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Lionel Richie recalls being criticized as ‘not Black enough’ during launch of his crossover solo career

Although he’s one of the most iconic artists to come out of Motown Records, Lionel Richie encountered racially-related criticism early in his career.

Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2022

Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie lead 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees

Beck, Eminem, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie and A Tribe Called Quest are among the acts nominated for the first time for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the organization announced Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 2, 2022

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 nominees include Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Beck

After decades of too often slighting female artists, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is seeking to make up for lost time for the second year in a row.

Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2022

After 2-year hiatus caused by COVID-19, Jazz Fest returns

After a two-year hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival returns this spring with headliners The Who, Stevie Nicks, Foo Fighters, Lionel Richie, Erykah Badu, Ludacris, Nelly and Willie Nelson

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022