The Billy Joel Channel Returns to SiriusXM With New Specials
Hear new Billy-hosted shows, exclusive specials, and a celebration of the 50th anniversary of “Turnstiles” all September long.
The Billy Joel Channel returns to SiriusXM for the month of September with Billy Joel’s biggest hits, deep cuts, live performances, stories from throughout his career, and exclusive specialty programming — including the brand-new “Billy Joel: Scenes From A Hit Parade” and new “BJ The DJ” shows hosted by Billy himself.
Beginning Tuesday, September 1 at 3am ET, listen to The Billy Joel Channel on Channel 93 on satellite radios and the SiriusXM app through Thursday, October 1 at 3am ET.
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How to Listen
From September 1 at 3am ET through October 1 at 3am ET, listen to The Billy Joel Channel on Channel 93 on satellite radios and the SiriusXM app.
New: New Questions And Answers…With A Little Music Too
A live call-in special with Billy Joel, moderated by Lou Simon.
Confirmed airings include:
- Live Premiere: Thursday, September 24 at 2pm ET
- Friday, September 25 at 6pm ET
- Saturday, September 26 at 9am ET
- Sunday, September 27 at 11am and 9pm ET
- Tuesday, September 29 at 4pm ET
New: Billy Joel: Scenes From A Hit Parade
Take a chronological trip through Billy Joel’s chart history with the brand-new “Billy Joel: Scenes From A Hit Parade.”
The special features all 33 Billy Joel songs to reach the Billboard Top 40, beginning with 1974’s “Piano Man” and continuing through 1993’s “All About Soul.”
Confirmed airings include:
- Tuesday, September 1 at 12pm ET
- Thursday, September 3 at 8am ET
- Saturday, September 5 at 7pm ET
- Tuesday, September 8 at 6am ET
- Wednesday, September 9 at 5pm ET
- Friday, September 11 at 11am ET
- Monday, September 14 at 3pm ET
- Wednesday, September 16 at 9pm ET
- Sunday, September 20 at 10am ET
- Monday, September 21 at 6pm ET
- Wednesday, September 23 at 9am ET
- Friday, September 25 at 1pm ET
- Monday, September 28 at 7am ET
- Tuesday, September 29 at 8pm ET
New: BJ The DJ Hosted by Billy Joel
Billy takes over the airwaves for brand-new “BJ The DJ” shows, playing his favorite songs from his favorite artists with each episode built around a different musical genre or theme.
Billy’s Favorite Musical Storytellers
Billy plays story songs from some of his favorite musical storytellers.
- Monday, September 7 at 8pm ET
- Wednesday, September 9 at 9am ET
- Friday, September 11 at 5pm ET
- Sunday, September 27 at 8am ET
- Tuesday, September 29 at 12am ET
- Wednesday, September 30 at 11am ET
Billy’s Favorite Covers
Billy plays his favorite examples of musical artists covering songs by others.
- Tuesday, September 15 at 10am ET
- Thursday, September 17 at 9pm ET
- Sunday, September 20 at 3pm ET
- Friday, September 25 at 11am ET
- Monday, September 28 at 6pm ET
- Wednesday, September 30 at 11pm ET
Celebrate 50 Years of Billy Joel’s Turnstiles
The Billy Joel Channel celebrates the 50th anniversary of Billy’s classic album Turnstiles with special track-by-track programs and a fantasy concert featuring live performances of the album’s songs.
Turnstiles – 50th Anniversary Edition Track-By-Track Special
Hear Billy revisit Turnstiles track by track and share the stories behind the landmark album 50 years after its release.
- Tuesday, September 1 at 8am ET
- Friday, September 4 at 5pm ET
- Tuesday, September 8 at 10pm ET
- Sunday, September 13 at 12pm ET
- Wednesday, September 16 at 6am ET
- Saturday, September 19 at 6pm ET
- Monday, September 21 at 9am ET
- Sunday, September 27 at 4pm ET
- Tuesday, September 29 at 8am ET
- Wednesday, September 30 at 5pm ET
Turnstiles – Celebrity Edition Track-By-Track Special
Celebrate 50 years of Turnstiles with a special celebrity track-by-track edition.
