The Rickey Smiley Morning Show (RSMS) is quick-paced and anchored by one of the nation’s most popular comedians. Easily entertaining a wide variety of listeners, the “can’t miss a minute” morning show perfectly blends music, exclusive comedy and spiritual entertainment with today’s hottest topics in news, entertainment and sports.Rickey Smiley was recognized by the National Association of Broadcasters in 2017 as recipient of the Marconi award for “TopNational/Syndicated Talent.” Rickey uses personality, humor, conviction and relevant information to deliver a high-energy morning show engaging his listening community in unexpected ways. His show has distinguished itself with its innovative mix of entertainment and an unfiltered viewon contemporary black life and parenthood, focusing on family, community and mentorship. About Rickey Smiley: Rickey reinforces his radio brand 24/7 interacting online, socially with five million followers, through his stand-up comedy, reality-based TV shows, and publishing–all amplifying his voice! Having attended Alabama State University and participated in numerous HBCU tours, Smiley is an ardent supporter of education–especially Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Listeners will be comforted by the components they already know such as a diverse and opinionated cast of co-hosts guaranteed to incite conversation, reaction and laughs, interactive features that entertain, encourage and engage the listening audience and live on-air interviews that connect listeners with the personalities they want to hear from.