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'Rolling Stones Radio' to Air Exclusively On SIRIUS Satellite Radio

NEW YORK, March 17, 2008 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio announced today that it will launch Rolling Stones Radio, an exclusive channel dedicated to rock icons the Rolling Stones. The channel will debut in conjunction with the release of Shine A Light, the Martin Scorsese film chronicling concerts from the band's 2006 "A Bigger Bang Tour" performed in New York City's Beacon Theater. Shine A Light, a Paramount Classics release produced in association with Concert Productions International (CPI) and Shangri-La Entertainment, opens in select US cities on April 4.

Rolling Stones Radio will give new and longtime Stones fans a comprehensive journey through the band's 44 year career, featuring music from their catalogue as well as interviews with the band covering a variety of topics including their music, legacy and what it was like for them to work with legendary director Martin Scorsese. The channel will also preview the 22 track Shine A Light album being released with the film. Rolling Stones Radio, SIRIUS channel 12, will air March 18 through April 15.

Rolling Stones Radio originally launched on SIRIUS in the summer of 2005 with the release of A Bigger Bang, The Stones' 22nd studio album and the much anticipated follow up to 1997's Bridges to Babylon.

To learn more about Rolling Stones Radio on SIRIUS, please visit www.sirius.com/rollingstonesradio.

About SIRIUS Canada
SIRIUS is Canada's number one choice for satellite radio with 110 full-time channels broadcast from studios in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and New York. SIRIUS offers 100% commercial-free music plus premium sports, news, talk and entertainment programming from North America's most recognizable and respected personalities and brands. SIRIUS offers listeners unparalleled coast-to-coast signal coverage and digital quality sound broadcast from three high-orbit satellites.

SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the CFL, NFL, NASCAR, NBA and NLL and broadcasts live play-by-play games of the CFL, NFL, NBA and NLL. SIRIUS is also the exclusive satellite radio home of CBC's Hockey Night in Canada Radio. In addition, SIRIUS broadcasts live NASCAR races, the Wimbledon Tennis Championships as well as Barclays English Premier League and UEFA Champions League soccer.

SIRIUS products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are available in more than 4,000 retail locations, including Best Buy, Canadian Tire, Centre Hi-Fi, Costco, Dumoulin, Future Shop, Home Hardware, London Drugs, Staples, The Source By Circuit City, Visions, Wal-Mart and 2001 Audio Video. All SIRIUS programming is available for a monthly subscription fee of only $14.99.

SIRIUS Canada's automotive partners include Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Pana-Pacific, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo and the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). SIRIUS automotive partners make up nearly 60 per cent of light vehicle sales in Canada.

Click on www.siriuscanada.ca to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription.

SIRIUS Creates 'Client 9 Radio'

NEW YORK, March 14, 2008-- SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that it has created Client 9 Radio, a channel that will explore the breaking news, facts, fallout, psychology, and implications of the scandal. Client 9 Radio will air March 14 at 5:00 pm ET - midnight March 17 exclusively on SIRIUS channel 126.

Client 9 Radio will serve as a forum for this national conversation. Client 9 Radio was created in response to passionate listener response to the story throughout the week.

Vinnie Politan, former Court TV Radio host, will be live in studio throughout the weekend to take calls from around the country, and offer expert legal advice and insight.

Client 9 Radio will explore every side of the story: from the political to the psychological to the medical and beyond. Client 9 Radio will consist of a wide variety of commentary and interviews conducted by SIRIUS hosts, and serve as a forum for listeners across the country to call in and discuss.

In addition to the live call-in shows, Client 9 Radio will include segments contributed by many SIRIUS hosts and experts from various fields, including law, public relations, medicine, and psychology, such as:

* Judith Regan (host of The Judith Regan Show) with Rachel Marsden (ex-girlfriend of Wikipedia founder who sold his stuff on eBay after he broke up with her via his website)
* Judith Regan (host of The Judith Regan Show) with private eye Vito Colucci, Jr. on catching spouses in the act
* Bill Bennett (host on SIRIUS Patriot) with Senator John McCain discussing the story
* Andrew Wilkow (host on SIRIUS Patriot) with New York GOP Assembly Leader James Tedisco
* Larry Flick (host on SIRIUS OutQ) with Ed Koch
* Ron Silver (host on Indie Talk) with Alan Dershowitz
* Alex Bennett (host on SIRIUS Left) with Dennis Hof, owner of Moonlight Bunny Ranch in Nevada on prostitutes and politicians
* The Playboy Radio Morning Show talking to high-priced prostitutes about the scandal

Click on www.siriuscanada.ca to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription.