- Thursday, September 3 at 9pm ET
- Saturday, September 5 at 11am ET
- Thursday, September 10 at 4pm ET
- Friday, September 11 at 7am ET
- Wednesday, September 16 at 6pm ET
- Friday, September 18 at 11am ET
- Tuesday, September 22 at 10pm ET
- Thursday, September 24 at 10am ET
- Monday, September 28 at 1pm ET
- Wednesday, September 30 at 7am ET
Turnstiles Fantasy Concert
Hear Billy Joel’s Turnstiles album played live in its entirety, using concert recordings from throughout his career.
- Friday, September 4 at 9am ET
- Sunday, September 6 at 9pm ET
- Wednesday, September 9 at 1pm ET
- Saturday, September 12 at 6pm ET
- Monday, September 14 at 12pm ET
- Thursday, September 17 at 4pm ET
- Tuesday, September 22 at 8am ET
- Friday, September 25 at 11pm ET
- Monday, September 28 at 9pm ET
- Tuesday, September 29 at 12pm ET
Billy Joel-Hosted Specials
Throughout September, hear Billy himself tell the stories behind his music, share favorite songs and artists, revisit classic albums, and look back on memorable moments from his career.
| Track-By-Track | Billy breaks down his albums track by track, sharing stories behind songs from Piano Man through River of Dreams. Featured editions include Turnstiles, 52nd Street, An Innocent Man, Glass Houses, The Nylon Curtain, The Stranger, Storm Front, and more. |
| BJ The DJ | Billy plays favorite songs from favorite artists in themed episodes including “Artists I Wish I’d Seen Live,” “Songs I Wish I’d Written,” “Billy’s Favorite Keyboard Players,” R&B, rock, singer-songwriter and pop specials, favorite ’60s records, instrumentals, movie music, and more. |
| What Was I Thinking? | Billy explains how some of his favorite songs and artists influenced his own music. |
| New York State of Mind Special | Billy shares memories of growing up in and around New York City. |
| Around The World Special | Billy tells stories from touring around the world and recalls memorable stops along the way. |
| Billy Joel A To Z | Billy plays and introduces his original studio recordings alphabetically, from “A Matter Of Trust” to “Zanzibar.” |
| Billy Joel’s 88 Key Cuts | Hear a fan-voted countdown of Billy Joel’s 88 most essential original songs. |
| Iconic: Billy Joel At Madison Square Garden | Billy looks back on his record-breaking 10-year residency at Madison Square Garden in New York City. |
| Billy Joel: An Evening of Questions and Answers | Hear a fan-focused Q&A with Billy hosted by Mark Goodman at the Faena Theater in Miami Beach. |
More Billy Joel Channel Specials
The September pop-up also features Billy Joel concerts, fantasy concerts, guest DJs, and conversations with the musicians who have shared the stage with him.
| Billy Joel: Final MSG Residency Show | Relive the final performance of Billy’s legendary 10-year Madison Square Garden residency, featuring backstage pre-show interviews with members of his band. |
| Stranger Fantasy Concert | Hear The Stranger performed live in its entirety using concert recordings from throughout Billy’s career. |
| Celebrity DJ Picks | Famous Billy Joel fans and members of Billy’s band share their favorite Billy songs, including Lords of 52nd Street, Matt Nathanson, Pat Monahan, Gavin DeGraw, Garth Brooks, Don Henley, Andrew McMahon, Lorraine Bracco, Chazz Palminteri, and more. |
| Alexa Ray Joel Guest DJ | Billy’s daughter Alexa Ray Joel shares some of her favorite songs by her dad. |
| Stories From The Stage: A Conversation With Billy’s Band | David Fricke hosts a conversation with members of Billy Joel’s band. |
Billy Joel Channel Schedule: September 1–30
See the currently confirmed specialty programming schedule below.
