Lionel Richie
Lionel Brockman Richie Jr., born on June 20, 1949, in Tuskegee, Alabama, is an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and television personality. He first gained prominence in the 1970s as a member of the Commodores, a Motown group known for hits like "Easy," "Sail On," "Three Times a Lady," and "Still." Richie launched his solo career in 1982 with the album "Lionel Richie," which included the number one single "Truly." His second album, "Can't Slow Down" (1983), was a massive success, featuring hits like "All Night Long (All Night)" and "Hello," and sold over 20 million copies worldwide.
Richie co-wrote the 1985 charity single "We Are the World" with Michael Jackson, which became one of the best-selling singles of all time. His third album, "Dancing on the Ceiling" (1986), included the Academy Award-winning song "Say You, Say Me." After a hiatus from recording between 1986 and 1996, Richie continued to release music and found renewed success with his 2012 country album "Tuskegee."
Richie has sold over 90 million records worldwide and has received numerous accolades, including four Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. He has also been a judge on "American Idol" since 2018. Richie was honored with the Songwriters Hall of Fame's Johnny Mercer Award in 2016 and the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in 2022.
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