Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie Reveals the Survival Secret Tina Turner Taught Him

Emma Stout

Two full tours with Tina Turner taught Lionel Richie more than any music class ever could. He admits he was ...

More Than a Grin: Lionel Richie’s Band is a Rhythm Machine

Emma Stout

People often remember Lionel Richie for his big smile and easy-going songs. But they might be missing the real story ...

Lionel Richie’s Songs Aren’t Shouted, They’re Whispered From the Valleys

Emma Stout

In his memoir, “Truly,” Lionel Richie shares a secret about his famous songs. He says he was always daydreaming in ...

Lionel Richie and the “Thank You, Sir” That Meant Everything

Emma Stout

Lionel Richie has more number one songs than most people can count. He has sold over 100 million records worldwide. ...

Beyond ‘Hello’: The Lionel Richie Note That Still Breaks Hearts

Emma Stout

You have probably heard the song “Hello” a thousand times. It is famous around the world but you may not ...

He Wrote World Hits But Can’t Read A Note: Lionel Richie’s Secret

Emma Stout

How many rules does a genius need to follow? For Lionel Richie, the answer seems to be zero. He has ...

Lionel Richie Confesses the Commodores Story They Tried to Forget

Emma Stout

Some stories are meant for the tour bus, but Lionel Richie just told one on national television. He sat down ...

Lionel Richie’s “Five Brothers”: The Band That Saved a Shy Kid

Emma Stout

It is hard to picture Lionel Richie, the global superstar, as shy. But he admits in a recent interview that ...

Lionel Richie’s Promise to Nicole: The Tearful Story of a Father’s Love

Emma Stout

Lionel Richie once made a promise to a little girl: “I’m not going anywhere.” He said those words when he ...

Lionel Richie Finally Explains “The Most Awful Screaming Match” of His Life

Emma Stout

It has been over 30 years but Lionel Richie is finally talking about 1988. He calls it “the scandal of ...