Smokey Robinson Among Performers on Tonight's DWTS 'Motown Week'

Tonight's episode of DANCING WITH THE STARS presents a Motown special with live performances from Motown legends Smokey Robinson, The Temptations and Martha Reeves throughout the evening. The legends kick off the show, performing an unforgettable live Motown medley accompanied by the Troupe. For the first time ever, each artist will perform with the talented "DWTS" band and musical director Harold Wheeler before each of the remaining eight couples begin their competitive dance. During a special performance with dancers Anna Trebunskaya and Val Chmerkovskiy, Smokey Robinson will perform his No.1 hit song, "Tears of a Clown." Also joining in on the excitement is vocal group Human Nature, performing some of Motown's most popular hits throughout the evening. And to finish the show we will feature a special Motown Dance Marathon, where the couples will be showing off their classic dance moves from the Motown era, MONDAY, APRIL 23 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on ABC.

American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer and former record executive Smokey Robinson is most notable for being the founder and front man of the popular Motown vocal group, The Miracles. After Robinson left The Miracles, "Cruisin'" became his first Top 10 solo single. Another massive hit, "Being with You," followed. "Just to See Her" from his album, "One Heartbeat," won Robinson his first Grammy ® Award. Robinson has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, is a Kennedy Center honoree, and has been awarded the National Medal of Arts. He released the standards album "Timeless Love" in 2006 on Universal Records. In 2009 he issued the album "Time Flies When You're Having Fun" on his own label, Robso Records.

For more than 40 years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits and sold-out performances throughout the world. As an essential component of the original Motown machine, The Temptations began their musical life in Detroit in the early '60s. However, it wasn't until 1964 that the Smokey Robinson-written and produced "The Way You Do the Things You Do" turned the group into stars. An avalanche of hits followed, including "My Girl," "Since I Lost My Baby," "Get Ready," "I Wish It Would Rain" and "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep." Beyond the fabulous singing, the Temps became known for smooth stepping and flawless presentations, as the "Temptations Walk" became a staple of American style. Eventually, a series of acclaimed records came, "For Lovers Only," a collection of love standards, "Phoenix Rising," which was a platinum megahit featuring the chart stopping hit "Stay," and "Ear Resistible," which earned the group a Grammy ®. In 2005 they released "Reflections," which earned them a Grammy ® nomination and brought to the world The Temptations' versions of some of Motown's greatest songs. Today the stellar Temps lineup consists of Otis Williams, Ron Tyson, Terry Weeks, Joe Herndon and Bruce Williamson.

Martha Reeves is one of music's most beloved and most enduring stars. It was in 1963 that the "Motown's ultimate soul diva" first hit the road with the Motown Review and began hitting the pop and R &B charts with records made to get people on the dance floor. Martha Reeves and her cohorts, the Vandellas, backed Marvin Gaye on his first three singles before releasing "Come and Get These Memories," the first of their 20 top hits. With "Heat Wave," Martha and the Vandellas became the first Motown group nominated for a Grammy ®. Now, 50 years later, she is still on the road, still making audiences dance, winning rave reviews and awards. Currently her song "I'm Not Leaving," a collaboration with The Crystal Method, is climbing up the Billboard dance charts. The song, which she co-wrote, testifies of her love and commitment to the city she still calls home, Detroit.

Human Nature is Australia's leading pop vocal group and one of the preeminent vocal harmony groups in the world, with millions of albums sold worldwide. They have released nine albums, five of which went to No.1 in their native continent, garnering 23 platinum awards, and have toured internationally opening for Celine Dion and Michael Jackson. With Universal Music Group's Universal Music Enterprises, Human Nature is ready to tackle America and carry the legacy of Motown music for a new generation. They recently released "The Motown Record," which features 11 tracks offering their own authentic take on favorite Motown hits and classics, including the bonus track "Get Ready," a song they recorded with the legendary Smokey Robinson. They also just released a DVD, "Human Nature Sings Motown," a special telecast of the group's Las Vegas stage show filmed by longtime Grammy® producer Ken Ehrlich. Human Nature has just kicked off their first ever U.S National tour, "Human Nature: The Motown Show presented by Smokey Robinson," hitting 30 cities across the country this year.

By Tuesday evening's end, one couple will be eliminated, as determined by a combination of the judges' scores and viewers' votes on dances performed on Monday's performance show. Who among the eight couples will be the next to leave the ballroom?

* Donald Driver and partner Peta Murgatroyd
* Roshon Fegan and partner Chelsie Hightower
* Melissa Gilbert and partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy
* Katherine Jenkins and partner Mark Ballas
* Gladys Knight and partner Tristan MacManus
* WILLIAM LEVY and partner Cheryl Burke
* Maria Menounos and partner Derek Hough
* Jaleel White and partner Kym Johnson

Hosted by Tom Bergeron ("America's Funniest Home Videos") and Brooke Burke-Charvet ("Dancing with the Stars" Season Seven Champion), the celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which will be judged by renowned Ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba. Viewers may cast their votes for their favorite teams via phone on Monday night during and up to 60 minutes after the "Dancing with the Stars" performance shows. AT&T customers may also vote by texting the word "VOTE" and entering the number that corresponds to the team they want to support (message and data rates may apply).

About BBC Worldwide Productions
BBC Worldwide Productions, led by Jane Tranter, is based in Los Angeles and develops and produces scripted and non-scripted projects for U.S. cable and broadcast networks, as well as digital platforms. The Production Company is responsible for the smash hit "Dancing with the Stars" (ABC), "Top Gear" (HISTORY), "What Not to Wear" (TLC), "Torchwood: Miracle Day" (Starz), "Hairy Bikers" (HISTORY) and the upcoming titles "The Week the Women Went" (Lifetime), "The Next Big Thing" (Oxygen), "Lovetown, USA" (OWN) and "Da Vinci's Demons" (Starz). BBC Worldwide Productions sits within one of six core businesses that form BBC Worldwide, the main commercial arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). "Dancing with the Stars" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG,L parental guideline.

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