Bob Dylan Signs On With XM As A Host

From RadioINK

XM Satellite Radio has announced that Bob Dylan will host a new music show for XM, marking the first time Dylan has hosted a radio show.

The weekly, hour-long show will feature a mix of music selected by Dylan. In addition, Dylan will offer regular commentary on music and other topics, host and interview guests and read e-mails from listeners. The show will debut in March on XM’s album rock channel Deep Tracks.

“Songs and music have always inspired me. A lot of my own songs have been played on the radio, but this is the first time I’ve ever been on the other side of the mic,” said Dylan. “It’ll be as exciting for me as it is for XM.”

“Bob Dylan epitomizes the American music experience and his unflagging integrity and vision defines everything we hope for XM to be,” said Lee Abrams, chief creative officer, XM Satellite Radio. “It is an honor to count Bob Dylan among the members of the XM artist family, and is further testimony of XM’s commitment to create original music programming that makes a difference.

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Now THAT just might persuade me to give XM a whirl. Many other factors are present for both XM and Sirius, but I'm still not sure which is right for me.