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Signs Exclusive Agreement with SIRIUS Canada

Mitsubishi to offer SIRIUS Satellite Radio as standard equipment on key models

TORONTO, Ont. (December 4, 2007) – Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. (MMSCAN) and SIRIUS Canada, the country’s number one choice for satellite radio, today announced an exclusive agreement that will make SIRIUS Satellite Radio receivers standard equipment on many of Mitsubishi’s 2008 model year vehicles.

SIRIUS will be available as standard equipment on the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS, Eclipse Spyder GS & GTP, Eclipse GTP and Endeavor SE & Limited. SIRIUS will also be available as a factory installed option on the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS, Lancer GTS & Evolution and Outlander ES & LS models. In addition, SIRIUS will be available on the 2009 model year Galant. Mitsubishi will offer factory-installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio receivers with a six month subscription to SIRIUS’ premium satellite radio service.

“Mitsubishi is thrilled to offer SIRIUS Satellite Radio for customers on some of our best selling models," said Koji Soga, President and CEO of MMSCAN. “SIRIUS’ programming lineup is a perfect compliment to the innovative design and performance of Mitsubishi vehicles."

"SIRIUS is pleased that Mitsubishi customers will now be able to experience Canada’s favourite satellite radio service in their new vehicles,” said Mark Redmond, President and CEO, SIRIUS Canada Inc. "With the best coverage, content and programming from North America’s leading entertainment brands, SIRIUS offers drivers and passengers an unparalleled listening experience.”

About SIRIUS Canada

SIRIUS is Canada's number one choice for satellite radio with 110 full-time channels broadcast from studios in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and New York. SIRIUS offers 100% commercial-free music plus premium sports, news, talk and entertainment programming from North America's most recognizable and respected personalities and brands. SIRIUS offers listeners unparalleled coast-to-coast signal coverage and digital quality sound broadcast from three high-orbit satellites.

SIRIUS Canada's automotive partners include Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, MINI, Mitsubishi, Pana-Pacific, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo and the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). SIRIUS automotive partners make up nearly 60 per cent of light vehicle sales in Canada.

Click on www.siriuscanada.ca to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription.

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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Available For Lexus Vehicles in Canada

TORONTO, [November 21, 2007] – Lexus in Canada and SIRIUS Canada, the country’s number one choice for satellite radio, today announced an expansion of their partnership that will make SIRIUS Satellite Radio available for Lexus vehicles in Canada beginning in December 2007.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio will be available as a dealer installed option for all 2008 model year Lexus IS, ES, GS, RX, and GX models. Lexus in Canada will offer dealer-installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio receivers with a subscription to SIRIUS, Canada’s favourite choice for satellite radio featuring the best coverage, content and programming from North America’s leading entertainment brands.

SIRIUS Canada’s partnership with Toyota and Lexus was first announced in February, 2007 and since that time SIRIUS Satellite Radio has been available as a dealer installed option on the Toyota FJ Cruiser, Camry, and Tundra.

About Lexus in Canada

Lexus in Canada is the exclusive Canadian importer and distributor of Lexus luxury cars and sports utility vehicles through a sales and service network of 30 dealers across Canada. An industry leader for product quality and ownership satisfaction since its inception, Lexus has sold over 80,000 vehicles in Canada, including the flagship LS 460 sedan, sophisticated SC 430 convertible, and the athletic IS series. The best-selling Lexus RX 350 SUV, the acknowledged benchmark in the growing luxury sport utility vehicle segment, is built for the North American market in Cambridge, Ontario. For more information about Lexus products, and the manufacturer’s relentless pursuit of perfection, visit its web site at www.lexus.ca.

