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SIRIUS XM Radio Now Available on Apple App Store for iPhone and iPod Touch

NEW YORK, June 18, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ — Official app delivers SIRIUS XM’s exclusive sports, entertainment, comedy, and 100% commercial-free music channels to millions of users of iPhone and iPod touch

iPhone and iPod touch users can now get Oprah Radio, MLB Home Plate, Martha Stewart, SIRIUS NFL Radio, Opie & Anthony, Jamie Foxx, Blue Collar Comedy, E Street Radio, The Grateful Dead Channel, Eminem’s Shade 45, Jimmy Buffett’s Radio Margaritaville, Elvis Radio, Siriusly Sinatra, Metropolitan Opera Radio and many others

NEW YORK, June 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) today announced the availability of a free application on the Apple App Store that will allow iPhone and iPod touch users to access SIRIUS XM’s groundbreaking and critically-acclaimed channels. The app will give SIRIUS and XM Internet subscribers access to 120 channels of sports, talk, entertainment, news, comedy and commercial-free music directly from their iPhone or iPod touch.

For the first time, SIRIUS XM will make available its expanded Internet content on iPhone and iPod touch, including some of its new and popular showcase channels, created just for Internet users.

“Getting SIRIUS XM’s superior programming on your iPhone or iPod touch is now convenient and easy,” said Mel Karmazin, CEO of SIRIUS XM. “The SIRIUS XM app allows new and existing subscribers to access great music, talk and sports almost anywhere they go. For millions of users, the best radio on radio is now the best audio content on their iPhone or iPod touch.”

Users of iPhone and iPod touch with an Internet subscription to SIRIUS or XM have access to exclusive sports and entertainment programming from SIRIUS XM’s satellite radio service, including, Oprah Radio, MLB Home Plate, Martha Stewart Living Radio, SIRIUS NFL Radio, NHL Home Ice, PGA TOUR, Opie & Anthony, Mad Dog Radio with Chris Russo, Playboy Radio, The Foxxhole comedy channel presented by Jamie Foxx, Blue Collar Comedy Radio, CNN, Fox News Talk and NPR.

SIRIUS and XM subscribers can also listen to 100% commercial-free music featuring exclusive shows from SIRIUS XM’s satellite radio service such as Bob Dylan’s Theme Time Radio Hour and Tom Petty’s Buried Treasure, as well as 24/7 music channels such as Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Radio, The Grateful Dead Channel, Eminem’s Shade 45, Jimmy Buffett’s Radio Margaritaville, “Little Steven” Van Zandt’s Underground Garage and Outlaw Country channels, B.B. King’s Bluesville, Willie Nelson’s Willie’s Place, Elvis Radio, Siriusly Sinatra, Metropolitan Opera Radio and many others.

Some select programming, including MLB Play-by-Play, NFL Play-by-Play, SIRIUS NASCAR Radio, and Howard Stern, will not be available on the iPhone and iPod touch. Listeners will continue to be able to access that programming through the platforms they are currently offered on.

Users of iPhone and iPod touch who download the SIRIUS XM app will get access to exclusive, Internet-only showcase channels, such as SIRIUS XM Bootlegs, SIRIUS XM Talk Showcase, SIRIUS XM Music Showcase, and SIRIUS XM Comedy Showcase, featuring multiple plays of SIRIUS XM’s acclaimed shows. Exclusive programming from SIRIUS XM’s satellite radio service, such as Here’s Barbara with Barbara Walters, Oprah Winfrey’s Soul Series, The Jamie Foxx Show, specials from Blue Collar Comedy and Raw Dog Comedy, selections from Artist Confidential series, and selections from exclusive live SIRIUS XM music performances, including pop, rock, hip-hop, country, jazz, and more, will be available now for the first time on the iPhone and iPod touch.

