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by Hillary Crosley onJune 5, 2012
At this year's event, soul-music stars honored Lionel Richie, Whitney Houston, Etta James and more.
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by Joshua R. Weaver onApril 4, 2012
The Root Recommends: The newest album by R&B and pop legend Lionel Richie.
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February 23, 2012
Take a look back at previous black nominees who’ve won.
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by Nsenga Burton onOctober 28, 2011
The famous singer will release a country album in the spring.
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by Lolis Eric Elie onApril 27, 2010
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival honors Louisiana culture. But in this post-Katrina world, it also mirrors the rifts and tensions about race and class that we find in the rest of the country.
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