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New 'You Are' Video Takes Fans Behind the Scenes With Lionel Richie, Blake Shelton

Megan Pacella — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 18:00:01 +0000

If you’ve ever visited Blake Shelton‘s official Twitter account, you know just how funny the ‘Hillbilly Bone’ country superstar can be. Although Lionel Richie was aware of the singer’s reputation, the music legend admits he was surprised at Shelton’s knack for telling a good joke as they were recording ‘You Are’ for Richie’s country duets project, ‘Tuskegee.’

Lionel Richie's 'Tuskegee' Album Reaches Platinum Status

Megan Pacella — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:30:08 +0000

Since details of Lionel Richie‘s collaborative country album, ‘Tuskegee,’ started surfacing, we’ve been following all of the happenings. And the happenings have been many. Since its release on March 26, the album has topped the Billboard Country Albums chart and landed at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart. And just this week, Richie earned a certified platinum disc to signify that the critically-acclaimed collection has sold a million copies.

Lionel Richie and Billy Currington Deliver 'Just for You' on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Megan Pacella — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:00:15 +0000

Lionel Richie has been hitting it off with lots of country superstars this week. Last night, Richie and Billy Currington stopped by ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ to perform ‘Just for You,’ a track from ‘Tuskegee,’ Richie’s latest album.

Blake Shelton Closes the 2012 ACM Awards, Sings 'You Are' With Lionel Richie

Billy Dukes — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:41:11 +0000

A few moments into his duet of ‘You Are’ with Blake Shelton at the 2012 ACM Awards, Lionel Richie sort of smiled, shook his head and recognized the strangeness of two grown, heterosexual men singing the love ballad together. Then he kept singing, turning in a fine topper to an enjoyable — albeit tame — country awards show.

Jason Aldean and Lionel Richie Take the 'Letterman' Stage to Sing 'Say You, Say Me'

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:00:21 +0000

Jason Aldean and Lionel Richie made an appearance on the ‘Late Show With David Letterman’ Tuesday night (March 27) to bring the audience their duet ‘Say You, Say Me’ from Richie’s new country duets album ‘Tuskegee.’ With Aldean sporting his signature cowboy hat and Richie sporting his signature beaming smile, the two took turns on lead vocals.

Kenny Chesney Reveals He Drunk-Dialed Lionel Richie Asking to Sing on 'Tuskegee'

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:00:49 +0000

You may know that Kenny Chesney makes an appearance with a host of country stars on Lionel Richie’s ‘Tuskegee‘ new country duets record, but do you know exactly how the ‘You and Tequila’ singer actually landed his spot on the album? While the two stars are good friends who each seem to really respect one another’s work, this collaboration actually began with a drunk dial.

Lionel Richie, 'Tuskegee' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:00:15 +0000

Country music fans under 40 are left scratching their heads about all the hype surrounding Lionel Richie‘s courting of Nashville’s greatest artists. First it was a duet with Shania Twain, now a full album of duets called ‘Tuskegee,’ and soon, the topper — a night in his honor after the ACM Awards next week.

Shania Twain + Lionel Richie Show Emotion in 'Endless Love' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:24:08 +0000

Country darling Shania Twain replaces Diana Ross on the updated version of Lionel Richie’s 1981 ballad ‘Endless Love.’ It’s a modern redo of a classic song, and in the video, Twain and Richie express intense emotion and passion, so much so that you’d think they were actually a couple. The singers emanate genuine fondness for one another and both are incredibly expressive with their eyes, hands and voices throughout the entire span of the clip.

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Joins Kelly Clarkson, Lionel Richie as Stars of New Reality Series 'Duets'

Billy Dukes — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:45:26 +0000

Three artists with ties to country music will be amongst the four celebrities to star on ‘Duets,’ a new ABC series that pairs amateurs with well-known singers. Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles will join Kelly Clarkson, Lionel Richie and Robin Thicke on the competition show this summer.

Tim McGraw, Martina McBride + More to Appear on 'Lionel Richie and Friends in Concert'

Brittany Joy Cooper — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:30:59 +0000

The big country music event slated for April is the telecast of the Academy of Country Music Awards, but now there’s another significant televised event happening soon after. On April 13, CBS will be featuring ‘ACM Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends in Concert,’ which will include a variety of country duets featuring Lionel Richie and some of the top stars from ACMs, which air on April 1.

Shania Twain and Lionel Richie Take Us Inside Their 'Endless Love'

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:15:59 +0000

Lionel Richie is a legend, to say the least, and now he’s taking a rather legendary step, going back to his roots and releasing a full album of country duets with some of the most famous country stars in the business. The album, named after Richie’s hometown of ‘Tuskegee,’ is set to drop March 27, and the first single from the record, a Richie and Shania Twain duet of the smash hit ‘Endless Love,’ released Feb. 7.

Lionel Richie Joined by Darius Rucker + More for 2011 CMA Awards Performance

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 04:14:28 +0000

One of the night’s most anticipated performances at the 2011 CMA Awards, hands down, was the collaboration between Lionel Richie and some of country’s hottest stars. Little Big Town took the stage with their four-part harmony as they sang ‘Deep River Woman’ with angelic tones. Richie made a grand entrance to the stage as he [...]

Lionel Richie to Debut Country Duets at 2011 CMA Awards

Nancy Dunham — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:36:30 +0000

Darius Rucker is just one of the artists that will duet with Lionel Richie at the 2011 CMA Awards. He’s one of the many country artists that joined Richie to sing some of his classic hits on his upcoming ‘Tuskegee’ album that is scheduled to be released in March.