Are Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie friends?

Luke Bryan paid tribute to his friend and American Idol co-star Lionel Richie as Richie was given the Gershwin Prize by singing Lionel’s “Lady,” a song Lionel wrote for Kenny Rogers in the late 1970s.

Is Lionel Richie still on American Idol?

“American Idol” is set to premiere for a sixth season on ABC with the return of Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie as judges and Ryan Seacrest as host. The competition series will air in Spring 2023.

What is Lionel Richie doing right now?

Lionel Richie is currently touring across 8 countries and has 24 upcoming concerts.

What song did Lionel Richie sing on American Idol finale?

Lionel Richie & The Top 10 Perform His Hit “You Are” –

Do the idol judges get along?

The judges are quite friendly, even when they disagree After a powerful performance with an original song, the judges were much more enthusiastic about Sam and Katy even made them sign her t-shirt with a “yes” as they all sent her through to the Hollywood round.

Was Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie friends?

Michael Jackson Official Site That tour was the beginning of a lifelong friendship between Richie and Michael. “I was like a big brother to Michael. We talked constantly, right to the end. We both got fame fast, but he was the hare, and I was the tortoise.”