| Broadcast area | United States Canada |
|---|---|
| Frequency | XM 56 Sirius 64 Dish Network 6056 |
| First air date | 2001 as Hank's Place July 10, 2006 as Willie's Place May 4, 2011 as Willie's Roadhouse |
| Format | Honky-Tonk Country |
| Class | Satellite Radio Station |
| Owner | Sirius XM Radio Willie Nelson |
| Website | Willie's Roadhouse |
Willie's Roadhouse (formerly Willie's Place) is a channel on the Sirius XM Radio network that specializes in playing traditional country music, as well as some older country hit songs. It is available on channel 56[1] (previously 13) on XM, channel 56 (previously 64) on Sirius and on Dish Network channel 6056. Until February 9, 2010, Direct TV carried this on channel 811, but dropped all the Sirius XM programming. Artists that are on the playlist include Willie Nelson (the channel's namesake), Johnny Cash, Roy Clark, Hank Williams, George Jones, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Glen Campbell, and Tanya Tucker.
Until July 10, 2006, this channel was called "Hank's Place" and was named for Williams. When this was announced, XM did not explain why the name was changed. Since then, however, Nelson's face has appeared in print advertising for XM, meaning that he has signed an endorsement deal, like those earlier signed by Bob Dylan and Snoop Dogg, as well as many other celebrity figures in all walks of life (e.g. Oprah Winfrey and Dale Earnhardt, Jr.).
It has since been announced that Nelson has taken over part ownership of the channel.
A program featuring cowboy poetry airs on Sunday nights.
On May 4, 2011, the channel was merged with The Roadhouse to make Willie's Roadhouse. As part of the merger, and in conjunction with the end of the Nashville! channel, the Grand Ole Opry will move its broadcasts to Willie's Roadhouse.