About SIRIUS Canada

SIRIUS Canada's automotive partners include Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, MINI, Pana-Pacific, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo and the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). SIRIUS automotive partners make up nearly 60 per cent of light vehicle sales in Canada.

Click on www.siriuscanada.ca to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription.

Pana-Pacific Selects SIRIUS Satellite Radio for

Exclusive Distribution to Canadian Truck Dealerships and Outlets

SIRIUS Satellite Radio now sold exclusively at 700 Canadian trucking outlets

TORONTO – (July 25, 2007) – SIRIUS Canada Inc., the country’s number one choice for satellite radio, today announced that Pana-Pacific, North America’s largest supplier of audio and electronics equipment to the trucking industry, will distribute SIRIUS products exclusively to truck dealerships and outlets throughout Canada.

“With more than 90 per cent market share to-date, SIRIUS has been the number one choice for satellite radio among truckers in Canada,” said John Trenberth, President of Pana-Pacific. “Feedback from our retail partners has been that Canadian drivers prefer SIRIUS on account of its superior signal coverage and programming lineup. Pana-Pacific is pleased to now distribute SIRIUS to the Canadian trucking channel exclusively.”

“Canadians have made SIRIUS the number one choice for satellite radio in Canada and Pana-Pacific’s decision to offer SIRIUS exclusively further underscores this,” said Mark Redmond, President and CEO, SIRIUS Canada Inc. “SIRIUS offers an unparalleled audio entertainment experience for Canadian truckers with the broadest range of programming and the strongest signal coverage.”

SIRIUS offers news, entertainment, comedy and commercial-free music programming from North America’s most recognizable and respected personalities and brands including Road Dog Trucking, NFL Radio, NASCAR Radio, Blue Collar Comedy, CBC Radio One and Radio-Canada’s Première Plus and much more.

About Pana-Pacific

Pana-Pacific, the OEM Division of The Brix Group Inc. has more than thirty years experience as a wholesale original equipment supplier of audio, video, security, communications, telematics, and dashboard electronics equipment to the heavy-duty truck industry. The group enjoys a majority share of the domestic truck manufacturer's market. Clients include Paccar (Kenworth and Peterbilt), Mack, International Truck and Engine, Volvo, Sterling, Western Star, Freightliner, John Deere and Caterpillar. Chief manufacturer contracts are in place with Delphi, Alpine, Panasonic and Cobra. As the largest supplier of audio equipment to the heavy-trucking industry, Pana-Pacific OEM has earned the opportunity to service all levels of distribution in the trucking business including factory production, national parts distribution centers, and factory-authorized dealers.

About SIRIUS Canada

SIRIUS is Canada’s number one choice for satellite radio with 110 full-time channels broadcast from studios in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and New York. SIRIUS offers 100% commercial-free music plus premium sports, news, talk and entertainment programming from North America’s most recognizable and respected personalities and brands. SIRIUS offers listeners unparalleled coast-to-coast signal coverage and digital quality sound broadcast from three high-orbit satellites.

SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the CFL, NFL, NASCAR and NBA, and broadcasts live play-by- play games of the CFL, NFL and NBA as well as live NASCAR races.

SIRIUS products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are available in more than 3,500 retail locations, including Best Buy, Canadian Tire, Centre Hi-Fi, Costco, Dumoulin, Future Shop, Home Hardware, London Drugs, Staples, The Source By Circuit City, Visions, Wal-Mart and 2001 Audio Video. All SIRIUS programming is available for a monthly subscription fee of only $14.99.

SIRIUS Canada’s automotive partners include Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, MINI, Pana-Pacific, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo. SIRIUS automotive partners make up nearly 60 per cent of light vehicle sales in Canada.

Visit www.siriuscanada.ca to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription

Audi Canada to Offer SIRIUS Satellite Radio as Factory Standard Equipment on Key Models

New race inspired Audi R8 to offer SIRIUS as factory standard equipment

TORONTO, (July 23, 2007) – Audi Canada and SIRIUS Canada, the country’s number one choice for satellite radio, today announced that SIRIUS Satellite Radio will be available as factory standard equipment on all model year 2008 Audi S4, A6 4.2, S6, A8, S8 and Audi Q7 4.2 models. In addition, Audi will offer SIRIUS as factory standard equipment in the all-new R8 mid-engined sports car.

