If you’re a Sirius XM subscriber and a fan of Road Trip Radio, you may have noticed that the channel has disappeared from your radio dial. Road Trip Radio was a popular station that played classic rock and other driving-themed tunes. So what happened to it?
The Short Answer
Road Trip Radio was removed from the Sirius XM lineup in early 2020. The station’s programming was merged with another channel, Classic Vinyl.
The Long Answer
In January 2020, Sirius XM made some changes to its lineup of channels. As part of these changes, several channels were discontinued or merged with other channels.
One of the casualties of these changes was Road Trip Radio. The channel’s programming – which focused on classic rock and other music suitable for road trips – was combined with Classic Vinyl, another channel that played classic rock.
The result is a new channel called Classic Rewind, which combines the playlists of both Road Trip Radio and Classic Vinyl. According to Sirius XM, Classic Rewind “features ’70s and ’80s Classic Rock hits along with everything from Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin to Aerosmith and Van Halen.”
If you’re a fan of Road Trip Radio, you might be disappointed by this change. But there are still plenty of options for listening to classic rock on Sirius XM.
- Classic Rewind: As mentioned above, this channel now features the programming that used to be on Road Trip Radio.
- Classic Vinyl: This channel is still available and plays classic rock from the ’60s and ’70s.
- The Beatles Channel: If you’re a fan of the Fab Four, this channel plays all Beatles music all the time.
Why Did This Happen?
Sirius XM hasn’t given a specific reason for discontinuing Road Trip Radio. It’s possible that the channel simply wasn’t getting enough listeners to justify keeping it on the air.
It’s also worth noting that Sirius XM has been making changes to its lineup of channels for several years now. In some cases, channels are discontinued or merged with other channels to make room for new programming.
What Can You Do?
If you’re a Sirius XM subscriber and you’re unhappy about the loss of Road Trip Radio, there are a few things you can do.
- Contact Sirius XM: If you want to let Sirius XM know how you feel about the change, you can contact their customer service department. You can reach them by phone, email, or through their website.
- Explore Other Channels: As mentioned above, there are still plenty of options for listening to classic rock on Sirius XM.
Take some time to explore the other channels and find one that suits your tastes.
- Consider Other Options: If you’re not satisfied with Sirius XM’s lineup of channels, there are plenty of other options for streaming music. Services like Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora offer a wide variety of music options.
The Bottom Line
Road Trip Radio may be gone from the Sirius XM lineup, but there are still plenty of options for listening to classic rock while you’re on the road. Whether you stick with Classic Rewind or explore some of the other channels on Sirius XM – or even switch to a different music streaming service altogether – there’s no shortage of great music out there to enjoy while you drive.