After having made millions laugh for nearly three decades, celebrated comedian, television host and top-rated nationally-syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley is a new author.

Smiley, who recently released his memoir “STAND BY YOUR TRUTH: And Then Run for Your Life,” will be at Meridian’s Books-A-Million Tuesday for a book signing, beginning at 5 p.m.

According to a release from the new author’s publicist, “STAND BY YOUR TRUTH” is part memoir, part testimonial and part life guide, mixing Rickey’s down-home humor with the wholesome values that stuck with him, both from his childhood spent in the Baptist church, as well as from his professional and comedic mentors.

In his book of essays, Smiley reflects on a variety of topics: the challenges of raising children, the importance of education, the need for people to get out of their comfort zones, and his strong feelings on social justice and always standing up for your own truth. His recent musings on how teenagers need to be more appreciative of their parents lit up social media, according to the release.

A native of Birmingham, Ala., Smiley has earned a reputation for delivering to audiences both on and off stage. With the distinct ability to take everyday observations and turn them into comedic gold, Smiley is one of the few “clean” comics amongst the upper echelon of contemporary comedians. 

At any given performance, audiences are treated to such original characters as “Mrs. Bernice Jenkins,” “Lil’ Daryl,” “Joe Willie” and “Beauford.” In addition, his comedy shows often include a live band, which he often accompanies (he is an accomplished pianist and organist).

Smiley has recorded eight best-selling albums, including iTunes #1 best-selling comedy album, “Rickey Smiley: Prank Calls Number 6.” Smiley has hosted BET’s “Open Casket Sharp” and “Comic View,” and has appeared on “Showtime At The Apollo,” “Uptown Comedy Club,” HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” and “Snaps.”

In addition to being featured on DISH NATION, Smiley’s nationally syndicated morning radio show can be heard in more than 60-plus markets.

Smiley joined forces with Radio One owned television network, TV One as the star, executive producer and namesake of his own top-rated docu-series, “Rickey Smiley For Real.” Now in its fifth season, the amusing series features the balancing act of a working radio host, comedian, business mogul, and philanthropist with the joys and pains of being a single father of four. 

Smiley is the winner of the 2017 Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year “Marconi Radio Award” from the Rickey Smiley Morning Show. He’s also CEO of Breakwind Entertainment, founder and chair of The Rickey Smiley Foundation. He is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and Kappa Kappa Psi National Band fraternity.

“STAND BY YOUR TRUTH: And Then Run for Your Life” is published by Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.