A celebration of an iconic songbook at Smokey Robinson’s Gershwin Prize concert

Inside the star-studded concert honoring Smokey Robinson with the Gershwin Prize View Photos CeeLo Green, Ledisi, BeBe Winans and more sang tributes at the Library of Congress’s ceremony. By Chris Kelly November 17 On Wednesday night, Smokey Robinson received the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, joining the esteemed company of songwriters such as Paul […]

Tracy Morgan to Honor Smokey Robinson at Annual Little Kids Rock Benefit

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8/30/2016 by Joe Lynch James Devaney/WireImage Tracy Morgan attends the “Mike And The Mad Dog” Reunion at Radio City Music Hall on March 30, 2016 in New York City. A legend of the comedy world will salute an icon of the music realm this fall when Tracy Morgan presents Smokey Robinson with the “Rocker of the Year” honor at […]

MusiCares MAP Fund To Honor Smokey Robinson

The 12th annual MusiCares MAP Fund tribute concert will honor legendary GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson at The Novo by Microsoft (formally Club Nokia) in Los Angeles on May 19. Robinson will receive the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award in recognition of his dedication and support of the MusiCares MAP Fund as well as his commitment to helping others […]

Smokey Robinson to receive award for charitable efforts

Smokey Robinson accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2015 BET Awards in Los Angeles, June 28, 2015. NEW YORK — Smokey Robinson is getting an award – this time for his charitable efforts. The icon will be honored on May 19 by the MusiCares MAP Fund, which provides members of the music community access to […]

Smokey Robinson Remembers Natalie Cole: She Was 'One of Our Greatest Musical Icons'

Smokey Robinson Remembers Natalie Cole: She Was ‘One of Our Greatest Musical Icons’ by Zach Seemayer      1:02 AM PST, January 04, 2016   Theo Wargo/ Getty Images The world lost a brilliant talent last week when singer Natalie Cole died at age 65. Now, Cole’s friend and fellow music legend, Smokey Robinson, shares with ET his memories of the […]

Motown family helps Smokey Robinson celebrate turn as 20th Music Masters winner

 SMOKEY ROBINSON: 2015 MUSIC MASTERS CLEVELAND, Ohio – Dr. Smokey Robinson, newly minted doctor of humane letters at Case Western Reserve University, resplendent in a royal blue gown for the ceremony, was feted with all the proper pomp and circumstance befitting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 20th Annual Music Masters Saturday night. But that he […]