Rickey Smiley is a legendary comedian, actor, author, television host, and award-winning radio host of the top-rated, nationally syndicated program, “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.”

A comedian for more than 30 years, Rickey is constantly performing across the country on his own theater tour and also makes special appearances on the Martin Lawrence-hosted, LIT AF Tour. Some of Rickey’s fan-favorite characters include Ms. Bernice Jenkins, Lil’ Daryl, Joe Willie, and Beauford. Rickey starred in the stand-up specials “Rickey Smiley: Open Casket Sharp“ and “Comedy Central Presents: Rickey Smiley,” and released eight best-selling albums, including the #1 comedy album, “Rickey Smiley: Prank Calls 6.” Rickey started his career at his hometown comedy club The Stardome in Birmingham, and regularly hosts his Karaoke Night there for a sell-out crowd.

On November 10, 2021, Rickey won his second National Association of Broadcasters’ Marconi Award for Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year for “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show,” which is heard in more than 70 cities across the country. Affiliates include Atlanta; Baltimore; Chicago; Columbus, OH; Dallas; Houston; Indianapolis; Kansas City; Miami; New Orleans; Orlando; Portland, OR; Seattle, and St. Louis. In 2017, Rickey won his first Marconi Award for Network/Syndicated Person of the Year, and he was nominated again in 2019, when he also served as host of the show.