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SiriusXM is launching a new channel dedicated to the music of Ed Sheeran, featuring hits from his math-titled albums and more. The Ed Sheeran Channel will be available until August 21. The focal point of the channel is the artist's recent Sirius-exclusive concert.

Buzz Knight's Takin A Walk music history interview podcast has announced the donation of select episodes to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Library & Archives. The podcast features thorough discussions with prominent figures in the music industry, past and present.

The fan-voted 2018 CMT Music Awards will be simulcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 6, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The live radio broadcast of the Awards telecast will air on more than 120 iHeartCountry music radio stations.

Spotify has reversed its decision to charge for access to song lyrics, a feature that was tested behind its Premium subscription paywall. Initially free, the lyric feature was limited in September to just three uses per month for non-paying users.

Buzz Knight has unveiled the June guest list for his Takin A Walk music history interview podcast. Three new episodes feature legendary rock guitarists Steve Howe of Yes, Grammy winner Carlos Santana, and Mike Campbell of the Heartbreakers.

Yvonne Lacey is the new VP of Digital Sales Development for at AdLarge. Lacey will be the point person for the sales team on all things digital and report to Chief Revenue Officer, Don Wachsmith.

The 2020 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One will stream and be presented as an on-air radio special on October 23. The 7th Annual event was originally set for May 2 in Austin, TX.

Hal Slifer, host of Chagigah on Emerson College's WERS in Boston, has announced the creation of the Jewish Broadcasters Network. The JBN is a radio organization that aims to bring together radio hosts who program Jewish music and Jewish performers on a worldwide network of radio stations.

Spotify has taken the next step in its legal battle with the Mechanical Licensing Collective over whether the streamer's audiobook offerings allow it to pay less in royalties to musical artists in a Motion to Dismiss, filed in US District Court.

SiriusXM has geared up for comprehensive national audio coverage of the 2022 Major League Baseball season. Live play-by-play of every regular season and postseason game is offered as well as 24/7 news, talk and analysis.