Richie Set For ‘High Energy’ Vegas Residency

Lionel Richie

LIONEL Richie has revealed plans to launch a residency called Lionel Richie – All the Hits in Las Vegas next year.

The Motown legend will play 20 shows in April, May, September and October at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

The announcement comes after Richie bagged his first number one album in the UK for more than two decades earlier this year, as The Definitive Collection By Lionel Richie & The Commodores shot to the top spot in June.

The 66-year-old thanked his highly praised appearance in on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage – his first ever UK festival performance – for his album success.

He said: “I was overwhelmed performing at Glastonbury in front of all those people and for the fans to make the album number one is unbelievable.”

The Las Vegas shows, which begin on 27 April, will give fans the chance to see Richie perform classics including All Night Long (All Night), Hello, Stuck on You, Say You, Say Me and Dancing on the Ceiling.

Richie said: “It’s a high energy show that is a perfect match for such a vibrant city!” – SkyNews.com