Audi Canada will offer factory-installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio receivers with a three month subscription to SIRIUS’ premium satellite radio service. Currently, SIRIUS Satellite Radio is available as a factory option in virtually all Audi vehicles sold in Canada including the Audi A3, the sporty A4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the extreme RS 4, the design-leading A6 sedan and A6 Avant; the Audi Q7 performance SUV; and the new TT Coupe and Roadster.

"Audi is proud to offer SIRIUS Satellite Radio as factory standard equipment on some of our most popular models including the exciting new R8,” said Diego Ramos, Head of Audi Canada. “SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a natural fit with Audi’s premier vehicle line and now more Audi customers in Canada will be able to hear and experience SIRIUS for themselves.”

"Audi has been a strong partner in SIRIUS’ growth in Canada, and we are pleased that SIRIUS will be offered as factory standard equipment on several key models," said Mark Redmond, President and CEO, SIRIUS Canada Inc. "For drivers and their passengers SIRIUS offers a unique audio entertainment experience that is unrivaled and features the best content, coverage and choice."

About SIRIUS Canada

SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the CFL, NFL, NASCAR, NBA, NLL, and broadcasts live play-by-play games of the CFL, NFL, NBA and NLL. In addition, SIRIUS broadcasts live NASCAR races, the Wimbledon Tennis Championships as well as Barclays English Premier League and UEFA Champions League soccer.

Click on www.siriuscanada.ca to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription

Media Advisory - Happy Canada Day, Live from New York City

<< - Canadian musicians Serena Ryder, Peter Elkas and Wil celebrate Canada Day in New York City with live showcase performance presented by SIRIUS Canada and the Consulate General of Canada, New York
- Concert broadcast live throughout North America on SIRIUS' Iceberg 95 // Ch. 95 >>

TORONTO, June 26 /CNW/ - SIRIUS Canada, the country's number one choice for satellite radio, in collaboration with The Consulate General of Canada, New York, today announced that it will host an exclusive music showcase event featuring up-and-coming Canadian artists to celebrate Canada Day. The exclusive showcase event for the music industry will highlight some of Canada's best up-and-coming musical talent and feature Serena Ryder, Peter Elkas and Wil.

The showcase event will be held at the prestigious Joe's Pub venue in New York City on Sunday, July 1. In addition, SIRIUS subscribers throughout North America can listen to the concert live on SIRIUS' Iceberg 95 // Ch. 95 beginning at 9:30 P.M.

"This showcase and live broadcast on SIRIUS is a great way to celebrate Canada Day with music fans across North America," said Serena Ryder. "Satellite radio is a powerful way for Canadian artists to reach new fans and gain valuable exposure."

"To celebrate Canada Day, we're bringing a bit of Canada to New York with this amazing lineup," said Andreanne Sasseville, Director of Canadian Talent Development and Industry Relations for SIRIUS Canada. "This is a wonderful opportunity to promote Canadian musical talent for the music industry and with the showcase being broadcast live on SIRIUS, Canadians anywhere in North America can celebrate Canada Day in a unique and memorable way."

The performance will immediately follow the Canadian Consulate's fourth annual all-star tribute to Canadian songwriting (itself part of the Consulate's ongoing Upper North Side Canadian Music Series at Joe's Pub) at 7 pm. "Thanks in part to our series with Joe's Pub, the venue has become an important partner in presenting emerging Canadian musical talent to a New York audience," says the Consulate's Cultural Affairs Officer, Jeff Breithaupt. "We're thrilled that SIRIUS Canada is building on that momentum with what we hope will be another important Canada Day tradition in New York."

What: Canadian musicians Serena Ryder, Peter Elkas and Wil perform live at an exclusive music showcase event celebrating Canada Day presented by SIRIUS Canada in collaboration with The Consulate General of Canada, New York.
SIRIUS subscribers throughout North America can listen to the concert live on SIRIUS' Iceberg 95 // Ch. 95 beginning at 9:30 P.M.
When: Sunday, July 1
Peter Elkas 9:30 P.M.
Wil 10:15 P.M.
Serena Ryder 11:00 P.M.

