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Scottie Johnson Buys Knox News Building With XS Power To Co-Locate With The Newspaper Publication

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KNOXVILLE, TN, December 28, 2021 – Scottie Johnson, a Knoxville-based leader in after-market battery applications, has purchased the Knox News property from its parent company, Gannett, which has pursued a strategy of selling properties and leasing back office and production space.

All Knox News operations, including printing of the News Sentinel and other regional newspapers such as The Tennessean and the Lexington (Kentucky) Herald Leader, will continue at the facility, one of the nation’s busiest newspaper presses. The newsroom, advertising, circulation and human resources offices will remain in the building under the lease-back deal.

In all, Knox News will continue to use more than 115,000 square feet of the approximately 190,000 square feet of the building on News Sentinel Drive near the Mechanicsville neighborhood.

Johnson’s business will occupy much of the office space on the ground floor, and he will lease out additional office space on the first and second floors.

Press operations will remain at the 2332 News Sentinel Drive property, which was purchased from Gannett by Scottie Johnson of XS Power Batteries for $8.5 million. Johnson’s employees will move into first-floor office space in 2023, while newsroom and advertising employees at Knox News will work on the building’s second floor.

“This is a ideal relationship for everyone,” said Joel Christopher, Knox News executive editor. “Scottie Johnson gets a great location to expand his rapidly growing, locally based businesses, Knox News locks in a long-term deal for its production and office needs, and other businesses get an opportunity to lease in a location with tremendous access to downtown, the airport and the interstate system.”

He plans to construct a manufacturing facility on site before moving his employees in 2023 to the current building that was built less than 20 years ago.

“This opportunity to not only buy a building but buy a building with such a respected and well-known main tenant, the newspaper, was a no-brainer for me,” Johnson told Knox News. “I have a very solid understanding that the newspaper is not leaving any time soon. The plan is for that business to still grow here.”

Memphis Audio Innovating Again in 2022

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December 28, 2021 – Memphis introduced a new app-based DSP controller at their 2022 National Sales Meeting. This new unit has an impressive feature set and is very user friendly relative to other DSP controllers on the market.

Memphis. Sales reps received hands-on training hosted by Director of Product and Engineering Brad Diedrich and Tech Specialist Barry White. The training involved a live demonstration with real time A/B comparisons demonstrating how crucial a DSP is for delivering audiophile grade sound reproduction from their audio systems. “Memphis has been on a path of innovation for a few years now. You can see it in our FLEX Tm Selectable Impedance Technology, our high-end VIV DSP amplifiers, the feature rich 14” SixFive subwoofer, our fully submersible personal watercraft soundbar, the list goes on and on. Memphis isn’t resting, we are trying to innovate and bring new solutions for our dealers. DSP is something that a lot of guys are fearful of so we set out to make it simple with a very user-friendly app. After showcasing this new device, I think most reps share the same sentiment that the new Memphis DSP unit is one of the most user-friendly DSP on the market,” said Nick LoMonaco president of Memphis Audio.

The new VIV68DSP 6 to 8 Digital sound processor allows audio enthusiasts to optimize the performance of their audio system and works with virtually any audio system. This unit features an app-based interface compatible with IOS/Android/Windows which allows you to effortlessly adjust all aspects of your audio system to achieve flawless sound reproduction. 31 bands of parametric equalization per channel, 12 & 24dB crossovers giving you an impressive array of adjustments to dial in your perfect sound. The unit is equipped with 6-input channels and 8-output channels and is capable of wireless audio streaming.

The Memphis VIV68DSP controller are available and shipping. For more information, contact your local
Memphis Audio sales rep or contact Memphis directly at 800-489-2300.

Active Range – 110dB
S/N Ratio – 100dB
T.H.D. – 0.02%
Freq. Response – 10Hz-20KHz
Input Impedance – Low level in: 20K
Low level impedance – High level in: 180
Signal in/out range – 36, RCA Input: 1.9-4V, High level: 18.5V, Output: 4.1V

FEATURES:
• Signal Sensing, summing, delay
• 6 to 48dB/Octave Crossovers
• 6 Channel Input, 8 Channel Output
• 31 bands of parametric equalization
• Wireless connection and audio streaming
• Toslink (Optical) Input
• Remote for Preset Recall and Level Control
• DSP App : PC, iOs, or Android

Sound Proof Car Stereo Wins Silencer Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Spin 159

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SHREVEPORT LA (12.28.21) WTF…Win This Friday. Sound Proof Car Stereo won a Silencer prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on 159 Friday morning, December 24th.

