Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Lionel Richie Goes Country

Sort of.

He is putting the finishing touches on an album that features some of his biggest hits with some of country's biggest stars. Tony Brown - that's the name of a producer you hear mentioned all the time by the stars in their thank you's when they win awards - is producing, and he told CMT.com, "Lionel is the coolest, fun guy, and he's blown away by the musicians here."

We're looking for a summer date on the album.

Here's what's been recorded so far.

  • Stuck on You w/ Darius Rucker
  • Sail On w/ Tim McGraw
  • Lady w/ Kenny Rogers (makes since 'cuz Kenny had a hit w/ this song)
  • Easy w/ Willie Nelson
  • Deep River Woman w/ Little Big Town
  • You Are w/ Blake Shelton
  • All Night Long w/ Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band

I can't wait to hear this album - I hope he releases at least one song to country radio so I can play it for you.