Twelve million Americans subscribe to Sirius satellite radio for over 130 channels of commercial-free radio programming! You may be wondering what these channels are and if you'll use more than one or two. Read on for a more comprehensive guide to Sirius satellite stations.

The Sirius stations appeal to people of all different markets and niches. One is the middle-aged "I love all music" types. For these people, there's "Sirius Hits 1," a top 40 station which plays everything from Avril Lavigne, Kanye West and Junior Senior to Fall Out Boy, Nickelback and Linkin Park. The "Sirius Supermix" station shuffles all of the other Sirius stations for one of the most diverse line ups you can imagine.

If you're feeling stressed out, perhaps Sirius Radio Classical or Jazz will help you unwind. Try one of the four Sirius satellite Jazz stations: "Jazz Cafe" (smooth eclectic jazz like Richard Eliot and George Benson), "Pure Jazz" (classic American jazz like Miles Davis and John Coltrane), "Spa 73" (soothing Enya and Yanni), "Sirius Blues" (past and present blues from Muddy Waters to Eric Clapton). Classical music and Orchestra lovers will enjoy Channel 80's "Symphony Hall" (featuring Mozart, Haydn, Bach, Dvorak). Or catch thrilling classical performances from New York City on "Metropolitan Opera Radio" (from Macbeth to Le Prophete). "Sirius Pops" gives you classical music favorites like James Galway, George Gershwin, Frederic Chopin or John Philip Sousa, and if you listen carefully you may even catch music from Pirates of the Caribbean III and other motion pictures!

One of the best things about satellite radio is that it panders to niche markets. Sometimes fans of the loud and rowdy rock genres have a hard time finding a station to suit their needs. Not on satellite radio! If you're having a hard time finding The Circle Jerks, Dead Kennedys and The Misfits on the radio, try Channel 29's "Punk" station. Or if you need some Lamb of God, Slayer or Pantera, Channel 27 "Hard Attack" will do you good. Keep the weekend rave playing with Paul Van Dyk and Deep Dish on "Area 33" or breakdance to your favorite energetic tracks by the Chemical Brothers and DJ Icey on Channel 34 "Boombox." Not enough Grand Master Flash, LL Cool J and Run DMC? Check out the Channel 43 "Backspin" for old school rap at its finest.

Other niche markets include Country, with five different Sirius satellite stations: "New Country" (Tim Mcgraw, Terry Underwood, Toby Keith), "Prime Country" (Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, George Strait), "The Roadhouse" (Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton), "Outlaw Country" (Waylon Jennings, Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard) and "Bluegrass" (Ricky Skaggs & KY, Lonesome River Band, Thunder). Christian listeners can choose from "Spirit 66" with powerful hits from Third Day, Avalon and Point of Grace or "Praise 68" with gospel favorites by Kirk Franklin and Yolanda Adams.

The Latin / World markets will also get grooving with XM radio stations tailored specifically to their needs: "Universo Latino" (Latin pop mix including Luis Miguel, Enrique Iglesias and Gloria Estefan), "Rumbon" (Reggaeton with Marc Anthony, Tito Nieves and Ivy Queen), "Band A Parte" (the French language music scene), "Rock Velours" (Canadian soft rock like Celine Dion, Sarah Mclachlan, Michael Buble), and "Energie 2" (urban pop including French Canadians like Eric Lapointe, Simple Plan and Coldplay).

Unlike cable, you will get all 130+ stations with your subscription to Sirius satellite radio for your $13/month fee. Satellite radio fanatics may want to choose the one-time fee of $500 to avoid the hassle of another monthly bill coming in the mail.

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