Lionel Richie

International music superstar Lionel Richie will headline The Muny’s annual summer-finale concert, continuing a storied tradition that returned to Forest Park in 2024. The Muny Presents Lionel Richie, a one-night-only concert event, is at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29.

Richie is one of the most celebrated artists in music history, with a career spanning more than five decades. As a member of the iconic group Commodores and as a solo artist, Richie has sold more than 125 million albums worldwide and earned an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and four Grammy Awards. He has served as a judge on ABC’s American Idol since 2018.