NEW YORK, April 21, 2016
/PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM announced today that it will pay
tribute to the legendary artist Prince. The limited-run channel
will feature music from Prince's ground-breaking, iconic and
innovative career which spanned over 30 years.
SiriusXM's The Prince Tribute Channel will feature music from
the vast body of artistry from Prince's entire career, including
his earliest recordings through his most recent
release HITnRUN Phase One. The special channel
will also feature music by artists that Prince was closely linked
to, inspired by and collaborated with.
"Prince's passing is tragic and a true loss for music fans
around the world. To honor his legacy and his incredible body of
work, SiriusXM will create a special channel that will be devoted
to his artistic genius," said Scott Greenstein, President and
Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM.
The Prince Tribute Channel launched on Thursday, April 21 and will run through Friday,
April 29 via satellite on channel 50. The Prince Channel
will also be available online and through the SiriusXM app.
For more information on SiriusXM, please
visit www.siriusxm.com.
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in SiriusXM Canada which has approximately 2.7 million subscribers.
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to major automakers, giving customers access to a suite of safety,
security, and convenience services including automatic crash
notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside
assistance and turn-by-turn navigation.
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