As Billy Joel prepares to go back on tour in 2025, The Billy Joel Channel returns to SiriusXM for a limited time, featuring stories from the Piano Man himself about his music and life.
Hear celebrity Guest DJ shows hosted by Don Henley, Garth Brooks, Alexa Ray Joel, Billy’s band members, and more. Billy hosts shows playing some of his favorite recordings by other artists as well as deep dives into the writing and meaning of his own songs. Plus, enjoy encore airings of Billy’s final show that concluded his residency at Madison Square Garden.
From January 4 through February 2, listen to The Billy Joel Channel on satellite channel 79 and streaming on the SiriusXM app.
| Track-By-Track | Billy walks us through each song on one of his albums with stories about their origin and more. |
| BJ The DJ | Billy is the DJ, handpicking songs he loves by artists he admires. |
| What Was I Thinking? | Hear the stories behind some of Billy’s best-known work, including the other songs and artists that inspired his craft. |
| Billy Joel: Final MSG Residency Show | Experience the final show of Billy Joel’s sold-out, record-breaking Madison Square Garden residency. |
| 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. |
| Stranger Fantasy Concert | Billy Joel’s “The Stranger” album is played live in its entirety, using concert recordings from throughout his career. |
| Alexa Ray Joel Guest DJ | Billy’s daughter handpicks her favorite Billy Joel songs and shares stories. |
| Top 10 Celebrity DJ Picks | Celebrity Guest DJs including Garth Brooks, Don Henley, and more play their top 10 favorite Billy Joel songs. |
| New York State of Mind Special | Billy shares memories of growing up around New York City. |
| Around The World Special | Billy tells stories about touring the world and some of the stops he’s made along the way. |
| Stories From The Stage: A Conversation With Billy’s Band | Billy’s backup band (all eight members) sits down with David Fricke to share stories of playing with Billy and more. |
| Billy Joel: An Evening of Questions and Answers | Mark Goodman hosts an exclusive, fan-focused Q&A session with Billy at the Faena Theater in Miami Beach, FL. |
| Billy Joel’s 88 Key Cuts | Billy hosts a countdown of his 88 most popular recordings, as picked by his fans. |
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