New program taking a deep dive into artists of the moment, new music releases, chart debuts and festival news will debut on SiriusXM’s Volume channel
TORONTO – September 1, 2021 – SiriusXM announced today that Billboard Live, a new two-hour weekly live show about the most buzz-worthy moments in music today, will air on its Volume channel beginning Tuesday, September 7.
Hosted by Billboard senior editor Lyndsey Havens and hip-hop editor Carl Lamarre, Billboard Live will break down everything in popular music news. With guests ranging from artists to industry executives, the show will explore the hitmakers of the moment, new album releases, the ins and outs of the charts, and the hottest festivals and tours of the season. Billboard Live will air on Tuesdays, from 10 AM – Noon ET, on SiriusXM’s Volume (channel 106), the talk channel where music is the conversation.
“We couldn’t be more excited to launch Billboard Live with SiriusXM to connect music lovers with our music-industry experts,” said Hannah Karp, Billboard’s Editorial Director. “With breaking news updates, in-depth conversations, and interviews with today’s most influential artists and tastemakers, our hosts will explain the trends and stories behind the music topping our charts.”
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Billboard to bring our listeners the latest music news and breaking down the charts—from the top selling albums to the most streams—each week on Volume,” said Roger Coletti, Executive Producer of SiriusXM’s Volume channel.
Billboard Live joins SiriusXM’s Volume channel, home to a variety of programming dedicated to conversations about music including: WHOOOSH! hosted by Simon Le Bon, The Jimmy Jam Show, Feedback hosted by Nik Carter and Lori Majewski, Lefsetz Live hosted by Bob Lefsetz, Jamila’s Jams with Jamila Mustafa, and more.
A renowned authority among artists, fans and the industry, Billboard brings its unrivaled expertise on music news, issues, trends and today’s charts to SiriusXM audiences. Billboard Live will be available to listeners nationwide on SiriusXM (channel 106), on the SiriusXM app and at home on a variety of connected devices. Go to siriusxm.ca/ways-to-listen to learn more.
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