Hallmark Channel Radio Returns to SiriusXM to Kick Off "Countdown to Christmas"

Hallmark Channel Radio, voiced by fan-favorite network star, Candace Cameron-Bure, to launch on October 25

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Oct 23, 2019, 10:00 ET

NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM and Hallmark Channel announced today the return of Hallmark Channel Radio, which is scheduled to launch in conjunction with the network's highly popular "Countdown to Christmas" programming event.

SiriusXM's Hallmark Channel Radio will keep you in the holiday spirit, day and night, with timeless Christmas music and carols introduced by the Hallmark Channel family including Lacey Chabert, Andrew Walker, Chad Michael Murray, Jill Wagner, Sam Page, Torrey DeVitto and more. They'll take you behind the scenes of their new "Countdown to Christmas" movies, share their treasured holiday traditions and memories as well as their favorite songs from the season.

Voiced by one of the network's most beloved stars, Candace Cameron-Bure, Hallmark Channel Radio will launch on Friday, October 25 and will be accessible through Saturday, December 28 via satellite on channel 70, through the SiriusXM app on smartphones and other connected devices, as well as online at siriusxm.com.

Hallmark Channel's "Countdown to Christmas" celebrates its 10 year anniversary and begins October 25 featuring an unprecedented 24/7 slate of 24 all new original holiday movies, as well as fan-favorites from years past.

SiriusXM subscribers are able to listen to Hallmark Channel Radio (channel 70) on SiriusXM radios, and those with streaming access can listen online, on-the-go with the SiriusXM mobile app and at home on a wide variety of connected devices including smart TVs, Amazon Alexa devices, Apple TV, PlayStation, Roku, Sonos speakers and more. Go to www.SiriusXM.com/streaming to learn more.

ABOUT HALLMARK CHANNEL

Hallmark Channel, owned by Hallmark Cards, Inc., is Crown Media Family Networks' flagship 24-hour cable television network, distributed nationwide in high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) to 82 million homes. As the country's leading destination for quality family entertainment, Hallmark Channel delivers on the 100-year legacy of the Hallmark brand. In addition to its signature new, original movies, the network features an ambitious lineup of other new, original content, including scripted primetime series, such as "Good Witch," "When Calls the Heart" and "Chesapeake Shores"; annual specials including "Kitten Bowl" and "Hero Dog Awards"; and a daily, two-hour lifestyle show, "Home & Family." Additionally, Hallmark Channel is the exclusive home to world premiere presentations of the acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame franchise. Dedicated to helping viewers celebrate life's special moments, Hallmark Channel also offers annual holiday programming franchises, including "Countdown to Christmas," "Countdown to Valentine's Day," "Summer Nights," "Fall Harvest" and "Winterfest." Rounding out the network's diverse slate are some of television's most beloved comedies and series, including "The Golden Girls" and "Frasier."

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