‘It's Not Gonna Work.’ American Idol’s Lionel Richie And Luke Bryan Reveal The Songs They’re Tired Of Hearing During Auditions (And Same)

The new season of American Idol has arrived on ABC in the 2025 TV schedule, and Katy Perry’s replacement, Carrie Underwood, ...
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Lionel Richie thrilled by Commodores cover from ‘Idol’ hopeful: ‘You made my song your song’

It’s risky for an “American Idol” hopeful to audition with a song made famous by one of the judges, but a brave contestant for Season 23 was up to the challenge. Sonny Tennet, a singer-songwriter from ...
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Lionel Richie Worried His Grandma Would 'Actually Disown' Him Over 1 Song, Which He Also Thought Was 'Disgraceful' at First

During a Sept. 25 interview on Good Morning America, Lionel Richie revealed that his grandmother was not a fan of his hit song "Brick House," which he released as a member of The Commodores The ...
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Luke Bryan & Lionel Richie Call New ‘American Idol’ Panelist Carrie Underwood a Human ‘Jukebox’: ‘She Knows Every Song’

Though Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan just kicked off their eighth season behind the iconic American Idol judge’s desk, they told Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday night (March 5) that ...
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On This Day in 1981, Kenny Rogers Topped Every Billboard Singles Chart With a Hit Lionel Richie Wrote in Just Five Minutes

On this day in 1981, Kenny Rogers reigned atop all four Billboard charts with "Lady," written by Lionel Richie.