GTA VI Radio Stations: Hosts, Genres, and On-Demand Podcasts Revealed

Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch on November 19, 2026, with an expanded audio lineup that includes terrestrial radio stations, celebrity hosts, and a brand-new on-demand podcast feature, according to reports from TheSixthAxis and PC Guide. On day one, the title will be a purely single-player experience, reported TheSixthAxis.

What are the new audio features in Grand Theft Auto VI?

For the first time in the franchise, players can listen to terrestrial radio and a newly introduced series of on-demand podcasts beyond the car, using headphones and earbuds connected to main characters Jason and Lucia's smartphones while on foot or in vehicles, reported by Rockstar Games, TheSixthAxis, and Man of Many.

What radio stations and hosts are confirmed?

Rockstar Games, alongside outlets like TheSixthAxis, Man of Many, and PC Guide, confirmed the first six radio stations, their hosts, and featured tracks:

• Cocoteo FM (Modern Latin music): Hosted by Bad Bunny (in-game name: El Martillo) and RaiNao (in-game name: La Gata). Confirmed songs include Bad Bunny – EoO (2025), Axel Rulay ft. Farruko & El Alfa – Si Es Trucho Es Trucho (Remix) (2021), and Romeo Santos & El Chaval de la Bachata – Canalla (2019).
• Back Country Radio (Renegade country music): Hosted by Morgan Wallen (MW) and Lana Del Rey (Delta Dawne), with a guest spot featuring Lana Del Rey's husband, Jeremy Dufrene, as airboat-driving swamp reporter Mud Dog Mike. Confirmed songs include David Allan Coe – Need a Little Time Off for Bad Behavior (1987), Loretta Lynn – Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ On Your Mind) (1967), and Hank Williams Jr. & Waylon Jennings – The Conversation (1979).
• AfroBank FM (African music, from classics to amapiano): Hosted by Burna Boy (Burna) and Palms Trax (Palmsy). Confirmed songs include Asake – Joha (2022), Pat Thomas ft. Ebo Taylor – Gye Wani (2017), and DJ Lag & Robot Boii ft. Kamo Mphela – Shay’sana (2024).
• The Chamber 106.6 (Timeless heavy metal anthems): Hosted by Slayer’s Kerry King (DJ Kerry) and Tom Araya (DJ Tom). Confirmed songs include Black Sabbath – I (1992), Pantera – I’m Broken (1994), and Slayer – Raining Blood (1986).
• Flash FM (Pop music): Hosted by Robyn and Alex Consani (Alex). Confirmed songs include Charli XCX – Good Ones (2022), MGMT – Electric Feel (2007), and Zara Larsson & PinkPantheress – Midnight Sun (Girls Trip) (2026).
• Dirty South Classics (Regional rap and hip-hop classics): Hosted by Trina and Trick Daddy (Trick). Confirmed songs include David Banner ft. Lil’ Flip – Like a Pimp (2003), JT Money ft. Solé – Who Dat (1992/1999 snippet conflict), and DJ Khaled ft. Trick Daddy, Rick Ross & Pitbull – Born N Raised (2006).

Separately, TheSixthAxis reported the announcement of Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, which features 34 original tracks from artists including Yung Lean, Travis Scott, Morgan Wallen, and Keith Richards. PC Guide noted that physical vinyl and CD pre-orders consisting of six debut singles were unveiled a few weeks prior.

How many total radio stations will the game have?

PC Guide noted that both Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto V originally launched with 18 radio stations each, indicating the initial six revealed stations may represent about a third of what will ultimately launch. Beyond the initial six stations, additional radio station names such as Classical were revealed via leaks in September according to PC Guide, though they remain unconfirmed by Rockstar Games. The full scale of how many radio stations will be in the final game is not yet known.

When does Grand Theft Auto VI release?

Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19, 2026, as a purely single-player experience on day one, reported TheSixthAxis and PC Guide. Take-Two and Rockstar have kept quiet regarding a new generation of GTA Online, though the CEO of Twitch stated that players will likely have to wait until 2027, according to TheSixthAxis. Players can preview the first six announced stations on the official Rockstar Games website, reported by TheSixthAxis, Man of Many, and PC Guide.