| Date | Time (ET) | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, September 1 | 8am | Track-By-Track: Turnstiles (50th Anniversary Edition) |
| Tuesday, September 1 | 12pm | Billy Joel: Scenes From A Hit Parade |
| Tuesday, September 1 | 7pm | BJ The DJ: Artists I Wish I’d Seen Live |
| Tuesday, September 1 | 11pm | Around The World Special |
| Wednesday, September 2 | 8am | Billy Joel A To Z |
| Wednesday, September 2 | 10pm | New York State of Mind Special |
| Thursday, September 3 | 8am | Billy Joel: Scenes From A Hit Parade |
| Thursday, September 3 | 3pm | BJ The DJ: Songs I Wish I’d Written |
| Thursday, September 3 | 6pm | Top Ten Celebrity DJ Picks: Lords of 52nd Street |
| Thursday, September 3 | 9pm | Track-By-Track: Turnstiles (Celebrity Edition) |
| Friday, September 4 | 12am | The Stranger Fantasy Concert |
| Friday, September 4 | 9am | Turnstiles Fantasy Concert |
| Friday, September 4 | 1pm | Top Ten Celebrity DJ Picks: Matt Nathanson |
| Friday, September 4 | 5pm | Track-By-Track: Turnstiles (50th Anniversary Edition) |
| Friday, September 4 | 9pm | Billy Joel: Final MSG Residency Show |
| Saturday, September 5 | 1am | BJ The DJ: Billy’s Favorite Keyboard Players |
| Saturday, September 5 | 6am | Stories From The Stage: A Conversation With Billy’s Band |
| Saturday, September 5 | 11am | Track-By-Track: Turnstiles (Celebrity Edition) |
| Saturday, September 5 | 3pm | What Was I Thinking? Volume 1 |
| Saturday, September 5 | 7pm | Billy Joel: Scenes From A Hit Parade |
| Sunday, September 6 | 2am | Track-By-Track: An Innocent Man |
| Sunday, September 6 | 9am | Top Ten Celebrity DJ Picks: Pat Monahan |
| Sunday, September 6 | 1pm | Track-By-Track: 52nd Street |
| Sunday, September 6 | 5pm | BJ The DJ: Billy’s Favorite 60s Records Pt. 1 |
| Sunday, September 6 | 9pm | Turnstiles Fantasy Concert |
| Monday, September 7 | 8am | Billy Joel’s 88 Key Cuts |
| Monday, September 7 | 8pm | BJ The DJ: Billy’s Favorite Musical Storytellers |
| Tuesday, September 8 | 6am | Billy Joel: Scenes From A Hit Parade |
| Tuesday, September 8 | 12pm | BJ The DJ: R&B Show Volume 1 |
| Tuesday, September 8 | 4pm | Top Ten Celebrity DJ Picks: Gavin DeGraw |
| Tuesday, September 8 | 7pm | BJ The DJ: Pop Songs Volume 1 |
| Tuesday, September 8 | 10pm | Track-By-Track: Turnstiles (50th Anniversary Edition) |
| Wednesday, September 9 | 9am | BJ The DJ: Billy’s Favorite Musical Storytellers |
| Wednesday, September 9 | 1pm | Turnstiles Fantasy Concert |
| Wednesday, September 9 | 5pm | Billy Joel: Scenes From A Hit Parade |
| Thursday, September 10 | 12am | Track-By-Track: The Nylon Curtain |
| Thursday, September 10 | 8am | BJ The DJ: Billy’s Favorite 60s Records Pt. 2 |
| Thursday, September 10 | 12pm | Top Ten Celebrity DJ Picks: Don Henley |
| Thursday, September 10 | 4pm | Track-By-Track: Turnstiles (Celebrity Edition) |
| Thursday, September 10 | 9pm | Iconic: Billy Joel At Madison Square Garden |
| Friday, September 11 | 1am | BJ The DJ: Rock Show Volume 1 |