Where: Joe's Pub, New York City.
Joe's Pub is part of The Joseph Papp Public Theater, located at 425 Lafayette Street between East 4th and Astor Place in New York's East Village.

About the Artists

Serena Ryder (EMI) - Serena Ryder's voice is a deep, bluesy, soulful instrument that has drawn comparisons to Janis Joplin and Aretha Franklin. The 23 year old is blessed with an intelligence and confidence that came across in her songs on "Unlikely Emergency", her critically acclaimed independent album. From Millbrook, Ontario, Serena's most recent album, "If Memory Serves You Well" was released in November. www.serenaryder.com

Peter Elkas (Maple Music) - The Toronto native's newest album, "Wall of Fire" was released in Canada in March. Peter describes the record as "soulful and smooth, but with a rough edge" and says listeners can hear his love affair with the 1970s sound on the tracks. Bill Withers, Bruce Springsteen, Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye were his musical heroes during the writing process for his second solo album. www.peterelkas.com

Wil (EMI) - Born in Aylmer Quebec, growing up in Calgary, Alberta, Wil now calls Vancouver home. The Folk Rock/Alternative artist recently released his new album, "By December." This album embodies all of its charismatic creator's inherent dichotomies - an artistic triumph from a down-to-earth working man and a complex production resulting in straightforward songs; and archetypal love stories tinged with fear and doubt and, above all, yearning hope. www.ibreakstrings.com

About SIRIUS Canada

SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the CFL, NFL, NASCAR, NBA, NLL and broadcasts live play-by-play games of the CFL, NFL, NBA and NLL. In addition, SIRIUS broadcasts live NASCAR races, the Wimbledon Tennis Championships as well as Barclays English Premier League and UEFA Champions League soccer.

Click on www.siriuscanada.ca to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio now available on Bell Mobility phones

Commercial-free music from Canada’s number one choice for satellite radio

TORONTO, June 15, 2007 – Bell Canada today announced that SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s commercial-free music programming is now exclusively available on Bell Mobility multimedia phones.

“SIRIUS delivers digital-quality music without commercial interruptions directly to our clients’ phones, and with a growing selection of channels to satisfy virtually any musical taste,” said Adel Bazerghi, Bell Mobility’s Vice President of Products. “SIRIUS Satellite Radio is an important addition to Bell Mobility’s industry-leading roster of mobile entertainment offerings, which now includes on-demand mobile movies, mobile television and Canada’s largest catalogue of mobile music tracks.”

Streamed directly to Bell Mobility phones via the Bell wireless high speed network, the lineup of SIRIUS channels now available includes SIRIUS Hits 1, The Pulse, 60’s Vibrations, Totally 70’s, Big 80’s, Classic Vinyl, Classic Rewind, Hair Nation, First Wave, The Spectrum, Soul Town, Heart & Soul, New Country, Prime Country, Jazz Café, Band à Part, Iceberg Radio, CBC Radio 3, Area 33, and Chill. SIRIUS Satellite Radio from Bell is powered by mSpot.

“We’re thrilled that Bell Mobility customers will be able to experience SIRIUS music programming right from their phones,” said Chris Brockbank, Vice President of Marketing, SIRIUS Canada Inc. “SIRIUS’ incredible range of commercial-free music has helped it become Canada’s number one choice for satellite radio.”

SIRIUS Satellite Radio programming is available now for $8 per month on multimedia-capable Bell Mobility phones, including hot sellers like the LG Chocolate, LG Fusic, Samsung m610 and Samsung a900.

For more information, please visit bell.ca/wireless

About SIRIUS Canada

SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the CFL, NFL, NASCAR, NBA, NLL, NHL and broadcasts live play-by-play games of the CFL, NFL, NBA, NLL and NHL. In addition, SIRIUS broadcasts live NASCAR races, the Wimbledon Tennis Championships as well as Barclays English Premier League and UEFA Champions League soccer.