The SIRIUS XM app also allows users to:

– Purchase a song heard on SIRIUS XM while it is being played or
“Tag” favorite songs for later purchase from the iTunes Store.
– Save SIRIUS XM Internet channels for fast, easy access through a
“Favorites” function.
– See the current channel plus what is playing on all other available
channels via the “Lookaround” function.
– Quickly surf through 120 channels of SIRIUS XM programming on the fly
with the flick of a finger using the innovative Multi-Touch user
interface of iPhone and iPod touch.
The SIRIUS XM app is available for free from Apple’s App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore and www.siriusxm.com/app

There is no additional charge for listening to SIRIUS XM’s programming on the iPhone or iPod touch once a user becomes a SIRIUS XM Internet subscriber or subscribes to the Company’s Premium Online service in conjunction with their satellite radio subscription.

SIRIUS XM will also offer the ability for new users to sample SIRIUS XM Internet content on their computer and iPhone or iPod touch through a free, on-line pass and the opportunity to then become a SIRIUS XM subscriber with a few simple taps.

Of course we all need more earbuds to choose from.  Tweaked Audio has 3 new lines of earbuds in case you don’t have enough for your iPod already.  The lineup is a standard Tweaked, Tweaked Classic and Tweaked Nature (with a real rosewood housing - I kid you not). They run $30, $35 and $50, respectively.

More details in the press release below.

CHINO, Calif. - Tweaked Audio (www.tweakedaudio.com), a leading brand of professional quality audio products and a division of WolfKing, Inc., today introduced three new lines of pro quality Tweaked Audio noise-reducing earbuds. Featuring high-performance 10mm dynamic speakers, a frequency range capable of delivering incredible full spectrum sound and an integrated cable strain relief, the new lineup will also offer consumers a choice of colors and designs to match their lifestyles.

Anticipated to set the standard for quality earphones, Tweaked Audio has three distinct lines: Tweaked (MSRP: $29.95), which offers four cool iPod-matching colors (blue, green, pink and red); Tweaked Classic (MSRP: $34.95), which is engineered to acoustically match speakers with a metal alloy housing delivering best-in-class audio with a classic design; and Tweaked Natural (MSRP $49.95), which features a high density rosewood housing for a rich acoustic experience. All Tweaked Audio products come with a lush carrying bag, 3 interchangeable silicon gel ear adapters and a limited one year warranty.

“The Tweaked Audio lineup is the result of smart engineering and a singular focus on giving consumers a great listening experience,” said Bruce Finman, Vice President, Tweaked Audio division. “From matching great speaker systems with other key components to designing styles and colors that speak to our target audience, Tweaked is positioned to have significant impact on the market.”

About Tweaked Audio:

Tweaked Audio is a leader in pro quality earphones and personal audio accessories. Featuring a range of products, such as high-performance noise-reducing earbuds, Tweaked Audio products utilize smart engineering to deliver high quality products at affordable prices. Tweaked Audio, a division of WolfKing, Inc., is privately held and headquartered in Chino, CA. For more information, visit our website at: www.tweakedaudio.com.

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Pioneer Subsidiary Technical Audio Devices Partners with Celebrated Music Icons to Demonstrate New High-Res Audio Format
Award-winning Bill Schnee and Doug Sax Discuss New Venture in Hi-Fi Music for Your Living Room
Las Vegas, Venetian Tower Ven 34-208 1/6/2009

To the excitement of audiophiles and music enthusiasts worldwide, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is hosting world famous recording legends Bill Schnee and Doug Sax at its Technical Audio Devices (TAD) suite in the Venetian Sands during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), January 8 - 11, 2009. Longtime collaborators, Schnee and Sax are showcasing their new high resolution recordings to be issued on a music-only format utilizing Blu-ray Disc technology, giving consumers an unprecedented opportunity to experience digital music that rivals 2-channel analog sound. With this unique partnership, Pioneer demonstrates its commitment to consistently offer consumers high performance entertainment that replicates the true intentions of creative professionals.

Bill Schnee and Doug Sax will be demonstrating their new home audio solution at the TAD suite in Venetian Tower Ven 34-208 at the following times:

* Thursday, January 8, 3 p.m.
* Friday, January 9, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
* Saturday, January 10, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
* Sunday, January 10, 11 a.m.