| Friday, September 11 | 7am | Track-By-Track: Turnstiles (Celebrity Edition) |
| Friday, September 11 | 11am | Billy Joel: Scenes From A Hit Parade |
| Friday, September 11 | 5pm | BJ The DJ: Billy’s Favorite Musical Storytellers |
| Friday, September 11 | 8pm | Top Ten Celebrity DJ Picks: Garth Brooks |
| Saturday, September 12 | 9am | What Was I Thinking? Volume 2 |
| Saturday, September 12 | 1pm | Billy Joel: An Evening of Questions and Answers |
| Saturday, September 12 | 6pm | Turnstiles Fantasy Concert |
| Saturday, September 12 | 10pm | BJ The DJ: Singer-Songwriter Show Volume 1 |
| Sunday, September 13 | 8am | BJ The DJ: Billy’s Favorite Instrumentals |
| Sunday, September 13 | 12pm | Track-By-Track: Turnstiles (50th Anniversary Edition) |
| Sunday, September 13 | 4pm | Alexa Ray Joel Guest DJ |
| Sunday, September 13 | 9pm | Track-By-Track: Glass Houses |
| Monday, September 14 | 8am | BJ The DJ: R&B Show Volume 2 |
| Monday, September 14 | 12pm | Turnstiles Fantasy Concert |
| Monday, September 14 | 3pm | Billy Joel: Scenes From A Hit Parade |
| Monday, September 14 | 9pm | Top Ten Celebrity DJ Picks: Andrew McMahon |
| Tuesday, September 15 | 7am | Track-By-Track: Piano Man |
| Tuesday, September 15 | 10am | BJ The DJ: Billy’s Favorite Covers |
| Tuesday, September 15 | 1pm | Billy Joel A To Z |
| Wednesday, September 16 | 6am | Track-By-Track: Turnstiles (50th Anniversary Edition) |
| Wednesday, September 16 | 11am | What Was I Thinking? Volume 3 |
| Wednesday, September 16 | 3pm | BJ The DJ: Pop Songs Volume 2 |
| Wednesday, September 16 | 6pm | Track-By-Track: Turnstiles (Celebrity Edition) |
| Wednesday, September 16 | 9pm | Billy Joel: Scenes From A Hit Parade |
| Thursday, September 17 | 8am | Top Ten Celebrity DJ Picks: Lorraine Bracco |
| Thursday, September 17 | 12pm | Track-By-Track: The Bridge |
| Thursday, September 17 | 4pm | Turnstiles Fantasy Concert |
| Thursday, September 17 | 9pm | BJ The DJ: Billy’s Favorite Covers |
| Friday, September 18 | 7am | Track-By-Track: The Stranger |
| Friday, September 18 | 11am | Track-By-Track: Turnstiles (Celebrity Edition) |
| Friday, September 18 | 5pm | BJ The DJ: Singer-Songwriter Show Volume 2 |
| Friday, September 18 | 10pm | Top Ten Celebrity DJ Picks: Mike DelGuidice |
| Saturday, September 19 | 9am | Top Ten Celebrity DJ Picks: Mark Rivera |
| Saturday, September 19 | 1pm | BJ The DJ: Billy’s Favorite 60s Records Pt. 3 |
| Saturday, September 19 | 6pm | Track-By-Track: Turnstiles (50th Anniversary Edition) |
| Saturday, September 19 | 9pm | Top Ten Celebrity DJ Picks: Chazz Palminteri |
| Sunday, September 20 | 7am | BJ The DJ: 3-Instrument Bands |
| Sunday, September 20 | 10am | Billy Joel: Scenes From A Hit Parade |
| Sunday, September 20 | 3pm | BJ The DJ: Billy’s Favorite Covers |
| Sunday, September 20 | 6pm | Billy Joel: Final MSG Residency Show |
| Monday, September 21 | 9am | Track-By-Track: Turnstiles (50th Anniversary Edition) |
| Monday, September 21 | 2pm | Top Ten Celebrity DJ Picks: The Hang with Carl Fischer |
