Radio Icon Rick Dees, Architect of Global Hits – Morning Magic, Named 2025 Giant of Broadcasting at New York Ceremony

(Isstories Editorial):- New York City, New York Nov 12, 2025 (Issuewire.com) – The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) will induct trailblazer Rick Dees into its elite ranks as one of the 2025 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts, celebrating a career that revolutionized entertainment and connected millions through music and laughter. The awards luncheon unfolds from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, at the historic Gotham Hall in New York City, where Dees’ enduring legacy will shine among media’s brightest stars.

Rick Dees emerged from Southern roots to become a broadcasting powerhouse, captivating audiences with his infectious charisma and innovative flair. His 1976 breakout hit “Disco Duck”–a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum smash that sold well over six million copies worldwide, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and earned a People’s Choice Award–catapulted him to fame as a Platinum Recording Artist, blending humor with chart-topping energy.

Dees transformed KIIS-FM in Los Angeles into both the nation’s highest-rated and highest-revenue-producing station, delivering extraordinary financial success to the group during his tenure. His iconic Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 countdown continues to entertain millions as a true global phenomenon, with its seamless mix of hit music, storytelling, and wit. A 10-time consecutive Billboard Radio Personality of the Year winner, Marconi Award recipient, National Radio Hall of Fame inductee, and Hollywood Walk of Fame star holder, Dees remains a trailblazing entrepreneur and voice-over artist today, continuing to innovate through his Rick Dees Hit Music app–a brand expansion platform that harnesses the universal power of music to connect and engage on a visceral level–and inspiring even more new ventures that bridge generations and cultures.

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“This Giants honor is a testament to the power of broadcast media to unite and uplift–it’s been my life’s joy to share that magic with the world,” said Dees. “From local airwaves to global stages, I’m grateful for every laugh, every song, and every connection.”

Dees joins an illustrious 2025 class including award-winning actor and producer Kelsey Grammer; ABC News anchor and managing editor David Muir; retired TEGNA Inc. executive vice president Lynn Beall; communications attorney John R. Feore, Jr.; retired Cox Radio Group executive vice president Dick Ferguson; acclaimed actor Gary Sandy, best known for WKRP in Cincinnati; and Hall of Fame sportscaster Lesley Visser. ABC News Radio national correspondent Steven Portnoy will receive the LABF Excellence in Broadcast Preservation Award.

Bill Whitaker, CBS News correspondent and 2018 Giant honoree, emcees the ceremony. The event, presented by the LABF–a nonprofit dedicated to preserving broadcasting’s rich history–celebrates innovators who have shaped media and culture. Beasley Media Group supports this year’s gala, with TEGNA Inc. and ABC News as Diamond sponsors.

Since 2003, LABF has honored over 260 broadcasting leaders, with proceeds funding the expansion of its world-class collection at the University of Maryland and supporting the Broadcast Education Association

For tickets, sponsorships, or more details, contact Debbie Beagan-Carcich, 2025 Giants Event Producer, at [email protected] or 732-245-7799. Visit https://www.tvradiolibrary.org/giants-2025 for full honoree bios.

About Rick Dees
Rick Dees is a Grammy-nominated Platinum Recording Artist, broadcast pioneer, entertainer, producer and entrepreneur whose iconic career has blended music, humor, and innovation to captivate global audiences. Dive into the full Rick Dees universe from A to Z at Rick.com.

About the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF)
The LABF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to preserving the past, reflecting the present, and informing the future of broadcasting. For more, visit https://www.tvradiolibrary.org/.

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