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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 1–13
See the currently confirmed specialty programming schedule below. Additional airtimes throughout September will be announced and added on a week-by-week basis.
| 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 |
Additional Billy Joel Channel specialty programming and airtimes will be confirmed throughout September. Check back for programming updates.
