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Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) Offers Live Broadcast of Preakness Stakes

Posted 17 May 2012 — by Demian Russian
Category Internet Radio, Media, Programming News, Radio Industry, Sirius XM (SIRI) News

By Demian Russian

Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) will offer listeners nationwide a live broadcast of the second jewel of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes, from Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, this Saturday, May 19th.

The broadcast will air on satellite radio nationwide from 5:00 to 7:00 pm ET on Sirius Radio channel 93 and XM Radio channel 209, and on the SportsZone channel (860) on SiriusXM.com and on the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for smartphones and other mobile devices. Read More

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Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI) to Air Live Concert Celebrating Grupo Niche’s 30th Anniversary from Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

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Posted 15 May 2012 — by Demian Russian
Category Internet Radio, Media, Music Industry, Programming News, Radio Industry, Sirius XM (SIRI) News

By Demian Russian

Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) announced today that it will exclusively air Grupo Niche’s concert live from Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, on Saturday, May 19th, 2012, at 8:00 pm ET on SiriusXM Caliente (Sirius Radio and XM Radio channel 150). Sirius XM Radio joins in Grupo Niche’s celebration of their 30-year musical career with this national broadcast.

This special Grupo Niche concert is part of a series of performances from Lehman Center for the Performing Arts’ 2012 season being broadcast across multiple Sirius XM Radio channels. Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is located on the campus of Lehman College, City University of New York, at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West in the Bronx.

Founded in 1979 and led by director, producer, and songwriter Jairo Varela, the internationally-renowned Grupo Niche continues to travel the world bringing their music to fans everywhere. Known for its vigorous, up-tempo dance music as well as slower-paced romantic numbers that celebrate African influence, their many hits include “Buenaventura y Caney,” “Nuestro Sueño,” “Canoa Rancha,” and “Cali Pachanguero,” a hymn to their beloved city. Read More

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The Canadian Government Launches Free Online Music Service — CBC Music

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Posted 15 May 2012 — by Tom Taylor
Category Internet Radio, Media, Music Industry, Programming News, Radio Industry

By Tom Taylor

The following article comes from Tom Taylor’s newsletter, Taylor on Radio-Info.

In Canada, growing anger over the government’s debut of a free online music service.

“It astounds me that the CBC would go ahead and launch” CBC Music, says Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Chairman Rick Arnish. Another member of Friday’s Presidents Panel on at the British Columbia Association of Broadcasters, Vista chairman/CEO Margot Micallet, says if that’s how the CBC wants to play it, then the CBC should be have a bigger responsibility for programming Canadian content than the commercial broadcasters. She says “Why not let us have pure formats?” Read More

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Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) Celebrates Mother’s Day with Star-Studded Celebration

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Posted 13 May 2012 — by Demian Russian
Category Media, Programming News, Radio Industry, Sirius XM (SIRI) News

By Demian Russian

Celebrity moms Rita Wilson, Blythe Danner, Nicole Sullivan, Tia Mowry, Kelly Bensimon and Lisa Rinna share their proudest moments, favorite memories, best pieces of motherly advice and personal stories of motherhood on SiriusXM’s ‘In Their Own Words: A Celebration of Motherhood’ Mother’s Day special.

‘In Their Own Words: A Celebration of Motherhood’ originally aired on SiriusXM Stars (Sirius Radio and XM Radio channel 107) on Friday, May 11th at 10:00 AM ET, with encore presentations airing Saturday, May 12that 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM and on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13th, at 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM (all times Eastern). Read More

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National Soccer Hall of Famer John Harkes Joins Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI)

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Posted 11 May 2012 — by Demian Russian
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By Demian Russian

John Harkes

Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) has brought National Soccer Hall of Famer John Harkes on board to host SiriusXM’s daily soccer talk show, The Football Show, which airs weekdays from 7:00-9:00 am ET on Sirius Radio channel 92 and XM Radio channel 207, as well as on the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for smartphones and mobile devices.

