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SiriusXM announced yesterday that it would be launching The Michael Jackson Channel, an exclusive, limited-run channel dedicated solely to the ‘King of Pop’s’ solo music career.
The Michael Jackson Channel features the pop sensation’s musical beginnings with his 1979 Off the Wall album through the present.
SiriusXM listeners will also hear music from the new album XSCAPE, which was released today and features eight new recordings. The channel will also feature reflections and stories from the producers who worked on the album.
“The new recordings being unearthed and part of this new release reinforce Michael Jackson’s legacy as the King of Pop,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM. “These are musical treasures that span decades and the high production quality and updates make them even more enjoyable for a world of listeners hungry for Michael Jackson’s music. Our channel will play all the cuts from the new album along with music from his entire body of solo work, giving our listeners the special listening experience they expect from SiriusXM.”
The Michael Jackson Channel launched yesterday at 5:00 pm ET and will run through Monday, May 26, on channel 50. The Michael Jackson Channel will also be available through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App, as well as online at siriusxm.com.
The Michael Jackson Channel is an example of a SiriusXM channel created for an iconic artist. Previous stations have included Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Radio, Willie Nelson’s Willie’s Roadhouse, The Pink Floyd Channel, Elvis Radio, Siriusly Sinatra, Ozzy Osbourne’s Ozzy’s Boneyard, Pearl Jam Radio and Eminem’s Shade 45, among others.
For more information, please visit www.siriusxm.com
