Delilah is the most-listened-to-woman on radio in the U.S. Delilahβs soothing voice, open heart and love of music have expanded her audience to more than eight million weekly listeners on approximately 160 radio stations in the U.S. Delilah, who celebrated the 30-year anniversary of her nighttime radio program in 2016, was honored with the radio industryβs highest accoladesβ an induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2016, the 2017 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcast Hall of Fame induction, marking the first time in 35 years that a woman would receive such a distinction. As well, the NAB honored her with a prestigious Marconi Award for βNetwork/Syndicated Personality of the Yearβ in 2016. In addition, there are yearly honors by Radio Ink as one of the βMost Influential Women in Radioβ. Delilah took home the trophy for βOutstanding Host Entertainment/Informationβ at the Alliance of Women in Mediaβs 37th Annual Gracie Awards Gala.
Delilahβs distinctive blend of story-telling, sympathetic listening and encouragement β all scored with adult contemporary musicβ makes her top ranked in most cities with female and male listeners, alike. She says her show is a βsafety zone where listeners take off their armor, slip into a βMr. Rogersβ cardigan, sit around the electronic hearth and share their secrets.β
She adds that her audience is βjust like me and the two women working on the show, who were once listeners. We are single parents who work hard to strike a balance between family and work life. We also enjoy our friendships and remember to laugh as much as possible.β
Often referred to as the βOprah of Radio,β Delilah is also the author of three books, including βArms Full of Love,β which was released in 2012. Published by Harlequin Books, it features a poignant and emotional collection of heartfelt listener stories and Delilahβs own tales that demonstrate the importance of family.
As a mother of 13 children, 10 of whom she adopted, Delilah established a foundation called Point Hope as a voice for forgotten children everywhere. Now in its 14th year, the immediate focus of the Foundation is on refugee children in Ghana and on special needs children in the foster care system nationwide and in her neighborhood of White Center in Seattle. Delilah also recently partnered with Feed The Children, an international non-profit relief organization which distributes food, medicine, clothing and other necessities to those in need. Delilah has joined the effort to help provide food and necessities to hungry children in America by raising awareness of the heartbreak of hungry children with her millions of nightly listeners.
In addition to a passion for children and radio, Delilah is devoted to music because βit touches the heart the way nothing else can.β Her father had a Country-Western band, and her brother played in a Jazz band. Though she writes lyrics, she cannot sing. Delilah says, βI always wanted to be a performer, but I canβt sing, dance or act. Luckily, I found I could talk!β
Delilah loves her work βbecause it has allowed me to bring together a distinct community of people who reach out to help one another. We donβt try to fix people. We listen. We sympathize. We empathize. If the show has a message, itβs listen to your own gut. Trust your own intuition. Go where it leads. Donβt give up.β
Daily broadcasts, caring for her children, running a foundation, writing books, traveling and public speaking add up to a very busy life for Delilah. And she wouldnβt have it any other way.
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