Network LIVE, the joint venture between AOL, XM and AEG, is distributing exclusive live performances by multi-platinum artists Madonna and Keith Urban to both AOL Music and XM Satellite Radio.

The Madonna event will allow millions to watch the album launch for "Confessions On a Dancefloor" live at the intimate venue, KoKo's in London, on November 15th at 10pm GMT/5pm EST. In addition to the performance, a backstage preview with Madonna will be featured just before she takes the stage in front of 1,500 fans who received tickets through radio contests in more than 40 countries.

Keith Urban will perform his exclusive Network LIVE concert at Irving Plaza on Monday, November 14th, at 10:00 PM EST. Both will be heard on AOL Music and XM Live.

XM Satellite Radio recently hosted music icon Paul McCartney for the taping of "Artist Confidential" at XM's Performance Theater in D.C., just three blocks from where the Beatles played their first live U.S. show more than 40 years ago.

The Paul McCartney "Artist Confidential" will premiere on Monday, November 21 at 7pm ET on XM Live, The 60s, The 70s, Deep Tracks, Top Tracks and The Blend.

McCartney talks about the creative process, his new album "Chaos and Creation," and shares some unique insights on his life and work.   Throughout the hour-long performance, McCartney also treats the audience to live acoustic renditions of songs from the new album, including "How Kind of You," "Fine Line," and "Follow Me."

XM Satellite Radio has joined forces with Bon Jovi with a new contest, entitled the "Have a Nice Gig." Starting today, unsigned artists in select cities can enter to have the opportunity to have their band open for multi-platinum Bon Jovi at select cities on the Have A Nice Day World Tour.

Each band will then be entered into the semi-finals where the grand prize-winning band will receive a demo deal with AEG Records and open for Bon Jovi at Giants Stadium during the summer of 2006.

To enter, unsigned musicians living within 100 miles of the concert city must complete a brief application and upload one song at http://bonjovi.xmradio.com. A panel of XM's in-house music experts will review all submissions and select the bands -- one for each performance -- to play in front of the sold out crowds.

In all, 24 bands from 17 cities will be selected and in the running to receive a demo deal and another chance to open for Bon Jovi at Giants Stadium.

Tour cities are available after the jump...

XM411 is at the 2005 SEMA Show and has a bunch of pics up for those interested. Lots of great shots there, go check them out. Anyone know if SIRIUS was there too?

Thanks cb!

XM Satellite Radio has announced nominees for the First Annual XM Nation Music Awards. Nominated by XM's programming staff with categories that range from favorite cover song to the artist most overlooked by traditional radio, the XM Nation Music Awards honor some of the most talented and interesting musicians today.

Online voting for nominees will be available on XM's website at http://awards.xmradio.com starting on November 4th through November 27th. XM will announce the winners on Monday, December 5th.

Get the full list of nominees after the jump...