Legendary singer, songwriter, and record producer Lionel Richie has a talent that spans generations.

Smokey Robinson shared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" that people often mix him up with Lionel Richie in public.

The “Idol” hopeful performed the Commodores song “Jesus Is Love” for the competition’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame week, singing in front of the group’s former vocalist: judge Lionel Richie.

Auditions concluded in Episode 4, with standout performances from Landynn Kennedy and aspiring preacher Canaan James Hill. See their moving auditions.

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Canaan James Hill's "American Idol" audition caused show judge Lionel Richie to leap from his seat during the performance.

Lionel Richie’s late parents, Lionel Brockman Richie Sr. and Alberta R. Foster, taught him so much about life. They welcomed Richie on June 20, 1949, and raised him on the campus grounds of the ...

Lionel Brockman Richie Sr. and Alberta R. Foster welcomed their son, Lionel Richie, in 1949. Here’s everything to know about Lionel Richie’s parents, Lionel Brockman Richie Sr. and Alberta R ...

Carrie Underwood's choice to perform at the inauguration might make for a tense 'American Idol' season with fellow judge Lionel Richie. Here's what a source shared.

Carrie Underwood's politics might rub Lionel Richie the wrong way ahead of the 'American Idol' Season 23 premiere.

Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie talk ‘American Idol’ The three “American Idol” judges join “GMA” live to share what's in store for season 23 of the hit ABC singing competition.