About Skip Murphy

Skip Murphy is a radio veteran with 35 years of broadcasting experience. Skip maintained hosting a morning show for the past 34 years, 15 of those years in Dallas –Ft. Worth. His radio career began in his home town of Charlotte, N.C. After working as the morning man on WPEG in Charlotte, Murphy relocated to Dallas-Ft. Worth in 1993. Soon thereafter, thousands of faithful listeners would tune in to the “Skip Murphy and Co. Morning Show” on KKDA (K-104) Dallas, becoming the #1 rated morning show in the market for 10 consecutive years. “I thank God for the many achievements and awards I have received over the years” says Skip. Skip also recognizes that various broadcasting companies, management, and co-workers have contributed greatly to his success.

Currently, the dynamic personality of Skip Murphy and his crew…Nanette Lee, Wig, Sam Putney, Chris Arnold are back as the new online show “S.M.A.C On Demand”. S.M.A.C streams live every Monday through Friday 9am-11am (CST). Listeners can access the show live or On Demand at smacdfw.com and via iPhone and Android mobile apps, PC or Mac, iPad/ tablets and the Skip Murphy and Company Facebook Fan Page. “What makes our show successful is that “we” are our listeners. We are our community and I am confident that translates across the air. We stay connected to our “family” always!” says Skip.

According to Skip, it will be very interesting to see what the future holds.

Skip lends his efforts to church, social, community, civic and charitable fund-raising events. Always one with a social conscience, Skip gives his time and talent to such worthy causes as the Skip Murphy Foundation and Voice of Hope Ministries, The United Negro College Fund, The Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation, The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, New Image Business Association, and various local publications, Christian and school/youth organizations.
Skip’s Professional accolades include:
Winner of “Billboard Magazine Air Personality of the Year Award”.

2-time winner of “Radio and Records” Air Personality of the year award.

3-time winner of “Urban Network Air Personality of the year award. - Winner of “Young Black Programmers Coalition” Air Personality of the year award.

3-time winner of “National Black Programmers Coalition” Air Personality of the year award.

Winner of “Hitz/Jamz Conference-Tom Joyner Air Personality of the Year Award.

Winner of “NAACP Medgar W. Evers Heritage Award” in recognition of constant and continued support of NAACP activities.

Winner of various community service awards for outstanding non-traditional leadership qualities and demonstrated commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of others throughout the communities, particularly the African American community.

  12/28/16- With only a few days left of the year, Skip Murphy, Jacque Reid and Damon Williams are updating you on the latest in entertainment news headlines. Find out which co-host reveal which one really gets it in to stay in shape.  

  12/27/16- It’s Tuesday and if you’re back at work, Jacque Reid, Skip Murphy and Damon Williams are giving you the latest on everything from sports and news to entertainment talk.Get caught up above.

  11/25/16-Did you over eat on Thanksgiving? Skip Murphy, Deya Direct and Damon Williams dish on their post-Turkey day festivities and much more.  

  11/21/16- Tom has started his vacation so Skip Murphy joins the TJMS crew for a bunch of laughs and a recap on the weekend’s events. Find out their view on the 2016 AMA’s, Donald Trump’s latest blunder and much more.    

  9/7/16- It’s Hump Day! The TJMS vacation crew is still in effect! Skip Murphy, Jacque Reid and comedian Dominique weigh in on the latest in politics and news. Listen above!

9/6/16- Find out what Jacque Reid and Sherri Shepherd were up to over the Labor Day weekend and get their take on Colin Kaepernick being compared to Muhammad Ali and Kanye Wests latest antics. Listen above!

7/8/16- Hearts are somber all around the country as news of 11 Dallas police officers were shot and five killed after a peaceful rally occurred to mourn the lives of Alton Sterling and Philando Castille. The TJMS updates with the latest in the attack.

7/07/16- The death of Alton Sterling and Philado Castille sent shock waves throughout the country and the TJMS is feeling the effects as well. Listen to Sherri Shepherd, Sybil Wilkes, J. Anthony Brown and Skip Murphy discuss the state of country.

7/6/16- Skip Murphy, J. Anthony Brown and Sybil Wilkes take on this morning’s news headlines, including the shooting death of Alton Sterling, the latest on President Obama and Hillary Clinton’s campaign run and much more.

7/5/16- Skip Murphy, Sybil Wilkes and J. Anthony Brown just may have a holiday hangover! Find out how they celebrated their Fourth of July and why you’ll see more white butts than black if you just so happen to google Firework A** Fails.

  5/3/16- Click the link above to hear why J. Anthony Brown is putting his bid in as Prince’s whole brother and find out why Diddy is saying goodbye to music for good.

  12/31/15- It’s NYE and Skip Murphy is starting the last day of 2015 off with an epic man dance all by himself. Click the link above to hear why he might’ve went a little too far and find out who Bill Cosby made mad.