The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. The weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel has now rolled into year 4.

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The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 159th time on Friday morning December 24th. The Wheel landed on the Silencer space and the Sound Proof Car Stereo slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the wheel spin was also posted.

We reached out to the dealer in Douglasville GA to give them the good news a Silencer remote start product would be headed their way. There was no answer at the store. On Monday, after the Christmas weekend, we spoke with Steven Burt at Sound Proof Car Stereo and he was happy to learn about the Silencer ‘Christmas Present’.

Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace.

12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, NavAtlas, SiriusXM, Silencer, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and Magnadyne. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for a winning 12volt retailer.

Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK, Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME, Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA, Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI, Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham AL, Trail Star Audio in Minnesota, On The Spot Audio in Pennsauken NJ, Animated Car Audio in Essex MD, West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA, Modified Auto Sound in East Alton IL, Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, J A Custom Audio in Houston TX and Jose Electronics in North Hills CA. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, December 31st.

Let’s All Work To Finish 2021 On A High Note

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SHREVEPORT, LA (12.27.2021) – We truly wish all across the 12volt industry had a Merry Christmas and will enjoy this week as the Happy Holidays Season and 2021 come to a close.

2021, that was driven by the COVID-19 Pandemic, certainly has been such a very strange year on so many fronts. Many retailers posted record sales in the first part of the year while vendor companies within the 12volt industry struggled with the impact of product delays. Travel restrictions by many companies added to the difficulties that impacted the overall day-to-day business across the 12volt industry.

The tremendous spike in online holiday sales no doubt impacted recent traffic in brick and mortar storefronts. Online holiday sales in 2021 were estimated at $209 BILLION.

As 2022 dawns, there will still be considerable uncertainty on many fronts….including product shortages. Even CES 2022 has been impacted by new COVID-19 Omicron variant spike across the US and around the world. General Motors, Amazon, Facebook, Google, Waymo, T-Mobile, AT&T and Twitter will undoubtedly be joined by more high profile consumer electronics firms. A significant number of major 12volt vendors announced months ago they would not exhibit as CES 2022.

The huge North Hall of the LVCC was occupied 100% by 12volt vendors less than a decade ago. Assuming CES 2022 happens, 12volt vendors will certainly make up less than 10% of the North Hall floor space. The rise in the popularity of the SEMA Show has certainly impacted the number of exhibitors attending CES. That said, the recent SEMA Show was also impacted in a negative way by the current state of the world.

The Front Page of the Las Vegas newspaper on Friday, December 24th.

The above narrative is a harsh reality that each 12volt related business is facing.

From the 12volt Central Studios, we encourage all to evaluate their situation and play to their strengths. Build on your company’s strengths and highlight the positives in your every day activities.

Utilizing social media to put your company’s brand, products and activities in a must in today’s marketplace.

We look forward to continuing to showcase positives from companies across the 12volt industry in 2022.

More Than 100 Health Companies to Take Center Stage at CES

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Arlington, VA Dec. 27, 2021 – The health category has grown significantly at CES in recent years. CES® 2022 will convene leaders in health tech and showcase the latest products and solutions tackling the pandemic and improving people’s health. More than 100 health companies will exhibit at 2022 happening in person in Las Vegas, NV from January 5-8.

The North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center at CES will feature the latest health technologies including remote patient diagnostics and monitoring, digital therapeutics, mental wellness, wearables and telehealth services. Participating health companies include: 3M, Abbott, AT&T Business, Colgate-Palmolive, Dassault Systèmes, OMRON Healthcare, OrCam, Penumbra, Philips, Sleep Number, Variowell and more. See the full list of over 2100 CES exhibitors here.

“Technology improves our lives in so many ways, and that is especially clear in the health sector,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CTA. “The pandemic spurred rapid innovation from digital health companies across the globe who continue to find ways to make our lives safer, happier and longer. We are thrilled with health technology’s strong presence at CES 2022 and look forward to its continued growth in the years ahead.”