| Monday, September 21 | 6pm | Billy Joel: Scenes From A Hit Parade |
| Monday, September 21 | 11pm | Track-By-Track: The River Of Dreams |
| Tuesday, September 22 | 8am | Turnstiles Fantasy Concert |
| Tuesday, September 22 | 11am | Top Ten Celebrity DJ Picks: Lords of 52nd Street |
| Tuesday, September 22 | 3pm | Track-By-Track: Streetlife Serenade |
| Tuesday, September 22 | 7pm | What Was I Thinking? Volume 4 |
| Tuesday, September 22 | 10pm | Track-By-Track: Turnstiles (Celebrity Edition) |
| Wednesday, September 23 | 9am | Billy Joel: Scenes From A Hit Parade |
| Wednesday, September 23 | 4pm | BJ The DJ: Rock Show Volume 2 |
| Wednesday, September 23 | 9pm | Top Ten Celebrity DJ Picks: Matt Nathanson |
| Thursday, September 24 | 12am | BJ The DJ: Goes To The Movies |
| Thursday, September 24 | 10am | Track-By-Track: Turnstiles (Celebrity Edition) |
| Thursday, September 24 | 2pm | New Questions And Answers…With A Little Music Too |
| Thursday, September 24 | 7pm | Top Ten Celebrity DJ Picks: Pat Monahan |
| Thursday, September 24 | 10pm | Track-By-Track: Storm Front |
| Friday, September 25 | 7am | Top Ten Celebrity DJ Picks: Gavin DeGraw |
| Friday, September 25 | 11am | BJ The DJ: Billy’s Favorite Covers |
| Friday, September 25 | 1pm | Billy Joel: Scenes From A Hit Parade |
| Friday, September 25 | 6pm | New Questions And Answers…With A Little Music Too |
| Friday, September 25 | 11pm | Turnstiles Fantasy Concert |
| Saturday, September 26 | 9am | New Questions And Answers…With A Little Music Too |
| Saturday, September 26 | 2pm | Billy Joel’s 88 Key Cuts |
| Sunday, September 27 | 8am | BJ The DJ: Billy’s Favorite Musical Storytellers |
| Sunday, September 27 | 11am | New Questions And Answers…With A Little Music Too |
| Sunday, September 27 | 4pm | Track-By-Track: Turnstiles (50th Anniversary Edition) |
| Sunday, September 27 | 9pm | New Questions And Answers…With A Little Music Too |
| Monday, September 28 | 7am | Billy Joel: Scenes From A Hit Parade |
| Monday, September 28 | 1pm | Track-By-Track: Turnstiles (Celebrity Edition) |
| Monday, September 28 | 6pm | BJ The DJ: Billy’s Favorite Covers |
| Monday, September 28 | 9pm | Turnstiles Fantasy Concert |
| Tuesday, September 29 | 12am | BJ The DJ: Billy’s Favorite Musical Storytellers |
| Tuesday, September 29 | 8am | Track-By-Track: Turnstiles (50th Anniversary Edition) |
| Tuesday, September 29 | 12pm | Turnstiles Fantasy Concert |
| Tuesday, September 29 | 4pm | New Questions And Answers…With A Little Music Too |
| Tuesday, September 29 | 8pm | Billy Joel: Scenes From A Hit Parade |
| Wednesday, September 30 | 7am | Track-By-Track: Turnstiles (Celebrity Edition) |
| Wednesday, September 30 | 11am | BJ The DJ: Billy’s Favorite Musical Storytellers |
| Wednesday, September 30 | 5pm | Track-By-Track: Turnstiles (50th Anniversary Edition) |
| Wednesday, September 30 | 11pm | BJ The DJ: Billy’s Favorite Covers |
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