Music Channels on DIRECTV – {List Updated 2023}

Music Channels on Directv: Being a DIRECTV subscriber, you might have wanted to learn about its music channels. Does DIRECTV have any music channels? How many of them are there? What are their channel numbers? Today, in this write-up, we will discuss the range of music channels DIRECTV provides its subscribers.

Music Channels on DIRECTV  Full Guide


Music Channels on Directv


The Music Choice Channels of DIRECTV can be accessed with the help of a DIRECTV subscription. 

Channel ListChannel No
Urban: Hot Jamz (Hip Hop)825
Instrumental: Beautiful Instrumentals820
Urban: Silky Soul843
International: Reggae863
Salsa Music channel874
The American music872
 Music for Adults/Pop Y2K Hits 817
Oldies: 80′s Hits805
Latin Jazz879
Specialty: Blues854
Tavern in Honky Tonk Country811
Hottest Hits of Pop/Adult Contemporary818
Alternative: Flashback/New Wave839
Rock en Espanol878
Latin Hits871
Pop/Adult: Today’s Hits816
Standards: Silver Screen822
Full Metal Jacket: Rock830
Hair Guitar: Rock Music829
Folk: Folk Rock813
Religious: Hallelujah828
Irish*883
Country: Hit Country809
Specialty: 8-Tracks840
Standards: Singers-Songwriters836
Fiesta Tropical*870
Pop/Adult Contemporary821
Rock: Reality Bites838
Blues, rock, and red country music810
A modern country music814
Jazz*852
The alternative rock genre834
Alternative rock music for adults832
PUMP!*861
Urban: Old School Funk844
Classical: Symphonic864
Rock: Ink’d835
Religious: The Spirit826
Rock: Classic Rock833
Traditions-based country music808
Oldies: Malt Shop Oldies802
Bluegrass: Bluegrass812
Dance: SubTerranean858
Urban: Classic R&B842
Italian Bistro Blend*881
Great Standards*855
Urban: Hype (Explicit Lyrics)847
Jazz Big Band/Swing801
Workout with classic rock music862
Carnaval Brasileiro*877
Italian Contemporary*882
Oldies: 60′s Revolution803
Dance: Retro Disco845
Holiday & Happenings*815
Regional Mexican*873
Mariachi*876
Latin: Bailamos!869
Modern Workout860
Rock Classics: Classic Hits Blended837
Rock: College Rock831
Oldies: 70′s Hits804
Groove Lounge*824
Familiar Favorites*880
Rock: Soft Hits849
Urban: The Boombox (Explicit Lyrics)846
Piano Music Channel865
Health & Fitness: Zen857
Specialty: The Playground868
Rat Pack807
Religious: Gospel Glory827
Standards: Showtunes823
Classical: Light Classical866
Specialty: Be-Tween867
Jazz Vocal Band: Classic Jazz Music850
Rock: Spike (Explicit Lyrics)841
Hurbano875
Tranquility*884
Health & Fitness: New Age856
Dance: Dance859
90’s Hits: Pop/Adult Contemporary Music806
Jazz: Smooth Jazz851
Metro Blend*853
Alternative: Coffeehouse Rock848
Pop/Adult Contemporary: Love Songs819

While going above channel number 800 till 885, you would be able to listen to the songs of the golden era, classical music such as Jazz, Retro, Rock, Folk and even the kind of music used in Fitness. 

Music Channels on DIRECTV


Does DIRECTV Provide Any Music Channels?


Certainly yes. DIRECTV offers you a lot of music channels. While buying a package from DIRECTV, search for the music channels, and you can have unlimited access to them.


What is DIRECTV Music Channels?


  • The musically specialized channels in DIRECTV are known as Music Choice Channels.
  • These channels are helpful for people who don’t own a smartphone and are enthusiastic about listening to music. Thus, these channels will offer them songs of different genres. 
  • There are 84 music channels on DIRECTV, including radio channels. 
  • You have to tune into the channel, and the Music Choice Channels will please your ears.

The Genre of Music Accessible on the Music Choice Channels


The Music Choice Channel of DIRECTV is blessed with more than 80 channels, all solely dedicated to music listeners. 

For a brief idea, we have selected some of them for your readers.


Jazz Big Band/Swing


Channel Name                 Channel Number

Jazz Big Band/Swing       801

If you are a frequent visitor to bars, pubs, or even clubs, you must taste jazz music.  Found on channel number 801, this channel provides a range of Jazz songs and music for the listeners.  Jazz music is ensembled with a lot of classical music instruments such as Pianos, Saxophones, Percussion, etc. This kind of music is very well suited to a relaxing yet classy atmosphere.


Pop/Adult Contemporary: Hottest Hits


Channel Name                                          Channel Number

Pop/Adult Contemporary: Hottest Hits    818

Channel number 818 is the perfect channel for people who want to get updated with the latest music and songs. This channel is also known as Music Choice Max, as only on this channel will you be able to hear the trendiest music. It doesn’t cover any particular genre, which will be notified with a range of songs, artists, etc.  It can be called the channel of Hottest Hits.


Religious Music Channel/ Hallelujah


Channel Name                                      Channel Number

Religious Music Channel/ Hallelujah   828

If you are a religious person who loves to hear gospel hallelujah, then channel 828 is for you. This channel plays Christian songs with a high tempo and hand-clapping sounds, giving you the feeling of being amongst a mass of Christians.  People who are devoted to God are the ones that this Channel attracts.


Piano Music Channel


Channel Name              Channel Number

Piano Music Channel    865

The piano is one of the most ear-pleasing and beautiful instruments. And if you are a fan of Classical music, then no channel can be better for you than the Piano Music Channel. Not only songs, but you will also be able to hear the melody of your favorite music pieces. Who doesn’t love the piano cover of a song? Tune into channel number 865, and you will be mesmerized by the music.


Salsa Music Channel


Channel Name             Channel Number

Salsa Music Channel    874

Also known as Music Choice Tropical, Salsa Music Channel will let you bring out the inner dancer within you. This channel will make you energetic like anything.  Latin Americans love this channel, but if you are also a fan of dance-oriented music with some sauciness, this is the right channel for you. Some other likable music channels are Band music, Regional music, Rock music, Countrywide music channels, Hip Hop, etc.


Accessing Music Choice Channels in DIRECTV


To gain access to the DIRECTV Music Channels:

  • Take the help of your DIRECTV remote.
  • Tune in both your DRV box and the smart TV.
  • Press the channel number that you want to listen to on the remote. 
  • After this, you will be able to enjoy the channel without any disturbance. 

Wrap Up


DIRECTV provides a range of music channels for music lovers. You will find channels dedicated to every genre of music.  If you are a DIRECTV subscriber, make sure to tune in to these channels, or even if you are not, the next time you buy a package of DIRECTV, then make sure to select channel 800 and above.


Frequently Asked Questions


Question: Do I have to take a different subscription for the music channels on DIRECTV?

Answer: No, you don’t have to apply for a different subscription to DIRECTV music channels. You can enjoy the music channels in the same subscription.

Question: How many music channels are there on DIRECTV?

Answer: As per the latest report, currently, there are 84 diverse music channels on DIRECTV.

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