CES 2022 will showcase the latest innovations from companies tackling pandemic-related challenges that are interested in meeting with potential buyers and suppliers at CES. Exhibitors include:

  • Opteev developed ViraWarn, the first-ever airborne COVID-19 detector. The ViraWarn product line is divided into two types of products that will fight the COVID-19 pandemic with instant diagnosis of COVID-19 – ViraWarn Breath Analysis and ViraWarn Room Detector. ViraWarn’s proprietary Charge Transference Technology uses the charge-transfer complex of spiked protein viruses in an engineered media of high resistivity.
  • Dassault Systèmes developed its SIMULIA PowerFLOW software that can simulate the spread of water droplets, helping us better understand how COVID-19 is spread. Their “virtual twin experience” starts with a 3D model that represents the shape, dimensions and properties of a physical product or system.
  • Breathings developed BULO, a state-of-the-art device that measures lung health, and provides personal breathing exercises. Breathings is a healthcare company specializing in respiratory and lung health. BULO was created as lung health came into focus during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abbott Chairman of the Board and CEO Robert B. Ford will deliver a the first ever keynote from a healthcare company at the event. Ford will be joined on stage by a diverse group of Abbott’s top scientists, engineers, inventors and partners to discuss the technology revolution in healthcare, and how it is empowering people to actively engage in their own health. In addition, all CES attendees will be provided with Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 Self-Testkits.

“CES is the ideal stage to spotlight how technology is allowing people to take control of their health,” Abbott’s Ford said in a recent statement. “Health is at the center of our ability to live a full life, and the acceleration of health technology has the potential to improve more lives in more places than ever before. We look forward to sharing some of the latest health tech advancements and future possibilities at CES 2022.”

CES 2022 will feature in-depth panel conversations on a range of health topics, with sessions including:

  • Can Health Tech Advance Health Equity?
  • Bias in the Evolving Landscape of AI in Health Care
  • Mental Health Innovation in Virtual Care: Stories of Success and Opportunity.

The pandemic sped up the adoption of health technologies and services. A 2021 Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® study found that since March of 2020, 20% of U.S. households used online health services for the first time, and 20% plan to continue using them in the next year. 25% of U.S. homes now own air purifiers, 23% have smart or connected health monitoring devices and 19% have connected sports or fitness equipment (up 7% from 2020)

Owned and produced by CTA, CES 2022 will convene the tech industry in person and digitally, Jan. 5-8, 2022, with Media Days taking place Jan. 3-4, 2022. Global audiences will have access to major brands and startups, as well as the world’s most-influential leaders and industry advocates. For 55 years, CES has been the global stage for innovation, and CES 2022 will provide an opportunity for companies from around the world, both large and small, to launch products, build brands and form partnerships. Visit CES.tech for all CES 2022 updates, including health protocols, registration details and the media page for all press resources.

SiriusXM Delivers New Apple Music Benefit For Subscribers

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NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2021 — SiriusXM announced today a new benefit to deliver even more value to listeners with a special offer for Apple Music.

New and existing subscribers to SiriusXM’s Platinum VIP plan can activate 12 months of Apple Music for free with their SiriusXM subscription. Apple Music provides consumers access to a catalog of over 90 million songs and 30,000 playlists ad-free, online or off. With Apple Music, Platinum VIP subscribers can also access spatial audio to hear sound all around, time-synced lyrics, music videos, and exclusive artist-hosted shows on the Apple Music 1, Apple Music Country and Apple Music Hits global livestreams across their favorite devices.

Platinum VIP is SiriusXM’s newest and most comprehensive subscription tier, and includes access to SiriusXM in up to two vehicles and up to two SXM App logins. Platinum VIP subscribers also get other benefits including access to a selection of more than 5000 official live concert video and audio recordings via nugs.net and the ability to activate a subscription to the discovery+ streaming service. To see Offer Details and for more information on SiriusXM’s Platinum VIP subscription visit: https://www.siriusxm.com/offers/platinum-vip. Additionally, early next year, SiriusXM expects to launch a separate special offer for up to six months of Apple Music free with the purchase of a qualifying SiriusXM subscription plan.

