May 21, 2008

XM airing Linkin Park concert on Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 2:38 PM
Linkin ParkThis Memorial Day, XM will broadcast an exclusive concert performance by Grammy Award-winning rockers Linkin Park as part of the band's Projekt Revolution Tour.

XM's "Linkin Park: Live From Detroit" special broadcast will include the two-hour performance live from Detroit - featuring the full concert playlist, plus interview segments with the band.

Tune in Monday, May 26th, at 8pm ET on XM's hard rock channel Squizz (ch 48). An encore broadcast will air on Thursday, May 29th at 10pm ET on XM's alternative channel Ethel (ch 47).

May 14, 2008

Storme Warren comes to XM

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 3:54 PM
Storme WarrenGreat American Country (GAC) host Storme Warren will be joining XM Radio as the host of the afternoon drive slot on Highway 16 starting on June 9th.

Warren's live afternoon drive show, which will air 2pm - 6pm ET, will debut on Monday, June 9th.

Warren's addition coincides with the upcoming opening of XM's new Nashville headquarters at the Sommet Center Arena Tower where the show will originate from daily. The brand-new, state-of-the-art facility will house office space, operations, production facilities, and seven studios - including a stunning, glass-walled performance studio overlooking downtown Nashville and the Ryman Auditorium.

Before his show's debut, Storme Warren will also participate in XM's exclusive coverage of the 2008 CMA Music Fest, June 2nd - June 9th, which will feature live concerts from the Chevy Stage, Fan Club Parties, and other live performances.

He will also continue as host and co-executive producer of "Country Music Across America" on Great American Country Television.

May 12, 2008

Colbie Caillat drops in on XM

Monday, May 12, 2008 at 3:44 PM
Colbie CaillatXM Radio's modern hits channel, Flight 26, will get a visit from singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat this week.

She'll hang out with XM's Ron Ross to talk music, and brings along her band to perform some acoustic versions of her smash "Bubbly" and her brand new one "Realize."

The show airs on Flight 26 (ch 26) on Tuesday, May 13th at 8am ET and Friday, May 16th at 11am ET. 

May 6, 2008

2nd annual "XMKiDS Traveling Roadshow" launches

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 12:05 PM
XM KidsThe 2nd annual "XMKiDS Traveling Roadshow" cross-country initiative to help Wal-Mart & Sam's Club raise $10 million in May for Children's Miracle Network is launching once again.

Starting on Monday, May 12 th, the XMKiDS Traveling Roadshow will kick-off on XMKiDS (ch 116), from Orange County, Calif. The entire XMKiDS on-air team - including "Absolutely Mindy," Kenny Curtis, Jinx, and Robbie Schaefer - will broadcast from Children's Miracle Network hospitals nationwide for two weeks before concluding with a live broadcast in Washington, D.C. from the Children's National Medical Center on Friday, May 23rd.

The Roadshow will conclude with a free concert broadcast live from The Sylvan Theater on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Saturday, May 24th from 12-3 pm ET. The concert will feature premiere artists for young people, including Lisa Loeb, Meredith Brooks, The Jimmies and Rhythm Child.

Check out a full schedule after the jump... or make a donation to Children's Miracle Network by visiting xmradio.com/roadshow or by purchasing a Miracle Balloon at a Wal-Mart or Sam's Club in your area.

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May 2, 2008

Cinco de Mayo celebrated on XM

Friday, May 2, 2008 at 2:40 PM
The Mad MexicanIn celebration of Cinco de Mayo, XM channel Aguila (ch 92), will change its regular format from regional Mexican music to Mariachi music, from 12am to midnight on... well, on May 5th.

The Cinco de Mayo celebration will be hosted by Richard Cortez, aka "The Mad Mexican" (pictured above... on the left). He's been a beloved radio personality in the Spanish-speaking community for more than 30 years, in markets like Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dallas, Texas.

The Mad Mexican has been programming Aguila for four years.

In addition to Aguila, XM offers four channels of commercial-free Latin music, including: Latin pop hits channel, Viva (ch 91); the newly launched Spanish oldies hits channel Caricia (ch 93); and tropical dance music and reggaeton hits channel Caliente (ch 94).

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