Working closely with Pioneer’s Chief Speaker Designer Andrew Jones, the duo will play a series of hand-selected tracks for attendees, including music recorded and mixed live to 2-channel high resolution digital. Replay will be through the TAD Compact Reference monitor speakers and a complimentary 24-bit/192Hz audio DAC for superior sound performance that transcends the capabilities of current audio equipment.

“While the industry has made a steady shift toward compressed audio, we believe that home audiences deserve a richer listening experience and there is a tremendous opportunity with emerging high definition technology to develop a medium that can successfully maintain the integrity of an original recording,” said Bill Schnee, award winning music engineer. “We look forward to fusing our visions with Pioneer to develop this format for Blu-ray, and giving a taste of what is to come at CES.”

The Legend of Sax and Schnee
With countless accolades including GRAMMY®, Emmy® and IATSE as well as equally impressive resumes, Bill Schnee and Doug Sax are cited for their extensive efforts in the high fidelity music arena. The duo are widely regarded for their revolutionary Direct-to-Disc LP recordings done for Sax’s Sheffield Lab Records that debuted more than 35 years ago. These hi-fi recordings are credited as some of the world’s best sounding albums as well as the ideal source content for demonstrating an array of audio equipment.

Introducing Modern High Fidelity
For discerning audio enthusiasts who wish to return to these roots, Schnee and Sax’s new format aims to restore the dynamic sound quality that is reminiscent of their direct-to-disc recordings but can now be mastered in high resolution digital for replay from Blu-ray Disc. In the near future, consumers will have the opportunity to purchase and enjoy live recordings with an astonishing quality not previously available.

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SIRIUS XM Radio Presents MiRGE, the First Interoperable Satellite Radio

NEW YORK, Jan 08, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ –

New interoperable Dock & Play radio delivers every SIRIUS and XM channel on one radio

SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) announced the launch of MiRGE, the first interoperable satellite radio. MiRGE allows subscribers to easily switch between SIRIUS and XM, allowing them to receive all the dynamic and exclusive commercial-free music, news, talk, sports and comedy channels and shows from both services.

Subscribers will have access to all the exclusive SIRIUS XM music, talk and comedy channels and shows, including Howard Stern; Martha Stewart Living Radio; Oprah & Friends; SIRIUS NFL Radio and play-by-play of every NFL game; the MLB Home Plate channel and play-by-play of every Major League Baseball game; SIRIUS NASCAR Radio and broadcasts of every NASCAR race; play-by-play of NBA and NHL games; PGA TOUR events; and live games from hundreds of college teams.

Listeners will also hear exclusive SIRIUS XM Radio channels and shows from Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Buffett, Elvis Presley, Grateful Dead, Eminem, Frank Sinatra, Jamie Foxx, Metropolitan Opera, NYU’s Doctor Radio, The Catholic Channel, Blue Collar Comedy, Cosmo Radio, Tom Petty, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, the Grand Ole Opry, Barbara Walters, Deepak Chopra, and many others.

The “SIRIUS Everything plus XM Everything” package will be available at a monthly cost of $19.99, which is a savings on the cost of paying two monthly subscriptions for both services. With an MSRP of $249.99, MiRGE is scheduled to be available in early spring 2009 at shop.sirius.com and shop.xmradio.com.

“MiRGE is the first interoperable radio designed to receive 100% of SIRIUS’ and XM’s dynamic programming and is a major advancement in satellite radio technology,” said Jim Meyer, President, Operations and Sales, SIRIUS XM Radio. “SIRIUS XM Radio delivers more value than ever - enabling subscribers to hear everything available without the need to buy multiple radios and pay two monthly subscriptions.”

