Sirius Satellite Radio Introduces All-Elvis Presley Radio Channel

June 2004 - SIRIUS, the premium satellite radio provider known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and sports programming to cars and homes across the country, today announced the launch of Elvis Radio, a 24/7 all-Elvis Presley radio channel. All day, every day, Elvis Radio will celebrate “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” by airing the entire spectrum of his career: His extensive catalog of hit singles ... the rarities ... the 'B' sides ... the ‘Sun’ years … the movie soundtracks ... and his wonderful concerts. Elvis Radio will be hosted daily by SIRIUS DJs from a specially designed studio in the Plaza at Graceland, Elvis’ Memphis, TN home.

Elvis Radio will debut July 2 on SIRIUS with a spectacular live broadcast from Memphis, TN. Elvis fans from around the world are expected at Graceland and the Sun Studio during the Fourth of July weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Elvis' first single, "That's All Right."

“Elvis Presley was a true pioneer, a man of many firsts in our world,” said Jack Soden, President & CEO of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. “It seems natural for Elvis to be the first artist to have a satellite radio station exclusively devoted to his work. It’s especially fitting that the launch of Elvis Radio happens to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the beginning of his career. What a great way to celebrate!”

Scott Greenstein, President of Entertainment and Sports, SIRIUS, said, “Fifty years after his first single, Elvis Presley still casts a spell over music lovers, songwriters and musicians everywhere; this is evidenced by the throngs of visitors to Graceland and the millions who buy his records each year. SIRIUS is committed to providing unique and innovative content to our subscribers that they can’t get anywhere else – Elvis Radio is yet another example of that commitment.”

The partnership between SIRIUS and Elvis Presley Enterprises calls for SIRIUS radios to be sold at Graceland gift shops and on Elvis.com. Elvis Radio will be available in all guest rooms at Memphis’ Heartbreak Hotel and will play throughout the day in the public areas at Graceland. SIRIUS and Elvis Radio will be promoted on Elvis.com, to Elvis fan clubs and to Elvis e-mail lists.

"No artist in the history of recorded music made an impact on rock ‘n’ roll as Elvis did," said Steve Blatter, Vice President of Music Programming, SIRIUS. "Through his music, Elvis changed America and the world. We’re proud to have worked closely with the Elvis estate to create Elvis Radio.”

SIRIUS consultant Walter Sabo, who initiated the discussions for Elvis Radio said, "Rock radio exists because of Elvis – yet Elvis Presley’s music can’t be heard on very many radio stations anymore. Today, Elvis fans – and that’s all of us – can hear Elvis, uncensored, from the hips up and down, on SIRIUS."

Click on www.sirius.com to listen to SIRIUS live, or to find a SIRIUS retailer or car dealer in your area.

SOURCE Sirius Satellite Radio