Official word from XM Satellite Radio just came in that Bob Dylan's much anticipated music show, "Theme Time Radio Hour with Your Host Bob Dylan" will make its world premiere on May 3rd at 10am ET, on Deep Tracks XM channel 40.

Each weekly show will feature an mix of music based around a specific theme, with Bob Dylan himself will offer stories about the music and topics of interest. Dylan also will read and answer select emails sent in by fans. In addition, "Theme Time Radio Hour" will feature contributions from special guests, including Elvis Costello, Charlie Sheen, Penn Jillette, Sarah Silverman and Jimmy Kimmel.

A complete list of tracks, along with XM+Napster purchase links, from each "Theme Time Radio Hour" show will be posted on a dedicated Bob Dylan page on XM's website, as well as photos and information on encore broadcasts. Fans also can e-mail their questions and music requests directly to Bob Dylan at bobdylan@xmradio.com

Encore broadcasts of "Theme Time Radio Hour" will air throughout the week on Deep Tracks and XM's folk music channel, The Village (XM channel 15).