Nat’l Black Radio HOF Inducts Class of ’26
• The trailblazers, history makers and innovators of Black radio took center stage in Charlotte this week as the National Black Radio Hall of Fame (NBRHOF) celebrated its Class of 2026 induction program.
Among this year’s honorees: Stevie Wonder, African American Station Owner Award • Shirley Caesar, Gospel Radio Personality Award • Tony Gray, Lifetime Media Achievement Award • Skip Dillard, Talented Brothers of Radio Award • Chaka Khan, Radio Music Career Artist of the Year • Charlemagne Tha God, Radio Pioneer Award.
This group now joins a distinguished class of on-air personalities, station owners, programmers, promoters and pioneers whose voices shaped the sound and the culture of Black radio.
“It was amazing to be in the Queen City,” said “Hurricane Dave” Smith, Chairperson for Inductions and Nominations. “It’s always an honor and a privilege to celebrate the trailblazers, the history makers and the innovators of Black radio.”
On behalf of Founder & President Bernie Hayes, VP of the National Office, Uvee Hayes, and Second VP of the National Office, Marsha Washington George, the National Black Radio Hall of Fame extends a heartfelt thank you to the city of Charlotte for hosting this year’s celebration and announces that the Class of 2027 is headed to Orlando. Stay tuned for dates, venue and nomination details.
