Lionel Richie, a "hopeless, disgusting romantic"

Singer-songwriter Lionel Richie has won four Grammy Awards. His latest recognition is a Kennedy Center Honor. Alex Wagner spoke with Richie at his home in Beverly Hills, California, to learn how a shy boy from Alabama became an influential star.
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[@rtgray4188]

Lionel Richie is singer, songwriter, great family man, lived, respected his parents- grandmother, humanitarian.Multitakented. Been his fan since 1970. Wish I could meet him AGAIN, bring him the rose bush and red bougainvillea I grew for him and get his autograph. Still following him

[@aprilgarcia2161]

Lionel Ritchie one of the greatest love song writers ever.

[@lovemusicbadallgenres43]

"Its not where you start. Its where u end up". I will never forget

[@ms.martiegallego8834]

This fantastic Man, wrote some of the most beautiful, memorable, and iconic Love songs ever sung, and just think of the weddings and babies created while his music played!!! He is such a giving human being, with talent abounding !!!! He so deserved the Kennedy Center Honors !!! The songs he created touch the heart, jog the memory and can take me to times in my life that I will never forget!! Thank You !! Mr. Lionel Ritchie !! You are the ONE !!! The Best, as far as I'm concerned , the Only !!! No one, and I mean, No One, can do it like You !!!! keep doing IT !!!!!! Luv Ya !!!

[@carolyncaldwell1692]

I just won't to tell u I think your. A true legend amazing guy. One. In a million there be another like you in a million year I have sit here listening to you sing for year I had one wish in my life. I've always wonted to meet u give u big hug. And kiss As a big fan of your. There's not another fan that.Could love u as much I as do. God Bless you Lionel Take Care. God Bless you and family

[@DallasSports-vk6wt]

Lionel Richie is one the greatest writer to ever live, my favorite and Commodores legend ❤, we love you. Easy

[@ruthworman2733]

Lionel Richie is one fine guy can't get any better than him if you tired. I love the way his grandmother learned him how to play the piano but he played by his eyes how smart was that huh. She sure was a beautiful lady. And I loved how the song 🎵 "Hello " became to be had not ever heard that before wonderful Lionel just awesome my friend ❤️ ♥️. I love this man he is awesome just awesome ❤️ 🥰🥰👍👌👏👏🫶🫶

[@lovemusicbadallgenres43]

GOD BLESS YOU. YOUR AWESOME

[@WhisperingJaneASMR]

Such a beautiful soul. I really like him - he's so earthy and grounded

[@valneo5341]

One of my favourite singers growing up.

[@tillsmackie9742]

Love your music Lionel

[@aprilking4058]

That why he got a Kennedy Center Honors he is a class act

[@barbaraholditch2768]

We love you!❤ and u r 3times a gentleman 😊

[@pamelahall7490]

Well... it's not where you start. It's where you end up!!!. Guess I'm on my way...thank you Lionel...God bless💜💜

[@rosebud2511]

Hello Lionel Richie God bless you

[@john-sy6hd]

YOU AND YOUR SONGS WILL FOREVER LIVE ON.

[@reneehurt387]

Happy birthday to Lionel Richie 6. 20. When love was an inspiration in music, you were outrageous. Your love songs bring us close to each other, while reminding us Jesus is Love. We will always listen Still

[@aprilking4058]

I can't wait to see my idol in August in Austin Texas

[@shannon9155]

Lionel Richie one of the greatest songwriters of all time.

[@rhonda5056]

HIS SONGS MAKE ME SMILE.

[@jeserijeseri4740]

Greatest all wonderful music idol Lionel Richie.

[@cherylcooley1956]

What a brilliant singer n song writer! Greatest of his times! Love how u stay humble through all ur fame. Ur r TRULEY lol...a gentleman! Love all ur songs!

[@caroljewell4936]

love that man's voice and songs.He is the new king of pop.

[@lauramoore4615]

No he not the new king if pop. Michael Jackson will always be the king of pop. Remember that okay.

[@marialilybagtang4187]

Youre the best i love Lionel

[@floraflora4239]

Just the Way we l like you, , Lionel 💞 lm twice that bad, Hopelessly ROMANTIC, But its a good deed you always have somthing people want her and feel better,,c, here l am stuck on listenIng to what you have to say,, seriously a lotta words of wisdom and Sharińg jiscstory from Commodores t right up to LIONEL 🌹 RITCHIE 🙏🏾 💙 , bitter sweet Tale to tell but Lionel is s story teller, emotional but very informative with lots of positive vibes and ideas to share, Themote l learn about him the the stronger my respect and support, for him hroed, l am Honoured to to be close and s big Fan of his, 💥💥💥💥💥👍🏾👍🏻👍🏽 Happy holidays Great idol of mine,💋💋💞🇺🇸🇸🇪🇺🇬🌎💚 FLora Oryema 🌹💙 2022 Nov 9th🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💚💚🌹🌹🌹

[@raimundaanjos5342]

Lionel Richie sua biografia é muito linda parabéns sou muito agradecida pelas linda canção que você canta sua voz è um presente que Deus lhe deu .tenho desejo de ti conhecer mas moro em outro paiz Brasil no estado da Bahia .um abraço bem carinhoso

[@lauradejesusdepaula3329]

Te amo Lionel

[@anngreen3939]

The best ever

[@caroljewell4936]

yeah the new king of pop.

[@lindameadows8830]

You were and always will be better than the Beatles, I will always love Lionel Richie

[@aprilgarcia2161]

linda meadows You can't compare them.

[@stephaniecannon410]

Aww❤❤

[@jacquieedwards8218]

Where is Mrs. Richie? Who is he seeing? Tell us something good. Thanks Jesus is Love

[@lauramoore4615]

Yes you nail it. Where is his wife?

[@wendyhodson2551]

👍 😂 🎧 H E L L O 🎧

[@jacquelinecould]

💋Hello

[@rizasaika4094]

Yo he sounds kinda like Terrance Howard that plays lucious Lyon 😂😂😂😂😂

[@miliaboncheva2818]

❤❤❤❤💋👍🌹🌷🌻🌼🎶🎶🎵🎵

[@winstonblucher938]

It is disgustion