Rickey Smiley

Rickey Smiley is a comedian, syndicated radio personality heard nationwide and author. 

His radio career started in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, appearing on KBFB-FM and WBHJ-FM where his humor and relatability attracted a loyal listening audience. He took his radio broadcast talents to Dallas, succeeding Tom Joyner on Magic 94.5 FM, an Urban One owned radio station. Finding success in Dallas-Ft. Worth within a years’ time, he rose to national prominence as host of self-titled The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, reaching audiences nationwide and receiving measurable ratings success over a long duration of time in many of the nation’s top markets and within cities nationwide. His program blends comedy, news, and candid discussions and his patented prank phone calls using Smiley’s character voices.

In addition, Rickey Smiley maintains a career as a stand-up comedian, television and motion picture actor appearing in 30+ series and movies, and as an author. 

Smiley has been recognized by the radio industry earning two National Association of Broadcasters’ Marconi Radio awards for Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year in 2017 and 2021.

In 2026, Rickey Smiley received induction into the Radio Hall of Fame.