Just two weeks ago, XM Satellite Radio's Bluegrass Junction (Channel 14) announced the debut of their monthly Top 40, based on how often individual albums are featured. The June Top 40, based on requests and plays in May, has just
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XM Bluegrass Junction launches bluegrass chart
Bluegrass Junction, XM Satellite Radio's 24/7 bluegrass music channel, has launched its own monthly bluegrass music chart, based on the material which is most regularly aired on Bluegrass Junction. Program Director Kyle Cantrell explains how the chart is compiled. "Since our
Cherryholmes II debuts on XM
Easter Sunday (4/8) marks our first chance to hear the upcoming CD from Cherryholmes. They will all be with Kyle Cantrell on XM's Bluegrass Junction (Channel 14), as he features each of the tracks from Cherryholmes II, offering comments and
Wichita’s debut on XM today
In other bluegrass radio news, today's the day for the launch of Wichita Rutherford's new show on XM, The Grand Old Time Machine, which Brance posted about last month. The show starts this afternoon (4/6) at 5:00 p.m., with a rebroadcast
Steve Gulley on XM
Steve Gulley will join XM Satellite Radio's Kyle Cantrell this week to preview his new CD, Sounds Like Home. It is due for release on Lonesome Day Records on April 17, and Steve and Kyle will play through all the
Satellite Radio merger in the Senate
We've told you before about the proposed merger of the two satellite radio providers, Sirius and XM. Previously the House of Representatives had inquired into the deal, now the Senate is doing so. The main objection to the action is
Wichita Rutherford on XM
Wichita Rutherford, the podcasting superstar, has just announced that he has moved from Sirius to XM in the satellite radio world. Wichita's new show on XM is called The Grand Old Time Machine which is also the name of his upcoming
Donna Hughes on XM today
Singer/songwriter Donna Hughes' recently released her new CD, Gaining Wisdom, and has been touring some to support the release. Today she'll be on XM satellite radio with host Kyle Cantrell at 11 AM EST. I'm sure they'll be discussing and
Mountain Heart on XM
We've told you recently about the new addition to Mountain Heart. If you haven't heard them yet and you are a subscriber to XM radio, here's your chance. The band is doing an in-studio concert that will be aired today
SiriuX Satellite Radio?
As you've probably heard, Sirius and XM have announced plans to merge their two companies into one larger satellite radio provider. It's still unclear at this point if regulators will allow it though. CNN Money reports that both companies will need