SIRIUS XM Radio today announced the launch of You and Me
with B.B. King, a new hour-long music show to be hosted each week by
2009 Grammy Award winning bluesman, B.B. King. You and Me with B.B.
King will air each week exclusively on SIRIUS XM’s B.B. King’s
Bluesville channel on SIRIUS and XM channels 74. The show will debut,
with a new episode each week, on Friday, February 20 at 6 pm ET with
encore broadcasts airing on Saturday, February 21 at 2 pm ET; Monday,
February 23 at 12 am ET; and Wednesday, February 25 at 12 pm ET.

“I’ll be coming to B.B. King’s Bluesville channel every week to tell
you stories and answer your questions,” said B.B. King. “I’m the mayor
of Bluesville and my official proclamation: you’re welcome anytime!”

“We’re thrilled to give our listeners one of the few places
where iconic artists like B.B. King and the blues can still be heard on
the radio,” said Scott Greenstein, SIRIUS XM Radio’s President and
Chief Content Officer. “This highlights SIRIUS XM Radio’s ongoing
commitment to bring unique music experiences to our subscribers with
their favorite artists.”

Each week, B.B. King will personally select a broad range of
blues music featuring his favorite songs by peers from the past and
today’s artists. The blues legend will also share personal anecdotes
and stories about the artists who inspire him as well as offer
commentary on music that has made him a musical inspiration for
generations of musicians. SIRIUS XM listeners will also hear from
special guests including Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, Albert Cummings and
Keb’ Mo who have worked with and have been influenced by King. King
will also answer email questions from fans in a weekly “B.B. King’s
Mailbag” feature.

B.B. King, along with legendary recording artists and musicians
including Jimmy Buffett, Bob Dylan, Eminem, Grateful Dead, David
Johansen, Wynton Marsalis, Willie Nelson, Mojo Nixon, Elvis Presley,
Tom Petty, Marky Ramone, Lou Reed, Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen and
“Little Steven” Van Zandt represent the diverse and creative
artist-driven music programming currently being broadcast by SIRIUS XM.

You and Me with B.B. King will air each week on Friday at 6 pm,
with encore presentations broadcast on Saturday at 2 pm ET, Monday at
12 am ET and Wednesday at 12 pm ET.

B.B. King’s Bluesville channel broadcasts more than 80 years of
music for all lovers of the blues. Listeners will hear favorite artists
from the roots of blues music to the best of today, including Stevie
Ray Vaughan, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Etta James, Robert
Cray, Keb’ Mo’, Taj Mahal, John Lee Hooker. Please visit www.sirius.com or www.xmradio.com for more information.