Lionel Richie Named 2022 Recipient of Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

[sansradio]

What a long-overdue honor:

https://www.npr.org/2022/01/13/1072448995/the-gershwin-prize-for-popular-song-is-going-to-pop-star-lionel-richie

[Jerry Oz]

Thanks for sharing. He's a true giant in popular music.

[TomatoTom123]

Go Lionel!!

[PeaceNHarmony]

I've said a lot [[a lot!) of times here that I care not for Lionel for whatever reason, admit that it's my loss, and think Richie is a great writer and performer. Yes, he deserves this honor and others. Lionel paid the dues, sang the bluez, and earned his place in showbiz hierarchy. Go, Lionel!

[nativeNY63]

What do you guys think about Lionel's critique of Aretha's teen granddaughter's audition on Idol?

[jobeterob]

What did he have to say about her?

[sansradio]

What do you guys think about Lionel's critique of Aretha's teen granddaughter's audition on Idol?

He was absolutely right. She probably expected to be a shoo-in on the strength of her bloodline alone. With work, she could be remarkable.


https://youtu.be/_-w15cQwIgI

[reese]

What do you guys think about Lionel's critique of Aretha's teen granddaughter's audition on Idol?

I agreed with him. She has a nice voice but she isn't ready to go to Hollywood. A year or two of more experience and she might be.

[jobeterob]

I agree with him too

[woodward]

I just read where the Lionel Richie: The Library of Congress Prize for Popular Song airs Tuesday, May 17, at 9 PM on PBS. So, mark your calendars.