The Library of Congress announced that Lionel Brockman Richie would be awarded the public library’s Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. On 9 March, he will be presented the prize at an all-star tribute in Washington, D.C. The concert will be broadcast on 17 May by PBS stations.
Lionel Richie is an American singer, lyricist, musician, and record producer. Moreover, he got famous during the 1970s as a musician and the co-lead vocalist of the funk band the Commodores. He composed and recorded hit singles with the group like “Easy,” “Sail On,” “Three Times a Lady,” and “Still,” he left the band in 1982 to pursue a solo career in the music industry. Lionel Richie was recognized for his smooth and soulful love ballads; he is a versatile musician who performed multiple music styles skillfully.
Lionel Richie has had countless achievements throughout his esteemed and successful career in the music industry. His song “We Are the World,” which he co-composed with Michael Jackson, was recognized as Song of the Year in 1985, and he has won four Grammy Awards. In 1984 he won Producer of the Year (Non-Classical), Album of the Year for Can’t Slow Down, and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for Truly in 1982. He also judged ABC’s “American Idol” for four seasons, and he is expected to return in the show’s twentieth season. Hence, we hope that you’ll find this news interesting and informative.
