#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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#579 - Milo Ventimiglia on His First Big Yes, Gilmore Girls & This Is Us

#579 - Milo Ventimiglia on His First Big Yes, Gilmore Girls & This Is Us

Actor Milo Ventimiglia sits down with Bobby and shares what he learned working alongside Will Smith, then breaks down the TV breakthroughs that changed his life—from getting on the map with Gilmore Gi...

19 Feb 1h 12min

#578 - Stephen Wilson Jr. on Going from Scientist to Musician and Turning Tragedy Into Art

#578 - Stephen Wilson Jr. on Going from Scientist to Musician and Turning Tragedy Into Art

Stephen Wilson Jr. joins Bobby to tell the wild path that took him from the science world to writing songs for a living. He talks about what he did before music, why he finally took the leap, and how ...

17 Feb 1h 8min

#577 - Kaitlin Butts on “You Ain’t Gotta Die” Going Viral + Stage Vulnerability

#577 - Kaitlin Butts on “You Ain’t Gotta Die” Going Viral + Stage Vulnerability

Kaitlin Butts sits down with Bobby to break down how “You Ain’t Gotta Die” went from a song in her set to the one people show up already knowing—thanks to a viral moment, a karaoke run-in, and a sound...

12 Feb 1h 4min

#576 - Cody Johnson on Ear Injury Recovery, Rodeo Life & What Prison Is Really Like

#576 - Cody Johnson on Ear Injury Recovery, Rodeo Life & What Prison Is Really Like

Cody Johnson stops by to talk about the scariest kind of setback for a singer: damaging his ear and wondering if his voice would ever feel the same again. He walks Bobby through the surgery, the unexp...

10 Feb 56min

Remembering Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down

Remembering Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down

Bobby remembers Brad Arnold, frontman of 3 Doors Down, who died on Saturday February 7th at the age of 47 following a battle with cancer.

He was diagnosed with stage 4 clear cell renal cell carcinoma...

9 Feb 49min

#575 - Derek Hough Talks DWTS + New Dad Life + The Stolen Mirrorball

#575 - Derek Hough Talks DWTS + New Dad Life + The Stolen Mirrorball

Bobby sits down with Derek Hough to talk about new-dad life, the pressure, the learning curve, and why bonding looks different for everyone. Then they dive into Dancing with the Stars: the grind befor...

5 Feb 43min

#574 - Blake Shelton on The Voice, The Downside of Stardom and His Perfect Day

#574 - Blake Shelton on The Voice, The Downside of Stardom and His Perfect Day

Blake Shelton sits down with Bobby and talks The Voice—how he got the call, why he worried it might be “selling out,” and how it changed his level of fame. He also gets real about what it’s like being...

3 Feb 54min

#573 - Bailey Zimmerman: Country Rockstar Life, Mom's New House & Car Obsession 

#573 - Bailey Zimmerman: Country Rockstar Life, Mom's New House & Car Obsession 

Bailey Zimmerman is back to break down the real “country rockstar” life—from his coffee 'replacement habit' to his car obsession and why he refuses to sell anything. Then it turns serious as he shares...

29 Jan 1h 3min

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