Premiere Radio Networks Airs "Soul Men: Tribute to Bernie Mac" Radio Special

Contact: Rachel Nelson
818-461-8057

LOS ANGELES, October 30, 2008 - Premiere Radio Networks will broadcast an exclusive 60-minute radio special, Soul Men: Tribute to Bernie Mac, hosted by actor Samuel L. Jackson. The radio special celebrates the late comedian's career, including his upcoming film Soul Men, co-starring Jackson. In addition, appearances by Steve Harvey, Cameron Diaz, Cedric The Entertainer, D.L. Hughley and others will be featured, as well as music by Kanye West, Musiq, Usher, John Legend, Chris Brown, Luther Vandross, and more. The show also includes a brief tribute to Isaac Hayes, who appears in Soul Men and passed away after filming. A Weinstein Company and Dimension Films production, Soul Men opens in theaters nationally on November 7.

The special is available now through November 9. Interested stations should contact Premiere Radio’s Affiliate Relations department at 818-377-5300.


In the past, Premiere Radio has produced exclusive radio specials with The Rolling Stones, The Black Crowes, Aerosmith, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Fleetwood Mac, Good Charlotte, Elton John, Led Zeppelin, Barry Manilow, Paul McCartney, Metallica, R.E.M., Rush, Carlos Santana, Bob Seger, Ringo Starr, Steely Dan, Rod Stewart, Van Halen, and others.

Premiere Radio Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, syndicates 90 radio programs and services to more than 5,000 radio affiliations and reaches over 190 million listeners weekly. Premiere Radio is the number one radio network in the country and features the following personalities: Rush Limbaugh, Jim Rome, Casey Kasem, Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Bob & Tom, Delilah, Steve Harvey, Blair Garner, George Noory, John Boy and Billy, Big Tigger, Dr. Dean Edell, Bob Costas, Sean Hannity and others. Premiere is based in Sherman Oaks, California, with 13 offices nationwide.