Harkes will host The Football Show multiple times each week, along with fellow soccer experts Charlie Stillitano and Neil Barnett. He will also contribute to SiriusXM’s pre- and post-match coverage.

Throughout my career I’ve seen first-hand the incredible passion soccer fans have for their sport. SiriusXM offers those fans an exceptional level of coverage, giving them a place to tune in and call in daily to talk about leagues, teams and players from around the world. I’m thrilled to be a part of the team and we’ll work every day to continue to bring SiriusXM listeners closer to the game

– John Harkes

Harkes played for the U.S. national team from 1987 to 2000, appeared in two FIFA World Cup tournaments (1990, 1994), and was named the team’s captain. The standout midfielder played 90 full internationals in his career with the U.S. team and was chosen as co-MVP of the 1995 Copa America in Uruguay. Harkes was among the first Americans to succeed at a high level in Europe, where he played for Sheffield Wednesday (1990-93), Derby County (1993-95) and West Ham United (1995-96). Read More

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Sirius XM Radio’s (NASDAQ:SIRI) NASCAR Radio to Broadcast Mother’s Day Special on May 12th

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Posted 10 May 2012 — by Demian Russian
Category Media, Programming News, Radio Industry, Sirius XM (SIRI) News

By Demian Russian

Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) will present a special NASCAR-themed Mother’s Day special, hosted by Claire B. Lang and Carol Bickford, mother of four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon, on Saturday, May 12th from 2:00-4:00 pm ET on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Sirius Radio and XM Radio channel 90).

Dialed In to Mother’s Day will air live from Darlington Raceway, site of this weekend’s races, and will celebrate the relationships between several of NASCAR’s star drivers and their mothers. Claire B. Lang and Carol Bickford will talk with a number of NASCAR moms about their childrens’ accomplishments on and off the track and share stories and memories of their journeys from racing’s junior circuits to the pinnacle of their sport — the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Read More

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Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) to Broadcast Olga Tañón Concert Live from Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

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Posted 09 May 2012 — by Demian Russian
Category Media, Programming News, Radio Industry, Sirius XM (SIRI) News

Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) - Olga Tanon

Olga Tañón

By Demian Russian

Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) announced today that it will air Olga Tañón’s concert live from Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, in celebration of Mother’s Day weekend, on Saturday, May 12th, 2012, at 8:00 pm ET on SiriusXM Caliente (Sirius Radio and XM Radio channel 150). Read More

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National Latino Broadcasting and Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) Launch ‘Latin Grammy En Vivo’

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Posted 07 May 2012 — by Demian Russian
Category Media, Programming News, Radio Industry, Sirius XM (SIRI) News

By Demian Russian

National Latino Broadcasting (NLB) launches a new show on Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) today. Latin Grammy En Vivo, will air daily on SiriusXM En Vivo (Sirius Radio and XM Radio channel 147) at 4:00 pm Eastern. The new show, hosted by industry veteran Kike Posada, is produced by National Latino Broadcasting and The Latin Recording Academy, the non-profit organization that recognizes excellence in the recorded arts and sciences through its annual Latin Grammy Awards. The Latin Grammy is the most prestigious award in Latin music.

In the short time it has been on the air, En Vivo has become a favorite of Hispanics, and non-Hispanics alike, looking for a channel where Latin music is more than a preference. The sheer diversity of artists and genres that will be present on this show makes it truly exciting, and the treasures that will be airing directly from The Latin Recording Academy’s vault is what will make this endeavor unique and unprecedented.