“Apple Music is a premium subscription music streaming service that offers our listeners a vast library of songs, playlists, music videos, global livestreams and more across every genre, and our Platinum VIP subscribers will find it an excellent complementary audio offering to SiriusXM’s unparalleled lineup of curated and hosted music channels, live sports and talk programming,” said Richard Beatty, SiriusXM’s Chief Subscription Revenue Officer. 

Platinum VIP level subscriptions include all of the content SiriusXM offers listeners – more than 300 channels. These include Howard Stern’s two exclusive channels, live games and events from every major professional sport as well as hundreds of college games, an unparalleled selection of ad-free music channels covering every genre, plus entertainment, news, comedy and more.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All Across the 12Volt Industry

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SHREVEPORT, LA (12.24.2021) – We truly wish all across the 12volt industry a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Season.

2021, that continues to be driven by the COVID-19 Pandemic, certainly has been such a very strange year on so many fronts. Many retailers posted record sales while vendor companies within the 12volt industry continue to be severely impacted by the product delays.

The tremendous spike in online holiday sales no doubt has impacted recent traffic in brick and mortar storefronts. As 2022 dawns, there will still be considerable uncertainty on many fronts. Even CES 2022 will no doubt be impacted by new COVID-19 variant spikes.

Travel restrictions by many companies added to the difficulties that impacted overall day-to-day business across the 12volt industry.

The above narrative is a harsh reality that each business is facing.

From the 12volt Central Studios, we encourage all to evaluate their situation and play to their strengths. Build on your company’s strengths and highlight the positives in your every day activities.

We look forward to continuing to showcase positives from companies across the 12volt industry in 2022.

ZZ-2 Connects with 12volt Dealers

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12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (12.24.2021) – ZZ-2 was on the event floor at KnowledgeFest in Big D showcasing the company’s latest products December 10th-12th.

Rich DeSclafani, company VP, stated, “Showing off our C-Play and Android Auto line of products to retailers at KnowledgeFest in Dallas was an opportunity to continue our momentum in the marketplace.”

Rich DeSclafani pictured in the ZZ-2 booth in Big D.

While on the event floor DeSclafani took the opportunity to create a short video covering the company’s latest products. By posting the video on social media the company extended the ROI on their presence on the event floor.

Concluding, DeSclafani related, “We had amazing feedback about our products and support from dealers. We have been working hard to bring the best product to the market and the positive feedback validated our hard work.”

Visit zz-2.com for more.

SiriusXM Spreads the Holiday Cheer with an Extensive Line-Up of Holiday Music Channels

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NEW YORK, NY (11.09.2021) – SiriusXM has announced its extensive holiday music lineup featuring 19 ad-free channels including two new channels, Holiday Instrumentals and Noël Incontournable, as well as the much-anticipated Holly and Holiday Traditions channels. The festive music channels are kicking off the holiday season and are available on the SXM App now, Your Home For The Holidays.

SiriusXM’s holiday music channels, its biggest lineup ever, will spread the holiday cheer, offering listeners a variety of traditional holiday songs, classic Christmas carols, contemporary holiday tunes, seasonal soul music, holiday pop songs, country Christmas classics, Hanukkah music, and classical Christmas favorites.

SiriusXM will again launch a collection of holiday music online channels, including 70s/80s Christmas, Jolly Christmas, Rockin’ Xmas, Holiday Chill-Out and Jazz Holidays.

SiriusXM is available to subscribers in their car and on their phone and connected devices at home with the SXM App. Streaming access is included for most subscribers. Go to www.siriusxm.com/ways-to-listen to learn more.

