Rickey Smiley Morning Show

The 59th Annual Grammy Awards aired last Sunday and the ceremony had its shares of ups and downs. Some fans are miffed that despite being up for a leading nine awards, Beyoncè only walked away with one trophy which moved her up in Grammy history nonetheless. Already the most-nominated woman in the award ceremony’s history, […]

Beyonce’s little sis, Solange, herself a Grammy winner Sunday night for her song “Cranes In The Sky” from A Seat At the Table, has weighed in on her sister’s Grammy snub. She says that it’s not just about Beyoncè, but about the continuous oversight of Black Grammy artists in the four major categories, including Album […]

The legendary Buddy Guy talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about The 2017 Experience Hendrix Tour kicking off Friday, February 17th, performing at the age of 80 and his friendship with Muddy Waters. On his relationship with Muddy Waters: “That guy was amazing, he was so creative.” Favorite feeling he gets while on stage: “We have so […]

2/13/17- Over the weekend the world lost Jazz great, Al Jarreau. Listen to the TJMS pay tribute to the iconic artist and musician. What was your favorite Al Jarreau song?

  Aretha Franklin, the 74-year-old Queen of Soul is hanging up those famous vocals at the end of the year, but not before one last album with Stevie Wonder. According to WDIV Local 4: “I must tell you, I am retiring this year,” Franklin said. Franklin said she is “exuberant” about her new album and […]

W ednesday’s episode of TV One’s Unsung features Case, the 90’s R&B soul singer that exploded on the scene with his hits Touch Me Tease Me and Happily Ever After. The Grammy nominated artist talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about why he left the music business and of course that time he got […]

Looking or something educational, fun and FREE for the entire family? Make plans to visit to the NC Museum of History, for the 16th Annual African-American Cultural Celebration, Saturday, January 28, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. This year’s celebration theme: The Shoulders We Stand On! What to expect this weekend. More than 75 musicians, storytellers, dancers, historians, […]

Sprint has acquired a 33 percent stake in Jay Z's streaming service Tidal, the two companies announced today.

Gospel music veteran and 10-time Grammy winner Kirk Franklin unveils his latest single, My World Needs You, from his latest album Losing My Religion. Kirk talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about the role of the church in this society, declining Donald Trump’s invitation to the Inauguration and much more. About Chrisette Michele and Travis […]

  Platinum selling R&B crooner Keith Sweat joins a list of legendary singers that will perform at the Flamingo Las Vegas starting January 17th. The 30 year veteran talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about “Keith Sweat: Last Forever” and teaming up with special guest, comedian Aries Spears. “It’s going to be great. I’m […]

R&B singer Leela James‘ new single, “Don’t Want You Back,” is a classic injection of her singer style with a fresh twist. The powerful song tells the story of a woman who is fed up getting calls from an ex whose excuses are not enough to reel her back in. The song is accompanied by […]

R&B singer Leela James‘ new single, “Don’t Want You Back,” is a classic injection of her singer style with a fresh twist. The powerful song tells the story of a woman who is fed up getting calls from an ex whose excuses are not enough to reel her back in. The song is accompanied by […]