Lionel Richie Added To The Music Of The World Games
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Lionel Richie is set to perform at the upcoming World Games, which will take place in Lionel’s hometown of Tuskegee, Alabama, his first time performing in his hometown in more than two decades.
Lionel will perform at the event’s Closing Ceremony, set for July 17th at Protective Stadium.
“I'm honored to be joining all the talented artists performing at The World Games Closing Ceremony, and to be headlining the closing ceremonies is truly special,” Lionel shares. “I am so excited to be coming home to perform in Alabama.”
Funk legend Bootsy Collins will still serve as Master of Ceremonies for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, with the lineup featuring other Alabama artists including Alabama, Blind Boys of Alabama and Jamey Johnson, “American Idol” alums Taylor Hicks, Ruben Studdard, and Bo Bice, Martha Reeves and more.
The World Games is an international sports event held every four years, in the year following each Summer Olympic Games. Staged over 11 days, The Games features 3,600 of the world’s best athletes in 30+ unique, multi-disciplinary sports.
Source: U Discover Music
