NEW YORK, June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) today announced that it will present a day-long lineup of performances from rising country music stars discovered by The Highway.

(Logo: https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101014/NY82093LOGO )

SiriusXM's "Highway Finds Stage" at the Hard Rock Cafe in Nashville will feature performances by artists showcased on The Highway as part of "Highway Finds"—the channel's ongoing initiative to introduce new country artists to SiriusXM listeners. Listeners will hear exclusive performances by Parmalee, Cole Swindell, Chase Rice, Sarah Darling, JT Hodges, Ray Scott and The Lost Trailers. Fans are invited to attend the "Highway Finds Stage" beginning at 3:00 pm ET.

Additionally, many of the artists featured on The Highway's new music discovery show, On The Horizon, will play acoustic sets as part of the "Highway Finds" concert. Chuck Wicks, Josh Grider, Katie Armiger, JJ Lawhorn and Samantha Landrum are scheduled to perform. For a complete list of broadcast times, please visit www.siriusxm.com/thehighway. On The Horizon airs on Saturdays at 5:00 pm ET on The Highway.

Highlights from the "Highway Finds Stage" will air on The Highway beginning Wednesday, June 5 at 4:00 pm ET on The Highway, via satellite on channel 59, and through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App on smartphones and other connected devices, as well as online at siriusxm.com.

In addition, leading up to this year's CMA Music Festival in Nashville, SiriusXM's The Highway channel will present daily in studio performances by some of today's biggest country music artists, including Gary Allan, Kellie Pickler, American Idol's Kree Harrison and Randy Houser.

The concerts, as part of "The Highway Super Fan Concert Series," will be held in SiriusXM's Music City Theatre in Nashville in front of a live studio audience of SiriusXM listeners. "The Highway Super Fan Concert Series" will air on The Highway, channel 59, beginning Wednesday, June 5. For a complete list of broadcast times, please visit www.siriusxm.com/thehighway.

The event is produced by AStar Promotions.

The Highway plays new country music. Listeners will hear music from Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert, Jason Alden, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood.

For more information on SiriusXM, please visit www.siriusxm.com. 

About Sirius XM Radio

Sirius XM Radio Inc. is the world's largest radio broadcaster measured by revenue and has 24.4 million subscribers.  SiriusXM creates and broadcasts commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive talk and entertainment; and the most comprehensive Latin music, sports and talk programming in radio. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company in the U.S., from retailers nationwide, and online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM programming is also available through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for Android, Apple, and BlackBerry smartphones and other connected devices. SiriusXM also holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has more than 2 million subscribers.

On social media, join the SiriusXM community on Facebook, facebook.com/siriusxm, Twitter, twitter.com/siriusxm, Instagram, instagram.com/siriusxm, and YouTube at youtube.com/siriusxm.

This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimated," "believe," "intend," "plan," "projection," "outlook" or words of similar meaning.  Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control.  Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. 

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements: our competitive position versus other forms of radio and  audio services; our dependence upon automakers; general economic conditions; failure of our satellites, which, in most cases, are not insured; our ability to attract and retain subscribers at a profitable level; royalties we pay for music rights; the unfavorable outcome of pending or future litigation; rapid technological and industry change; failure of third parties to perform; changes in consumer protection laws and their enforcement; and our substantial indebtedness.  Additional factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, which is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov).  The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

P-SIRI

Contact for SiriusXM:
Samantha Bowman
212 901 6644 
samantha.bowman@siriusxm.com

SOURCE Sirius XM Radio