Tyrone DuBose is America’s premier R&B Historian and an inductee into the California Music Hall of Fame. He will debut his award-winning segment, A Moment in Music History, on iHeartRadio’s AM 1070 WDIA in Memphis, Tennessee, starting on Monday, October 6th.

“We’re beyond thrilled to welcome Tyrone DuBose, the undisputed R&B music historian, to the WDIA family,” said Program Director Tracy Bethea. “This partnership is the perfect blend of legacy and knowledge — a true celebration of the music that shaped our culture and inspired generations. His weekly series of vignettes will not only bring powerful moments of nostalgia but also educate and uplift with the history of the music that spoke truth, love, and hope to our people. It’s more than entertainment — it’s a musical journey through time, for us and about us.”

Since its founding in 1947, WDIA has held a landmark place in American broadcasting as the first U.S. radio station programmed entirely for the Black community. Its pioneering role amplified the voices and music that influenced generations, cementing its status as a cultural institution.

Bethea is a two-time Stellar Award winner for “Radio Announcer of the Year”. She also made history as the first African-American woman to be named Program Director of the legendary station.

DuBose’s career gained national recognition through his contributions to many autobiographies and commentary, including TV One’s acclaimed documentary series Unsung. Besides his induction into the Hall of Fame, he has earned numerous honors. He has received 3 Black Music Awards. Additionally, he earned 3 Hollywood African Prestigious Awards. He was also awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from UView Media in 2018. The video version of the Moment in Music History on Social Media has received over 1 million views. It will be posted weekly on WDIA Website. (https://mywdia.iheart.com) The audio version was also featured on SiriusXM.

About Tyrone DuBose

Tyrone DuBose is an award-winning R&B historian, television and radio personality, and inductee into the California Music Hall of Fame. He is best known as the creator and host of A Moment in Music History. It is a nationally recognized feature. It spotlights the stories, milestones, and cultural impact of R&B artists. DuBose is a contributor to TV One’s Unsung. He has received multiple awards, including the Hollywood African Prestigious Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award from UView Media. He has established himself as one of the foremost authorities on R&B history.

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