American music icon Lionel Richie recently revealed his plans to embark on a new set of UK and European concerts, starting next spring. The Grammy Award-winning artist's 'Say Hello To The Hits' tour is set to kick off in Belfast on May 31 and conclude in Madrid on August 2. The tour will also feature performances in major cities like London, Dublin, Amsterdam, Paris, and Berlin, among others.
Richie expressed his excitement about returning to Europe, calling it the 'best touring spot in the world.' He noted that building a loyal fan base in Europe and Britain has been a lifelong blessing. 'And I think for me, as far as I'm concerned, it's like, welcome home is what I hear when I get to Belgium, and welcome home when I get to England and Scotland... it's almost like I live there,' Richie said.
The singer, famous for hits like 'Hello' and 'Dancing on the Ceiling,' compared touring to a holiday. 'It's my vacation... I look forward to it. It's not work... it's really just a play period that I go and hang out with all my friends in Europe,' he added. At 75, Richie, who started his career with the Commodores before going solo in the 1980s, has sold over 125 million albums globally.
Last month, he announced the extension of his 'King of Hearts' residency at the Encore Theatre in Las Vegas into 2025. Reflecting on his enduring success, Richie said, 'As far as how did it stick for this long, only God knows. But... it's really been a wonderful journey in the last 50 years.'
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