Press & Media

The word, on the record.

Interviews and appearances — the poet in his own voice, across the networks.

Recognition
The Recording Academy J. Ivy's three Grammy Awards
Three-time Grammy Award winner
Best Spoken Word Poetry Album · ’22 & ’23  ·  Best Roots Gospel Album · ’22
Interviews & appearances
TODAY J. Ivy interviewed on TODAY with Al Roker
The healing power of poetry
TODAY · 3rd Hour with Al Roker
Oprah Oprah Winfrey quotes J. Ivy: dreams don't come true, they are true
“Like J. Ivy said — dreams don’t come true. They are true.”
Oprah Winfrey · The Color Purple panel
The Jennifer Hudson Show J. Ivy interviewed on The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sitting down with Jennifer Hudson
The Jennifer Hudson Show · performance of “Fire” on The Stage
The View J. Ivy and Tarrey Torae perform on The View
Performing on The View with Tarrey Torae
ABC · The View
TODAY J. Ivy on TODAY with Hoda and Jenna
On TODAY with Hoda & Jenna
TODAY · 4th Hour
CBS Mornings J. Ivy on CBS Mornings, School Matters
Surprising the teacher who believed in him
CBS Mornings · “School Matters” — with Paula Argue
The GRAMMYs <b>One-on-one at the 2023 GRAMMYs</b>
One-on-one at the 2023 GRAMMYs
The Recording Academy
Sway’s Universe <b>On his GRAMMY nod for <em>Catching Dreams</em></b>
On his GRAMMY nod for Catching Dreams
Sway’s Universe
WGN News J. Ivy Day in the City of Chicago on WGN News
“J. Ivy Day” in the City of Chicago
WGN News
Sway’s Universe <b>JAY-Z, Kendrick andamp; the poets</b>
JAY-Z, Kendrick & the poets
Sway’s Universe
SoundExchange <b>Finding purpose in poetry</b>
Finding purpose in poetry
SoundExchange · Creator Spotlight
PBS J. Ivy discusses Dear Father on PBS Chicago Tonight, 2015
Dear Father — the Chicago Tonight sit-down
PBS · WTTW Chicago Tonight, 2015
WGN Morning News J. Ivy on WGN Morning News
The career, the poetry & the GRAMMY nod
WGN Morning News
Chicago Cubs J. Ivy throws the ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field for the Chicago Cubs
First pitch at Wrigley Field
Chicago Cubs · “Award-winning poet, artist & Chicago native”
For press & bookers
Electronic Press Kit (PDF) Watch live performances Approved photos Booking & inquiries
Approved photos

High-resolution press photos, cleared for editorial & promotional use. Click any image to download.

J. Ivy — Studio portrait Download Photo · CtZn Chance J. Ivy — Portrait Download J. Ivy — Live Download J. Ivy — Live at the Blue Note Download Photo · Jen J Photography J. Ivy — Live at the Blue Note Download Photo · Jen J Photography J. Ivy — Headshot Download Photo · Anthony Arroyo J. Ivy — Headshot Download J. Ivy — Red blazer Download

Please credit the photographer where listed. For additional formats or the full press kit, download the EPK above or reach out through booking.