Click on www.siriuscanada.ca to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription

Media Alert: May 24, 2007

SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO BROADCASTS EXTENSIVE RADIO COVERAGE OF THE STAR WARS 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

WHAT: SIRIUS Satellite Radio will offer the most comprehensive national radio coverage of “Star Wars Celebration IV” at the Los Angeles Convention Center, May 24 to 28, beginning with reports from today’s “fan club only” events and including a full weekend of reports that will include droid building, costume contests, Jedi training, the “Stormtrooper Olympics” and sneak peeks at the all-Star Wars episodes of Family Guy and Robot Chicken.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio is also staging a final battle between Darth Vader and Yoda for the best two characters as voted by fans in SIRIUS’ “Duel of Fates.” The winner will be announced at 12 noon ET on Tuesday, May 29th.

WHERE: Raw Dog: Comedy Uncensored, channel 104.
WHEN: Coverage today, May 24 at 12 noon ET through Tuesday, May 29.
Duel of Fates winner announced, Tuesday, May 29 at 12 noon ET.

MORE: Star Wars Celebration IV is the biggest Star Wars party ever. Thirty years ago, an unheralded film known as Star Wars opened in theaters and took audiences on a groundbreaking journey to a galaxy far, far away. It instantly seized the public's imagination, and three decades later still claims that grasp. The event brings the best of the Star Wars universe together in one place for a weekend that’s designed by fans for fans.

Raw Dog: Comedy Uncensored, SIRIUS channel 104 broadcasts comedy from the edge—uncensored and outrageous. Classic comedy, the hottest new stand-ups and original shows like Jim Breuer Unleashed and Vincent "Big Pussy" Pastore’s The Wiseguy Show.

For more information, visit www.siriuscanada.ca.

Hey Hey, My My - SIRIUS Canada and Canadian Musicians

Record Neil Young Tribute – Borrowed Tunes II

Barenaked Ladies, 54-40, Dallas Green, Chantal Kreviazuk, Great Lake Swimmers, Raine Maida, Finger Eleven, Ron Sexsmith, Dala and others set to record favourite Neil Young songs

TORONTO – (April 11, 2007) – SIRIUS Canada Inc., the country’s number one choice for satellite radio, today announced that it is closely collaborating with Universal Music Canada and Canadian musicians to record and produce “Borrowed Tunes II”, a musical tribute to Canadian music legend Neil Young.

“Borrowed Tunes II” will feature a mix of well-known Canadian artists and new and emerging musicians each contributing their own distinct version of their favourite Neil Young song. Collaborating artists include Barenaked Ladies, Emily Haines, Finger Eleven, Chantal Kreviazuk, Dallas Green, Hawksley Workman, Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace, Ron Sexsmith, Goldendogs, Quebec-based Dobacaracol, Jorane and many others.

“I'm excited to pay tribute to Neil Young and his incredible body of work,” said Chantal Kreviazuk. “Neil’s songs have inspired so many Canadian musicians over the years and the Borrowed Tunes II recording is a wonderful way to honour him.”

“Neil Young is one artist who all five of us regard as a hero and a musical inspiration,” says Kevin Hearn of Barenaked Ladies. “We are delighted to pay tribute to him.”

“SIRIUS Canada is thrilled to work with these immensely talented artists on this unique Neil Young tribute project,” said Andreanne Sasseville, Director of Canadian Talent Development for SIRIUS Canada. “SIRIUS is committed to helping established and emerging Canadian artists expand their fan base and allowing Canadian music fans to connect with their favourite artists in new and meaningful ways.”

Distributed by Universal Music in Canada, “Borrowed Tunes II” will be recorded in conjunction with Toronto-based producer Mike Roth (Big Bold Sun Music) and will be available at the end of the summer. Selected tracks from the “Borrowed Tunes II” recording will be featured on SIRIUS Canada’s Iceberg channel 95.

All proceeds from album sales will benefit two not-for-profit organizations selected by Neil Young including The Bridge School and Toronto-based Safehaven.

About SIRIUS Canada

SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the CFL, NFL, NASCAR, NBA and NHL, and broadcasts live play-by- play games of the CFL, NFL, NBA and NHL, as well as live NASCAR races.

Click on www.siriuscanada.ca to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription