The pop-up channel will be available on SiriusXM through May 2nd
SiriusXM has launched The Clive Davis Channel, a new limited-run channel honoring the iconic producer and music executive. SiriusXM listeners will have special access to an audio memoir of Clive Davis’ celebrated career and his impact on the music industry. Exclusively announced on Good Day New York, The Clive Davis Channel is available on the SiriusXM app through May 2nd and will be available to SiriusXM listeners in their cars on channel 79 from April 26th through May 2nd.
Hosted and curated by Clive Davis, the channel is set to air never-before-heard stories from key moments in his career spanning six decades, along with highlights from some of music’s greatest artists and songs. Clive will share the story about how he first heard Whitney Houston, envisioned greatness for Bruce Springsteen, found Janis Joplin’s voice to be life-changing, and so much more.
The Clive Davis Channel will also play the music of over 150 notable artists who, alongside Clive Davis, have helped shape the music industry. With songs from Bob Dylan, Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Janis Joplin, Busta Rhymes, Barry Manilow, The Grateful Dead, Alicia Keys and many others, The Clive Davis Channel is the ultimate destination for music fans.
“I can’t wait for the SiriusXM Clive Davis Channel. It will truly be a unique emotional experience to relive all the musical highlights of my career. I am honestly pinching myself that this will be happening,” said Clive Davis.
“The impact Clive Davis has had on music and the industry is demonstrated by the now iconic artists and songs he helped create and we are honored to celebrate his legacy,” states Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer. “The Clive Davis Channel will offer an exclusive inside look at the lasting influence Clive has had and will bring listeners closer to the music that has become part of our DNA.”
Additionally, The New York Pops will honor Clive Davis at the orchestra’s 41st Birthday Gala, The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis, on Monday, April 29th at 7 pm in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. The star-studded concert lineup will include Babyface, Busta Rhymes, Deborah Cox, Fantasia, Melissa Manchester, Barry Manilow, John Mellencamp, Ray Parker Jr., Carlos Santana, Valerie Simpson, Rob Thomas, and Dionne Warwick.