The MiRGE can:

    --  Effortlessly switch between SIRIUS and XM at the touch of a button
    --  Display channel information on a large, customizable color screen
    --  Display a real-time programming guide - view the current channel plus
        three other channels at the same time
    --  Pause, rewind and replay up to 60 minutes of live SIRIUS or XM
        programming
    --  Surf channels on the fly using the large rotary tuning knob
    --  Alert listeners to favorite artists and songs that are playing on
        another channel of the active service with TuneSelect
    --  Track the latest scores and update on stock while listening to live
        SIRIUS XM programming
    --  Save 10 favorite SIRIUS and XM channels for fast access
    --  Lock and unlock channels individually or lock all explicit content
        channels on both services with easy to use parental controls

MiRGE includes an interoperable vehicle antenna, vehicle dock, vehicle power adapter, cassette adapter, aux in cable, vent and adhesive mount for easy vehicle installations and remote control. The radio is compact and lightweight and can easily be moved from the car to the home, office, or in between with optional accessories that include the MiRGE Home Kit, the MiRGE Sound System, and the MiRGE Compact Sound System.

MiRGE measures 4.5″ x 2.5″ x .78″ and is just 4.7 ounces.

About SIRIUS XM Radio

SIRIUS XM Radio is America’s satellite radio company delivering commercial-free music channels, premier sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic and weather, to more than 18.9 million subscribers.

SIRIUS XM Radio has content relationships with an array of personalities and artists, including Howard Stern, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, Jimmy Buffett, Jamie Foxx, Barbara Walters, Opie & Anthony, Bubba the Love Sponge(R), The Grateful Dead, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Bob Edwards. SIRIUS XM Radio is the leader in sports programming as the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, Major League Baseball(R), NASCAR(R), NBA, NHL(R), and PGA TOUR(R), and broadcasts major college sports.

SIRIUS XM Radio has arrangements with every major automaker. SIRIUS XM Radio products are available at shop.sirius.com and shop.xmradio.com, and at retail locations nationwide, including Best Buy, RadioShack, Target, Sam’s Club, and Wal-Mart.

SIRIUS XM Radio also offers SIRIUS Backseat TV, the first ever live in-vehicle rear seat entertainment featuring Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network; XM NavTraffic(R) service for GPS navigation systems delivers real-time traffic information, including accidents and road construction, for more than 80 North American markets.

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of the business combination transaction involving SIRIUS and XM, including potential synergies and cost savings and the timing thereof, future financial and operating results, the combined company’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “should,” “may,” or words of similar meaning. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of SIRIUS’ and XM’s management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of SIRIUS and XM. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements.

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statement: general business and economic conditions; the performance of financial markets and interest rates; the failure to realize synergies and cost-savings from the merger or delay in realization thereof; the businesses of SIRIUS and XM may not be combined successfully, or such combination may take longer, be more difficult, time-consuming or costly to accomplish than expected. Additional factors that could cause SIRIUS’ and XM’s results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in SIRIUS’ and XM’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and their respective Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and available at the SEC’s Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and SIRIUS and XM disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

R-SIRI

    Sal Resendez
    SIRIUS XM Radio
    sresendez@siriusradio.com
    646 313 2405

SOURCE SIRIUS XM Radio

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DENVER, CO, September 2, 2008 - Polk Audio today announced its new Atrium outdoor speaker system, which combines legendary Polk Audio sound with an appealing visual design that adapts seamlessly into any exterior landscape.

The Atrium Sat 30 satellite speaker and Atrium Sub 10 subwoofer combine to bring true high performance audio to outdoor settings, with a near-limitless palette of placement options.

The Atrium Sat 30 is perhaps the most versatile outdoor speaker system on the market, resembling an outdoor light fixture in shape and style. The satellite can be mounted in the ground, on a deck or gazebo, or even suspended from a porch or cabana ceiling. Elegant and unobtrusive cosmetics allow them blend into virtually any outdoor landscape design, while included mounting accessories such as a security ground spike and pendant hanger provide maximum placement options.

The Atrium Sub 10 subwoofer is shaped like a plant stand or pedestal table, and is robust enough to be used as such all year round. Both the satellites and subwoofer are constructed from sealed, weatherproof designs, with stainless steel and brass hardware that will deliver years of trouble-free, weatherproof service.

