Lionel Richie is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor who has been a judge in American Idol since Season 16.
American Idol[]
Richie served as a guest judge for the second Top 8 Week of Season 2.
On September 29, 2017, the show announced that Richie would be joining pop superstar Katy Perry and country superstar Luke Bryan as a judge in Season 16 of American Idol. Richie returned as a judge for seasons 17 and 18.
Overview[]
Prior to American Idol, Richie was best known for his music, notably with the band the Commodores, and later as a solo artist. His hit songs include "Hello" and "All Night Long". He notably appeared in the 1996 film The Preacher's Wife.
Gallery[]
Season 18 Promo
With Kay Genyse
With Zack Dobbins
With Jahzan
Hollywood Week duets with DeWayne Crocker Jr.
With Nick Merico
Top 20 with Grace Leer
Top 20 with DeWayne Crocker Jr.
Top 20 with Sophia James
Top 20 with Francisco Martin
Top 20 with Lauren Spencer-Smith
Top 20 with Makayla Phillips
Top 20 with Kimmy Gabriela
Top 11 with Dillon James
Top 11 with Makayla Phillips
Top 11 with Sophia James
Top 11 with Jonny West
Top 11 with Julia Gargano
Top 11 with Louis Knight
Top 7 with Jonny West
Finale with Just Sam
Finale with Arthur Gunn
Finale with Jonny West
Finale with Dillon James
Finale with Dillon James
Videos[]
External Links[]
- Lionel Richie on Wikipedia
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