Lionel Richie is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and musician from Tuskegee, Alabama, whose blend of soul, R&B, pop, and adult contemporary music has made him one of the most successful crossover artists of his generation. He first rose to prominence as a singer, songwriter, and saxophonist with the Commodores, writing and performing classics including “Easy,” “Three Times a Lady,” and “Still,” before launching a solo career with hits such as “Truly,” “All Night Long (All Night),” “Hello,” “Stuck on You,” “Say You, Say Me,” and “Dancing on the Ceiling.” His landmark album Can’t Slow Down won the Grammy for Album of the Year, while Richie also co-wrote “We Are the World” with Michael Jackson, earning the Grammy for Song of the Year. His later work includes the country-crossover album Tuskegee, and his career has been recognized with four competitive Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