Polk Audio’s 20 years of sub-sat experience led to the Atrium Sat 30 and Atrium Sub 10 setting a new standard in outdoor audio, providing genuine high fidelity in nearly every application. The subwoofer’s 10-inch long-throw driver gives authoritative bass response down to 50 Hz, while the acoustically-matched two-way satellites provide smooth, vivid sonics out to an impressive 18 KHz, resulting from Polk Audio’s use of a 3 ½” midrange driver and ¾” dome tweeter. Thanks to superior sensitivity characteristics for both the subwoofer and satellites, installers will enjoy more flexibility with amplification and cable runs.

“The Atrium Sat 30 and Sub 10 are designed to create a ‘Swiss Army Knife’ sub/sat system for installers and consumers,” says Polk Audio Product Line Manager Al Baron. “They can mount almost anywhere around a pool, a deck, a walkway or even a garden without upsetting the outdoor design, all the while giving customers premium sound quality from a name that they know and trust.”

The Atrium Sat 30 and Atrium Sub 10 will begin shipping in January, at suggested retail prices of $179 each and $329 each, respectively

This album show the two sides that Beyonce calls “the side that only people who know her see” and the work hard, performance side which she calls “Sasha Fierce.” Read her Bio here and enjoy both Beyonces’.

SEATTLE, Nov 17, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — To help customers more easily discover music in any format, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) today launched over 100,000 new artist stores (www.amazon.com/artiststores). The stores feature comprehensive artist content, including full album discographies, CDs, DRM-free MP3s and vinyl catalog selection along with community features like artist images, artist biographies and related products — all in one place. To celebrate the launch of the artist stores and Amazon Music’s 10th anniversary, Amazon is releasing a limited-edition “Amazon.com 10 Years of Music” (www.amazon.com/10yearsofmusic) CD compilation featuring:

* Jewel’s “Hands”
* Backstreet Boys’ “I Want it That Way”
* ‘N Sync’s “This I Promise You”
* Dave Matthew Band’s “The Space Between”
* Norah Jones’ “Don’t Know Why”
* Sarah McLachlan’s “Fallen”
* Maroon 5’s “This Love”
* Coldplay’s “Speed of Sound”
* Dixie Chicks’ “Not Ready to Make Nice”
* Bruce Springsteen’s “Radio Nowhere”

A portion of the proceeds for each CD sold(1) will benefit the GRAMMY Foundation(R), a nonprofit organization established in 1989 by The Recording Academy(R) that provides opportunities for young people to explore careers in the music industry, and leads efforts to safeguard contributions made by musical icons to our cultural heritage.

“We’ve always understood that our customers want to listen to their music when they want it, where they want it and in whichever format they want it,” said Peter Faricy, vice president of music and movies at Amazon.com. “We’re music lovers here at Amazon, and we created the Amazon Artist Stores for everyone from the casual enthusiast and occasional gift-giver to the seasoned music junkie. These stores allow our customers to easily find and discover the music they love in any format along with a variety of artist content, like exclusive music videos and behind-the-scenes footage, all in a single place.”

The new artist stores serve as one-stop destinations for all things related to musicians and their music. Customers can learn about their favorite performers through images and biographies, easily discover music in any format, listen to song previews and even contribute to artist profiles. Additionally, Amazon Artist Stores have more than just music, featuring related merchandise such as concert shirts, rare posters, books, concert DVDs and more so fans can easily get their fill of memorabilia. As part of the launch customers can also check out exclusive music video debuts from Robin Thicke, “Dream World”; Il Divo, “The Promise”; Copeland, “You Are My Sunshine”; and Alison Krauss, “Shadows.”

