XM Satellite Radio Goes ‘Strait Country’
XM Satellite Radio has announced that beginning April 1 George Strait will be getting his own channel, called “Strait Country,” on channel 17! The launch date is made to coincide with the release of Strait’s 37th album “Troubadour.”
“It’s always a thrill to hear one of your songs played on the radio, but to have XM Radio dedicate an entire channel to my music is just amazing. I’m hoping fans and the millions of XM subscribers will enjoy hearing the new music from ‘Troubadour,’ as well as revisiting their favorites from years past,” said Strait.
It’s not a permanent station, sadly, but will be available until May 31. Nothing to fear, though - the station will be packed with George Strait music, interviews with George, his friends and family, and other programs that celebrate Strait’s influence on country music. Tracks from “Troubadour” will also be highlighted every hour.
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7 opinions for XM Satellite Radio Goes ‘Strait Country’
Sherry Willis
May 3, 2008 at 3:42 pm
My husband and I love listening to George on XMRadio and we love his interviews. I just made a demo of two songs that I wrote especially with George in mind. How can I send it to him? I believe that if he would take five minutes to listen to them, he would like them. Sherry
anthony
May 12, 2008 at 9:22 pm
i love the station and think george is the best country singer in the business! i look forward to him making more number 1 songs in the future…
Sheryl
May 14, 2008 at 6:25 pm
I have loved George Strait since I first heard him and I love Strait Country. Please keep it on XM.
Peggy Emerson
May 22, 2008 at 10:37 pm
I love George Strait and his music and what he stands for. I am crazy about Strait Country on the radio. I get to listen to it on my Directv. I have Sirrius Satellite Radio at my business and was fixing to switch, so I could listen to George all day at work, but found out it is not a permanent station…All I can say is “WHY NOT?” It is so great.
Toy Long
Jun 2, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Oh, my gosh, it has only been two days since Strait Country left XM radio. I already miss it terribly. That was the best two months that I have heard on XM radio since I got it. Please consider bringing it back!!!
SuperDave
Jun 3, 2008 at 11:16 pm
George Strait deserves his own channel and it should go on forever!
Missy
Jun 16, 2008 at 1:42 pm
I am SO disappointed that it is gone. I never took my XM radio off of George Strait channell! That was the best on XM for Strait Fans! Please bring it back!
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