For more information visit: www.siriusxm.com/holiday-music 

SiriusXM’s holiday channel lineup features:

Holly (available on the SXM App and via satellite on channel 105) 
Contemporary holiday hits featuring songs by Mariah Carey, Michael Bublé, Kelly Clarkson, Pentatonix, Norah Jones, John Legend, Train, Lady A, Ariana Grande and more. 
Available on the SXM App and via satellite on channel 105 now through Sunday, December 26

Holiday Traditions (available on the SXM App and via satellite on channel 71)
Traditional holiday recordings from the ’40s through the ’60s by artists such as Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, Ray Conniff and Nat King Cole.
Available on the SXM App and via satellite on channel 71 now through Sunday, December 26

Hallmark Channel Radio (available on the SXM App and via satellite on channel 104)
Hallmark Channel Radio is back for the holidays, featuring timeless Christmas music and carols that celebrate the joy of the season. Hear the songs you love brought to you by beloved Hallmark stars like Candace Cameron Bure, Lacey Chabert, Jonathan Bennett, and more, who will share their favorite holiday songs and traditions. The channel will also take listeners behind the scenes of their all-new Countdown to Christmas movies. Hallmark Channel Radio is the perfect destination to embrace the wonder of the season with loved ones.
Available on the SXM App now through Sunday, December 26
Monday, November 23 – Sunday, December 26 via satellite on channel 104

Holiday Soul (available on the SXM App and via satellite on channel 49)
Classic soul and Motown holiday music from the 60’s and 70’s, along with R&B holiday music from the 80’s, 90’s and today, including Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, Lou Rawls, Smokey Robinson, The Jackson 5, The Supremes, John Legend, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton and many more.
Available on the SXM App now through Sunday, December 26
Tuesday, December 7 – Sunday, December 26 via satellite on channel 49

Country Christmas (available on the SXM App and via satellite on channel 58)
Spanning the generations of country Christmas music, including Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood and George Strait. 
Available on the SXM App now through Sunday, December 26
Tuesday, December 7 – Sunday, December 26 via satellite on channel 58

Christmas Spirit (available on the SXM App and via satellite on channel 63)
Christmas music and holiday favorites exclusively from contemporary Christian artists including Amy Grant, Chris Tomlin, MercyMe, Lauren Daigle, for KING & COUNTRY, Michael W. Smith Matthew West, Francesca Battistelli and more.
Available on the SXM App now through Sunday, December 26
Tuesday, December 7 – Sunday, December 26 via satellite on channel 63

Holiday Pops (available on the SXM App and via satellite on channel 76)
Classical Christmas carols and holiday favorites performed by some of the greatest classical artists of all-time, including Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Luciano Pavarotti, New York Philharmonic, King’s College Choir, Boston Pops and Thomas Hampson.
Available on the SXM App now through Sunday, December 26
Friday, December 24 – Saturday, December 25 via satellite on channel 76

Acoustic Christmas (available on the SXM App and via satellite on channel 6)
The tree may be lit, but SiriusXM wants to help you unplug this Christmas with nothing but acoustic holiday tunes. Hear new and classic holiday songs from well-known singer songwriters and bands like Jack Johnson, Sia, George Ezra, Train, Norah Jones, Maroon 5, Jason Mraz, The Lumineers and many more.
Available on the SXM App now through Sunday, December 26
Friday, December 24 – Saturday, December 25 via satellite on channel 6

Mannheim Steamroller Channel (available on the SXM App)
Mannheim Steamroller takes holiday classics in a refreshing new direction with their signature blend of symphonic, new age and rock music. Explore more than three decades of their majestic sounds of the season with Mannheim Steamroller founder Chip Davis.
Available on the SXM App now through Sunday, December 26

Navidad (available on the SXM App)
Latin holiday music and traditional sounds, including Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, José Feliciano, Tito El Bambino, Marco Antonio Solís and Fania All-Stars.
Available on the SXM App now through Thursday, January 6

Radio Hanukkah (available on the SXM App)
Extensive collection of Hanukkah-themed music, including contemporary, traditional and children’s selections as well as daily reflections and prayers related to the holiday.
Available on the SXM App Tuesday, November 23 through Monday, December 6  

Jolly Christmas (available on the SXM App)
Upbeat, energetic holiday hits from The Chipmunks and Gene Autry to Mariah Carey and Jose Feliciano. Feel-good, singing along with the songs you know, bringing smiles to the season! Always a holiday hit…on Jolly Christmas.
Available on the SXM App now through Sunday, December 26 

Holiday Instrumentals (available on the SXM App)
An all new holiday music channel featuring holiday favorites, but the vocals are replaced with instruments. String, piano, orchestra versions and more of your favorite holiday hits. Feel free to sing along with holiday hits instrumental style.
Available via streaming on the SXM App now through Sunday, December 26

Noël Incontournable (available on the SXM App)
An all new holiday music channel featuring Francophone Christmas classics and contemporary holiday hits from the ’60s to today with music from Ginette Reno, Bruno Pelletier and Laurence Nerbonne.
Available year-round on the SXM App.

