Be sure to scratch these off your song list, future contestants! Listen up, American Idol hopefuls! The judges are sharing the songs they’d love for contestants to skip during their audition, please ...

It would show off a singer’s originality and true depth at knowing full well the message the song conveys. Fortunately, Lionel Richie had good news about the James Brown song making its ...

Hello country music — is it Lionel Richie you're looking for ... musician re-record many of his classic funk, disco and R&B songs alongside country stars like Rogers, 81, Willie Nelson, Alabama ...

“Easy” became a hit in 1977 during Richie’s years with the Commodores, and remains a beloved signature song for him as a solo artist. “Lionel, you’re a big influence,” Tennet ...

Fear BE GONE,” she wrote. Making good on that promise, Jordan auditioned for American Idol judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood with a dynamic rendition of Chrisette Michele ...

Forget the prize. Lionel Richie shares why "American Idol" is about more than winning, and how one phrase changes lives.

Sonny Tennet wowed the 'American Idol' judges when he performed a cover of one of Lionel Richie's songs during his audition.