Garth Brooks Has Ended TuneIn Radio Partnership
The country music star is closing two of his channels on the streaming platform this September.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Music — General
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Garth Brooks and TuneIn have dissolved their partnership for The SEVENS Radio Network. As a result, Tailgate Radio and The Garth Channel will officially sign off on September 22.
Why it matters
The change marks a significant reduction in the network, which initially planned to launch seven channels but only successfully brought three to the platform. While Brooks exits two channels, his future plans for new media initiatives remain in development.
The partnership with TuneIn resulted in the launch of three radio channels over a 16-month period. The network had originally aimed for a total of seven broadcast outlets.
The players
Garth Brooks
He is a highly influential American country music singer and songwriter known for his record-breaking concert tours and album sales.
TuneIn
It is an audio streaming service that provides listeners with live radio stations, podcasts, and on-demand audio content from around the world.
SiriusXM
It is a prominent satellite radio company that features subscription-based programming including music, talk, news, and sports.
The details
The Big 615, the first channel to debut under the partnership in June 2023, will continue to operate through the end of the year under new management without Brooks. The Garth Channel, which previously aired on SiriusXM between 2016 and 2022, will cease operations on TuneIn.
Timeline
2016-2022: The Garth Channel aired on SiriusXM.
May 2023: Partnership for The SEVENS Radio Network announced.
June 2023: The Big 615 debuted.
September 22, 2026: Tailgate Radio and The Garth Channel sign-off.
End of 2026: The Big 615 continues operation.
Industry Dynamics
The restructuring follows a trend of high-profile artists attempting to bypass traditional broadcast models by launching proprietary streaming networks. The consolidation of these platforms highlights the difficulty in maintaining multiple niche channels under a single artist-led brand.
Listeners currently accessing Tailgate Radio or The Garth Channel will lose access to these specific streams after September 22. Fans of The Big 615 will see no immediate change to their listening experience as the channel continues under different management through the end of the year.
The takeaway
The end of this partnership highlights how challenging it is for individual artists to sustain long-term independent broadcast networks. Readers who rely on niche streaming channels should be prepared for shifts in availability as artists pivot toward new multimedia platforms.
Further reading
For more on the current state of artist-led radio ventures, see the Music — General section.
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