Among the over 70,000 newly launched artist-dedicated stores are fan favorites, including the:

* Coldplay Store (www.amazon.com/coldplay) featuring:
o A pre-order for the band’s new EP, “Prospekt’s March”
o “The Coldplay Story” - a timeline of this influential band’s rise in the music world
o A photo gallery of the band
o A variety of books and DVDs
* Bob Dylan Store (www.amazon.com/dylan) featuring:
o His recent exclusive music video debut on Amazon.com of “Dreamin’ of You”
o A photo gallery of the artist throughout different time periods in his life and career
o Career biography and timeline of the legendary singer, songwriter
o A variety of books and DVDs
* Andrea Bocelli Store (www.amazon.com/bocelli) featuring:
o A new Amazon Exclusive video from his latest release, “Incanto,” along with a collection of other videos
o Career biography and timeline on the Italian opera singer
o A special note from the artist remembering his friend, Luciano Pavarotti
* Il Divo Store (www.amazon.com/divo) featuring:
o A sweepstakes for customers to win tickets to an Il Divo concert in London
o A new Amazon Exclusive video from their latest release, “The Promise”
o Career biography and photo gallery of the quartet

To browse the full selection of Amazon Artist Stores, visit www.amazon.com/artiststores. To order a copy of “Amazon.com 10 Years of Music” and help celebrate Amazon Music’s 10th anniversary, visit www.amazon.com/10yearsofmusic.

(1) Amazon.com will donate $1 for each CD sold less credits, returns and refunds.

Stanford Laptop Orchestra (SLOrk): Musical Macs

By Dustin Driver

When composer/researcher/programmer Ge Wang looks at a MacBook, he sees more than a computer. He sees a versatile platform for creating custom electronic instruments-the perfect tool for transforming lines of code, user input, and even gestures into music.

Wang is the man behind the Stanford Laptop Orchestra (SLOrk), an ensemble of student computer scientists and musicians that uses 20 MacBooks to compose and perform new music. It’s an experimental fusion of portable computing and live performance that harnesses the notebook’s plug-and-play compatibility, state-of-the-art sensors, and raw processing power.

SLOrk director Ge Wang conducts the ensemble.

“We use the MacBook itself as an instrument,” says Wang. “We tilt the notebook and use its built-in accelerometer to expressively control sound. We use the trackpad as a kind of violin bow. We use peripherals like USB game pads and even Nintendo Wii Remotes. Sometimes we modify code directly to generate sound and musical gestures. You can make some wild, diverse music with the MacBook.”

SLOrk generates an avant-garde synthesis of sound: computerized clicks, chimes, and bleeps dance over the drone of string instruments, square waves, and clean electronic tones. Wang conducts the orchestra, leading his musicians through acoustic landscapes as they perform electronic chamber music and compose freestyle melodies.

The music fits right in at the Stanford University Center for Computer Research in Music (CCRMA), the orchestra’s home, where Wang is an assistant professor. “Our goal here is to figure out what computers can enable people to accomplish musically,” says Wang. “With SLOrk, we’re pushing the boundaries of how people make electronic music. For us, the MacBook is at the center of that goal. It enables everything we do.”

Smule

Wang has begun experimenting with music-making applications for the Apple iPhone. In 2008, he co-founded a company called Smule to explore sonic applications on the device; the first product, Sonic Lighter, is now available via the iTunes App Store.

“One of our newest apps, Ocarina, lets you play an ocarina on the iPhone by physically blowing into the microphone, using multi-touch to control fingering, and leveraging the accelerometer to modulate the sound. Furthermore, there is a globe visualization that allows the user to listen in on people playing around the world in real time. We aim to push the boundaries of what’s possible on the iPhone with sound and interaction.”

XM’s new lineup is a mix-up/mish-mash of (some) past XM channels (many are gone) and new “Best of SIRIUS” channels. Love it or hate it, satellite radio will never be the same. Check out the press release below for more details.

SIRIUS XM Radio Announces Extraordinary New Channel Lineups

The Best Audio Experience Now Available For Subscribers at No Extra Cost and No New Hardware

Exclusive Channels and Shows From Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Grateful Dead, Jamie Foxx, Tom Petty, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett and more, available to all subscribers for first time

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — SIRIUS XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) today unveiled new enhanced channel lineups. Effective immediately, and for the first time, XM subscribers will hear SIRIUS’ dynamic and exclusive music, news, talk, sports and comedy shows and channels, and SIRIUS subscribers will have access to XM’s equally diverse and unique content.

