#544 - Lionel Richie on Writing “Hello” and “All Night Long” + What Michael Jackson Was Like + Meeting the Commodores  and Not Wanting to Go Solo + What “We Are the World” Still Means to Him

#544 - Lionel Richie on Writing “Hello” and “All Night Long” + What Michael Jackson Was Like + Meeting the Commodores and Not Wanting to Go Solo + What “We Are the World” Still Means to Him

On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with music icon, Lionel Richie at the State Theater in Austin, Texas to have a one-hour candid conversation about Lionel's new memoir titled 'Truly'. Lionel opens up like never before — taking us from his childhood in Tuskegee, Alabama, to the global stages that made him a household name. He shares how his grandmother’s wisdom shaped his outlook on life, the humor that helped him navigate the Jim Crow South, and the moment music truly became his purpose. Lionel looks back on the Commodores forming while in college, what it was like opening for the Jackson Five, and the stories behind timeless hits like “Hello,” “Lady,” and “All Night Long.” He also reflects on the magic of “We Are the World,” the sacrifices behind success, and why family still anchors everything he does.It’s a warm, inspiring conversation filled with laughter, lessons, and a few unforgettable stories from one of music’s most enduring legends.

Check out Lionel's memoir titled Truly HERE: He tells stories about his early life in Tuskegee, Alabama, being super shy as a kid, joining The Commodores, struggles, loss, faith and more.

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#587 - Kane Brown on Losing $10M, Family Trauma & Picking His Top 5 Songs

#587 - Kane Brown on Losing $10M, Family Trauma & Picking His Top 5 Songs

Country music superstar Kane Brown sits down with Bobby for a raw conversation about the deal that cost him millions, the family trauma that shaped him, and the personal stories he does not usually te...

19 Mars 1h

#586 - The Band Perry on Their Return, Eloping in Vegas & Reality of Parenthood

#586 - The Band Perry on Their Return, Eloping in Vegas & Reality of Parenthood

The Band Perry sits down with Bobby to talk about returning for a new chapter, why the timing finally felt right, and how this version of the band feels different from the first run. Kimberly opens up...

17 Mars 1h 3min

#585 - Tom Bergeron on Repairing His Friendship with Bobby & His DWTS Exit

#585 - Tom Bergeron on Repairing His Friendship with Bobby & His DWTS Exit

Tom Bergeron joins Bobby to clear the air after comments he made about Bobby winning Dancing with the Stars caused tension between them last year. He talks honestly about that moment, how they worked ...

12 Mars 46min

#584 - 'Winnie Cooper' Danica McKellar on The Wonder Years, Breaking Rib on DWTS & Her 36-Hour Labor

#584 - 'Winnie Cooper' Danica McKellar on The Wonder Years, Breaking Rib on DWTS & Her 36-Hour Labor

Danica McKellar sits down with Bobby Bones to talk about what life was really like growing up as Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years, how she handled fame at such a young age, and why she never fully sa...

10 Mars 57min

#583 - Ashley McBryde on Rehab after Almost Dying, Recovery & Opening a NA Bar on Broadway

#583 - Ashley McBryde on Rehab after Almost Dying, Recovery & Opening a NA Bar on Broadway

Country music star Ashley McBryde sits down with Bobby and gets real about the lyrics that forced her to admit she wasn’t okay and the moments that followed when her drinking went from “after the show...

5 Mars 1h 6min

#582 - Morgan Evans on Public Divorce, Ayahuasca Experience & Healing

#582 - Morgan Evans on Public Divorce, Ayahuasca Experience & Healing

Morgan Evans joins Bobby for an open conversation about navigating a very public divorce and the personal fallout that followed. He talks about going through heartbreak in the spotlight, feeling misun...

3 Mars 58min

#581 - Luke Combs on Money, Fame & Giving Bobby New Dad Advice

#581 - Luke Combs on Money, Fame & Giving Bobby New Dad Advice

Luke Combs joins Bobby and gets real about growing up, his rise from small-town gigs to stadium stages, and the side of fame most fans don’t see. He shares stories from his early years from living wit...

26 Feb 1h 12min

#580 - Mariana van Zeller on Gaining Cartel Trust, Scammers & US Drug Crisis 

#580 - Mariana van Zeller on Gaining Cartel Trust, Scammers & US Drug Crisis 

Investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller joins Bobby to break down what it really takes to gain the trust of cartels operating in and around the U.S. and why no story is ever worth a life. She shar...

24 Feb 47min

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