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Lionel Richie (born June 20, 1949), is an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actor. From 1968, he was a member of the musical group Commodores signed to Motown Records. Richie made his solo debut in 1982 with the album Lionel Richie and number-one hit “Truly”.

• Birth name: Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr.
• Born: June 20, 1949 (age 62) Tuskegee, Alabama, United States
• Genres: Soul, R&B, pop, pop rock
• Occupations: Singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, record producer, actor
• Instruments: Vocals, piano/keyboards, saxophone
• Years active: 1968–present
• Labels: Island, MCA, Motown
• Associated acts: Diana Ross, Commodores, Nicole Richie, Alabama (band), Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Patti Labelle, USA for Africa, Jason Derulo, Natasha Bedingfield
• Website: lionelrichie.com

Read more about Lionel Richie at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

Article: ‘The Voice’ Reveals New Guest Celebrity Mentors
Access HW TV, 2012-01-06 19:07:55
NBC’s “The Voice” is about to get some new star power. Kelly Clarkson, Jewel, Lionel Richie, Alanis Morissette, Robin Thicke, Miranda Lambert, Babyface and Ne-Yo will all be joining the reality singing competition, NBC announced at their TCA panel on Friday in Pasadena.

Article: ‘The Voice’ Reveals New Guest Celebrity Mentors
Access HW Music, 2012-01-06 19:07:55
NBC’s “The Voice” is about to get some new star power. Kelly Clarkson, Jewel, Lionel Richie, Alanis Morissette, Robin Thicke, Miranda Lambert, Babyface and Ne-Yo will all be joining the reality singing competition, NBC announced at their TCA panel on Friday in Pasadena.

Lionel Richie to Receive Harvard Honor
Billboard, 2011-12-03 00:28:00
The icon will receive the Peter J. Gomes Humanitarian Award on Monday.