On March 8, 1963, a popular musical act out of Motown signed the record deal that would make it a household name. On that day, the The Four Tops officially inked to Motown Records with a $400 advance.

Motown had a roster of hit songwriters who understood the power of an unforgettable lyric, creating timeless hooks we'll never forget.

Author Margena A. Christian pens A riveting overdue biography on Moy and shares why the world must celebrate Black women creators.

The fusion of gospel, pop, R&B, and soul contributed greatly to the success of Motown Records. It allowed its writers and artists to create songs that were catchy and appealing to younger listeners, ...

Kiki Dee, a famous collaborator of Elton John and Dusty Springfield, was born on this very day, March 6, 1947.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TheGrio counts down the greatest albums ever released by artists from Motown Records. This August, two legendary albums, Stevie ...

The city that brought us automobiles and Motown has seen tough times. But Detroit always rises again. By Amy S. Eckert Four women have accused the Motown legend of sexually assaulting them while they ...

*Motown Records has appointed Courtney Lowery as Executive Vice President of Media Strategy and Lifestyle. In this new role, Mr. Lowery will oversee media strategy and execution for the label and it’s ...

But it would be an injustice to Motown to simply give thanks to the gods of rock and roll and overlook the crucial impact ...

SAN FRANCISCO & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Second Life, the virtual world pioneer created by Linden Lab, announced today a new partnership with Motown Records, the legendary record label and arm of ...

The last original member of The Temptations, Otis Williams, reflects on 60 years of Motown and teases new music ahead of their show at The Chase.