XM SATELLITE RADIO AND STARBUCKS HEAR MUSIC TO RELEASE NEW CD OF PERFORMANCES FROM XM’S POPULAR “ARTIST CONFIDENTIAL” SERIES
XM Satellite Radio and Starbucks Hear Music announced that the companies will release a new compilation CD, showcasing performances by top artists recorded solely for XM’s original music series, “Artist Confidential.” Produced by XM Satellite Radio exclusively for Starbucks Hear Music, XM Artist Confidential, Vol. 1 includes live renditions of songs by Coldplay, Willie Nelson, Tori Amos, Robert Plant and many others, previously only available to XM subscribers. The CD will be available exclusively at Starbucks Company-operated locations in the U.S. and Canada and online at beginning August 29, 2006.
XM Artist Confidential, Vol. 1 is an impressive collection of exclusive, live tracks selected from the archives of XM’s live performance and interview program, “Artist Confidential.” Recorded live before an intimate audience of fans and friends at XM’s studios, the CD features live renditions of “Clocks” by Coldplay, “Always On My Mind,” by Willie Nelson, “Sweet The Sting” by Tori Amos and “Whole Lotta Love” performed by Robert Plant. The disc also includes show-stopping recordings from Bonnie Raitt, Roseanne Cash, Raúl Midón, Phil Collins, Tracy Chapman, Joan Baez, Bruce Hornsby and Cyndi Lauper.
Complete XM Artist Confidential, Vol. 1 Track Listing:
1. Rainy Day Man – Bonnie Raitt
2. Clocks – Coldplay
3. Always on My Mind – Willie Nelson
4. House on the Lake – Roseanne Cash
5. Everybody – Raúl Midón
6. Sweet the Sting – Tori Amos
7. Another Day in Paradise – Phil Collins
8. Fast Car – Tracy Chapman
9. Sweet Sir Galahad – Joan Baez
10. Sticks and Stones – Bruce Hornsby
11. Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
12. Whole Lotta Love – Robert Plant
XM Artist Confidential, Vol. 1, is being offered for $14.95 in the U.S. and $18.95 in Canada. More information on Starbucks Hear Music, XM Artist Confidential, Vol. 1