– Nelson Albareda, President and CEO of NLB

Latin Grammy En Vivo features a wide variety of music genres, including music by Latin Grammy-nominated and award winning artists. Due to National Latino Broadcasting’s exclusive agreement with The Latin Recording Academy, Sirius XM Radio’s En Vivo channel has the rights to air Latin Grammy content daily, including historical content from The Latin Recording Academy’s archives. Sirius XM’s Latin Grammy En Vivo is the official satellite radio partner of the Latin Grammy Awards. Read More

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Sirius XM Latino Celebrates Cinco de Mayo

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Posted 03 May 2012 — by Demian Russian
Category Media, Programming News, Radio Industry, Sirius XM (SIRI) News

By Demian Russian

Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) Celebrates Cinco de Mayo Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) celebrates Cinco de Mayo with special programming including exclusive interviews, regional Mexican music, live mariachi bands and more. The special programming will air during Cinco de Mayo weekend on several Sirius XM Radio channels including Caliente (channel 150) and Águila (channel 510) proudly celebrating the Battle of Puebla.

SiriusXM Águila (channel 510) kicks off the celebration Friday, May 4th, with an interview and special presentation by Jesus Daniel Hernandez at 6:00 pm ET followed by music by Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, Vicente Fernandez, Pepe Aguilar, and more. DJ Kane, Kumbia All Starz’s former frontman, plays his top ten favorite cumbias followed by an interview and live performance by El Güero y su Banda Centenario Saturday, May 5th starting at 2:00 pm ET.

Mexican Pop sensation, Reik, takes over SiriusXM’s Viva studios and guest DJ playing their favorite songs starting at 4:00 pm ET. SiriusXM Caliente (channel 150) celebrates Mexican-style with live mariachi music throughout the day starting at 12:00 am ET. Read More

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Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) to Broadcast ‘Severe Weather Summit’ Live

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Posted 03 May 2012 — by Demian Russian
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By Demian Russian

As the 2012 tornado season is in full swing and hurricane season is looming, Sirius XM Radio’s (NASDAQ:SIRI) Road Dog Trucking channel will air a live, call-in ‘Severe Weather Summit’ to help prepare professional truck drivers for dangers they may face on the road.

Meteorologist Stephanie Abrams and Eric Fisher from The Weather Channel will join SiriusXM Road Dog Trucking Radio host/news anchor Evan Lockridge for the ‘Severe Weather Summit’ on Thursday, May 3rd from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio (Sirius Radio and XM Radio channel 106). This special event will broadcast live from Sirius XM Radio’s New York City headquarters. Read More

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Stitcher Radio Expands Political News Programming with ‘Mobile Election Center’

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Posted 03 May 2012 — by Tom Taylor
Category Internet Radio, Media, Programming News, Radio Industry, Technology

By Tom Taylor

The following article comes from Tom Taylor’s newsletter, Taylor on Radio-Info.

Talking politics, Stitcher Radio opens a “Mobile Election Center.”

Stitcher calls itself “the leader in Internet Radio for the world beyond music,” and now it’s expanding further into politics during an election year. CEO Noah Shanok says “The majority of Stitcher users listen to news and political content, so creating the Election Center was a natural step for us.”

The aggregator of spoken-word content already has deals for updates from CBS News Radio, Slate, Bloomberg, APM’s Marketplace, PRI and MSNBC. The “Obama for America” organization is signed up, too. Stitcher will let users “select the candidates you want to follow and get updates directly from their endorsed channel.” Read More

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Former Florida Gators Star Chris Leak Joins Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI)

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Posted 02 May 2012 — by Demian Russian
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By Demian Russian

Chris Leak

Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) announced today that Chris Leak, the star quarterback for the University of Florida from 2003-2006 who led the team to a National Championship, has joined the roster of expert hosts on SiriusXM College Sports Nation (Sirius and XM channel 91), the satellite radio service provider’s 24/7 college sports channel.

Chris Leak will host College Sports Coast-to-Coast multiple nights each week along with Chris Childers. The show can be heard weeknights from 7:00 – 10:00 pm ETon SiriusXM College Sports Nation. Leak will draw on his experience as a highly recruited prep star, four-year Division I starting quarterback, and a professional signal caller, when discussing storylines, teams and players from across the college football landscape. Leak and Childers will interview college stars from today and yesterday and take calls from fans around the country. Read More