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SIRIUS and XM subscribers will hear the exclusive music, talk and comedy channels and shows from Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Buffett, Elvis Presley, Grateful Dead, Eminem, Frank Sinatra, Jamie Foxx, Metropolitan Opera, NPR, NYU’s Doctor Radio, The Catholic Channel, Blue Collar Comedy, Cosmo Radio, Tom Petty, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, the Grand Ole’ Opry, Barbara Walters, Deepak Chopra, and more, now available to all subscribers. The change delivers to all current subscribers unquestionably the best lineup of audio entertainment today.

Listeners can now get easy access to channels spanning SIRIUS and XM that feature music’s most critically-acclaimed artists for the first time at no increase in the subscription fee and with no need to change or upgrade their existing radios. With this new programming lineup, subscribers will receive the same number of music and non-music channels on the SIRIUS and XM services as they have in the past.

“This is the ultimate evolution for our channels and sets a new bar for audio entertainment. The breadth and quality of the new programming lineups make it clear that everything worth listening to is now on SIRIUS XM,” said Scott Greenstein, SIRIUS XM’s President and Chief Content Officer.

XM subscribers will have access to new exclusive music, talk and comedy channels and shows. Here is a selection:

– Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Radio features music spanning three decades from the rock icon, including new releases, concert recordings, rare archival recordings and interviews.

– Jimmy Buffett’s Radio Margaritaville is a radio paradise of great music as well as live broadcasts of Buffett’s concerts.

– The Grateful Dead Channel features music spanning the band’s career with unreleased concert recordings, rare archival interviews with Jerry Garcia and original shows hosted by band members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann.

– Eminem’s Shade 45 features uncensored, commercial-free hip-hop programming executive produced by Eminem.

– “Little Steven” Van Zandt’s Underground Garage and Outlaw Country channels, both created and executive produced by the E Street Band member, feature the best rock ‘n’ roll records ever made and shows hosted by some of country music’s biggest names, including Mojo Nixon, Shooter Jennings and others.

– Elvis Radio is the world’s first and only officially authorized, commercial-free, Elvis all-the-time radio channel, broadcast live from Graceland.

– Frank Sinatra on SIRIUSLY Sinatra broadcasts the Great American Songbook as recorded by Sinatra and the greatest singers of all time.

– Metropolitan Opera Radio broadcasts live performances throughout the Met’s entire season and classic performances spanning the Met’s 77-year broadcast history.

– Jamie Foxx’s comedy channel, The Foxxhole, is Jamie Foxx’s exclusive 24/7 entertainment channel. Foxx created the channel and hosts a live, weekly show.

– Blue Collar Radio features favorites from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour and everyman humor from other great comedians and hilarious new stand-up stars.

– Cosmo Radio, geared toward Cosmopolitan magazine’s audience of fun, fearless females, features smart relationship advice, tips on beauty, fashion and health, and entertainment news.

– SIRIUS XM Stars features exclusive weekly shows from Barbara Walters, Deepak Chopra, Jane Pratt, Judith Regan, Senator Bill Bradley and others.

– The Catholic Channel, produced by SIRIUS XM and the Archdiocese of New York, is a modern talk format with an open dialogue focused on Catholicism in today’s world, including daily call-in talk shows, live daily Mass from Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, and football and basketball games from the University of Notre Dame.

– NPR Now offers in-depth news, features, and entertainment produced and assembled by NPR specifically for SIRIUS and XM Radio, featuring shows Fresh Air and Marketplace, plus public radio favorites like Car Talk, Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!, Talk of the Nation, and more.

– Doctor Radio powered by NYU Langone Medical Center is a groundbreaking 24/7 national radio channel featuring live, call-in shows hosted by leading doctors from the NYU Langone Medical Center, representing a vast array of fields including child psychology, sexual health, men’s health, diet, nutrition and more.

SIRIUS subscribers will have access to new exclusive music channels and shows. Here is a selection:

– Bob Dylan’s Theme Time Radio Hour is an award-winning weekly show hosted by the iconic artist that features an eclectic mix of songs from a wide variety of musical genres related to that week’s theme, as well as on-air thoughts and commentary from Dylan and special guests.