Jazz Holidays (available on the SXM App)
Fire up the chestnuts and be prepared to bop along under the mistletoe with Christmas favorites from classic legends and contemporary jazz stars alike. Featuring songs from Ella Fitzgerald, David Benoit, Wynton Marsalis, Kenny G, Dianne Reeves, Dave Koz, and Vince Guaraldi.
Available on the SXM App now through Sunday, December 26

70s/80s Holidays (available on the SXM App)
Sing-a-long to the biggest and most familiar Christmas and holiday songs from the ’70s and ’80s. Featuring songs from The Carpenters, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams, Hall & Oates, The Jackson 5 and more.  
Available on the SXM App now through Sunday, December 26

Rockin’ Xmas (available on the SXM App)
SiriusXM’s Rockin’ Xmas Channel features classic Christmas songs that rock including hits, from AC/DC, Paul McCartney, Bon Jovi, U2, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Eagles and more.  Plus hear songs that might make you laugh from Cheech & Chong, Adam Sandler and others. 
Available on the SXM App now through Sunday, December 26

Holiday Chill-Out (available on the SXM App)
SiriusXM brings you a 24/7 Holiday Chill-Out channel featuring downtempo & deep house versions of classic holiday music.
Available on the SXM App now through Sunday, December 26

New Year’s Nation (available on the SXM App and via satellite on channel 105)
New Year’s Nation is custom curated to serve as your ultimate New Year’s celebration playlist powering your party with the best pop, rhythm, dance and hip-hop hits from across the nation to ring in 2022. Featuring songs from Dua Lipa, Justin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat, Jonas Brothers and more.
Available on the SXM App and via satellite on channel 105 on Monday, December 27 through Monday, January 3

Visit siriusxm.com for more.

DS18 Hosted a Very Successful 4th Annual Loud for Tots Event

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL (12.23.2021) – Loud for Tots was the place to be on Sunday December 19th, from noon until 6PM, at the DS18 HQ in Miami Gardens FL. The 4th Annual Loud for Tots event was designed as a community minded event to gather toys for children in need during the Christmas Season.

The sun popped out for this image of the Loud for Tots event in the large DS18 parking lot.

The weather on Sunday was not 100% cooperative during the day with intermittent rain showers that began shortly after 8AM when DS18 Team Members began to set up all the tents and place demo vehicles around the large DS18 HQ parking lot.

Some of the 40 DS18 tents are shown this image.

Rob Ferro, Mr DS18, contributed “We set up 40 tents in the lot. We had a several DS18 demo vehicles plus a number of people attending the event had show cars and personal cars with systems. During the event we certainly got the message across that at DS18 We Like It Loud.”

Ladies say ‘We Like It Loud’ too!

At the end of the event the count of attendees was north of 200 with over 10 huge boxes filled with unwrapped toys. During the event members of the crowd enjoyed over 200 free hot dog off the grill. Raffles grabbed attention during the event and toys were traded for raffle tickets.

Amazing vehicles were spotted around the event…all let the world know “We Like It Loud!”

Continuing Ferro noted “Last year there was quite a presence of local police as some in the local area objected to the sound from the event. This year was different even though we played it loud. Officers came by to show their support for the DS18 Loud for Tots event.”

As the event wrapped Sunday evening Rob Ferro snapped this selfie with (L to R) Rob, Tego, Henry and Gus in the background.

Chuck Kenney, new onboard with DS18 related “I think this was a terrific event. There were a lot of people in the parking lot who came together and brought toys for a great cause. The DS18 Loud for Tots was a special event for sure.”

Following the event DS18 staff members made plans to deliver the toys to diverse foundations and charities. One of the organizations top on the list was for children with Autism.

Concluding Ferro stated “Putting smiles on the faces of many children is always so very rewarding for all of us at DS18.”

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