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PopRocks

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PopRocks
Broadcast areaUnited States
Canada
FrequencySirius XM Radio 6
Dish Network 6017
Programming
FormatPop rock
Ownership
OwnerSirius XM Radio
History
First air date
August 17, 2017
Former frequencies
Sirius XM 17 (2017–2020) Sirius XM 12 (2020-2023)
Technical information
ClassSatellite radio station
Links
Websitesiriusxm.com/channels/poprocks

PopRocks is a satellite radio music channel that plays pop rock music from the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. It airs on Sirius XM Radio (channel 6) and Dish Network.

History

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PopRocks debuted on August 17, 2017, as a full-time channel devoted to the pop-rock genre of music from the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s.[1][2]

On June 18, 2020, PopRocks moved from channel 17 to channel 12, replacing WHTZ (Z100). The Bridge took over PopRocks' former slot.[3]

On November 8, 2023 PopRocks moved from channel 12 to channel 6.

Content

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The show is currently hosted by Karen Carson, Kat Corbett, and Julia Cunningham.[4][5]

A selection of artists from the 1990s and 2000s are played by the channel including: The Killers, Coldplay, Sheryl Crow, Goo Goo Dolls, Train, No Doubt and Matchbox 20.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Rutherford, Kevin (August 17, 2017). "SiriusXM Launches 1990s/2000s Rock Stations Turbo, PopRocks". Billboard.
  2. ^ Cook, Zachary (August 16, 2017). "SiriusXM Adds Two New Channels Appealing To Millennials". Inside Radio.
  3. ^ Venta, Lance (June 18, 2020). "Z100 Leaves Satellites As Dave Matthews Band Radio Becomes Permanent On SiriusXM Lineup". RadioInsight. RadioBB Networks. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  4. ^ kevincarter (2022-06-10). "Kat Corbett Joins SiriusXM's PopRocks". RAMP - Radio and Music Pros. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  5. ^ Fruge, Charese (2024-11-15). "For Sirius XM's Kat Corbett It's About Music Discovery". barrettmedia.com. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  6. ^ Inc, Sirius XM Holdings. "SiriusXM Launches New Music Channels Showcasing Music from the 1990s and 2000s". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2025-05-14. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)

See also

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