is designed as a limited-capacity event, with entry tied to fan and subscriber promotions. SiriusXM plans to air the concert as part of the channel’s kickoff on April 7.

What listeners can expect to hear

Programming for the 24/7 channel is built around Wallen’s catalog, along with music Wallen selects as influences and personal favorites. SiriusXM has said the station will include artist commentary and behind-the-scenes segments connected to Wallen’s recording and touring activities.

  • Rotating airplay of Wallen’s hits and deeper catalog tracks
  • Curated music beyond his own releases, reflecting his influences and listening habits
  • Exclusive on-air commentary and artist-hosted features
  • Tour-focused segments tied to rehearsal, setlists, and life on the road

How this differs from the 2025 channel run

The 2026 rollout marks a shift from SiriusXM’s earlier approach with Wallen. In 2025, SiriusXM launched “Morgan Wallen Radio” as a limited-run channel that was available through May 31, timed to the release window for Wallen’s album “I’m The Problem.” That earlier channel aired on Channel 57 and included album-focused programming, artist commentary, and fan check-ins originating from Wallen’s Nashville bar, This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen.

The new 2026 channel is positioned as a permanent, year-round station rather than a temporary promotional channel. SiriusXM has also indicated a limited free-access window for the channel in SiriusXM-equipped vehicles beginning at launch, intended to widen sampling beyond existing subscribers.

Nashville’s role in the launch

Nashville is central to the channel’s debut plan. The Pinnacle concert places a major touring act into a smaller venue setting, aligning with SiriusXM’s established model of exclusive performances recorded for broadcast. The April 2 show will be used to help anchor the April 7 channel launch, giving the rollout a live-event centerpiece in Wallen’s home market.

Key dates: April 2 (recorded performance at The Pinnacle, Nashville); April 7 (channel launch on SiriusXM Channel 64 and the SiriusXM app).

Further details on eligibility and entry mechanics for concert attendance have been released as part of the promotional campaign tied to the channel’s launch.