– Tom Petty’s Buried Treasure is a weekly hour of musical rarities and classic tracks handpicked by Petty from his private vaults.

– Willie’s Place broadcasts live from Willie Nelson’s very own honky tonk deep in the heart of Texas, featuring a nickel jukebox playing the best traditional, rustic and rich country and western swing.

– B. B. King’s Bluesville features a broad range of blues and gospel music hand-selected by the Mayor of Bluesville, B.B. King.

– Grand Ole’ Opry showcases the best live American country music with performance archives and programs hosted by Eddie Stubbs, a regular announcer for the Grand Ole’ Opry, popular country music DJ and respected country music historian.

– ’40s on 4 is where you go for the biggest hits from the 1940s and the greatest standards to come out during the first half of the 20th century.

– enLighten broadcasts Southern Gospel roots music based on four-part harmony featuring family groups, trios, quartets and soloists.

– ’90s on 9 plays the biggest hits of the decade featuring songs from every genre - pop, rock and rhythm … from grunge to boy bands.

– XM’s Artist Confidential series, hosted by Lou Brutus, features up close and personal interviews, plus exclusive performances from some of the biggest names in music including Paul McCartney, Coldplay, Sting, Santana and over a hundred more.

Enhanced music, talk, and sports channels will bring together the best hosts in their fields and genres.

– The Loft will continue to be led by Mike Marrone and will now add exclusive shows by rocker Lou Reed, Vin Scelsa, Dave Marsh and David Johansen.

  -- Deep Tracks will add veteran rock DJ Pat St. John.
  -- Marky Ramone's show, Punk Rock Blitzkrieg, can be heard on Faction.

– Jonathan Schwartz, the renowned Standards DJ, will host his daily and Sunday show on SIRIUSLY Sinatra.

– ’60s on 6 has a stellar lineup of hosts including Cousin Brucie, the legendary Oldies DJ who will continue his Wednesday show on ’50s on 5.

– ’70s on 7 will now air Casey Kasem’s original American Top 40 countdowns, as well as Joe Causi’s Disco Saturday Night.

– ’80s on 8 will be the home of all the former MTV VJs including Mark Goodman, Martha Quinn, Alan Hunter and Nina Blackwood.

– XM’s channel for the presidential election, POTUS ‘08, and SIRIUS’ channel for the independent voter, Indie Talk, have combined into POTUS - Politics of the United States, and will be heard on both SIRIUS and XM. POTUS will feature, from SIRIUS, actor and commentator Ron Silver, The Blog Bunker (the first show dedicated to the biggest blog headlines), and Pete Dominick; and from XM, Joe Mathieu, Tim Farley and more.

– SIRIUS XM Book Radio, previously known to XM subscribers as Sonic Theater, now brings SIRIUS and XM listeners excerpts of the greatest and hottest books, interviews with authors, and readings by some of the biggest authors in the business.

– Kids Place Live, targeted to entertain kids aged 3-8, now offers the best kid-friendly music previously heard on Kids Stuff and XM Kids, along with hosts Kenny Curtis, Absolutely Mindy and Robbie Schaeffer, and guests and specials.

– The previously announced Mad Dog Radio sports talk channel will launch soon on SIRIUS channel 123 and XM channel 144 offering sports fans engaging talk and interviews 24 hours a day. Renowned sports talk personality Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo headlines the channel and can currently be heard hosting its anchor program, Mad Dog Unleashed, weekday afternoons live on SIRIUS 123 and XM 144.

The new SIRIUS XM channel lineup will also continue to feature channels from the top news outlets in the country, including BBC World Service, Bloomberg Radio, ESPN Radio, CNBC, CNN, CNN en Espanol, Fox News Channel and Fox News Talk, among others.

Specific times and exact channel numbers for the new lineups of SIRIUS and XM can be found at: http://www.sirius.com/newlineup and http://www.xmradio.com/newlineup.