LIONEL RICHIE ANNOUNCES BOOK APPEARANCES FOR UPCOMING MEMOIR, TRULY

New York, NY (May 12, 2025) – HarperOne today announced Lionel Richie’s live-in-conversation appearances in support of his highly anticipated memoir, TRULY. Set for a September 30, 2025, on-sale date, the book is a no-holds-barred memoir from the legendary Lionel Richie, the Grammy-, Oscar-, and Golden Globe–winning superstar who has sold over 125 million records worldwide. Beloved by audiences in every corner of the planet with an astonishing journey that has kept him at the top of his game for decades, Richie is unrivaled as a world-class showman, recording artist, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and now TV icon as a revered celebrity judge on American Idol for the past eight seasons.

Confirmed appearances:
**All conversation partners to be announced**
September 29 – New York, NY, at Town Hall in partnership with Barnes & Noble
October 1 – Austin, TX, at The Paramount Theatre in partnership with BookPeople
October 2 – Las Vegas, NV, at The Encore Theater – Wynn Las Vegas in partnership with The Writer’s Block
October 6 – Los Angeles, CA, at The Orpheum Theatre in partnership with Malik Books

Lionel Richie invites you to join him as he shares his intimate, deep, and candid moments. In his memoir, TRULY, Lionel chronicles lessons learned during his unlikely story of remarkable success—his dramatic transformation from painfully shy, “tragically” late bloomer to world-class entertainer and composer of love songs that have played as the soundtrack of our lives.

In conversation with friends, Lionel will revisit hilarious and harrowing events to inspire all who doubt themselves or feel their dreams don’t matter, reminding us of the power of love to elevate our own lives and our world.

Tickets to these events include access to a moderated conversation between Lionel and a special guest as well as a copy of TRULY ($36.00 value provided by HarperOne).

Richie has continually defied conventional odds with an unstoppable, crossover, multi-genre mass appeal as timeless as it is timely. Richie’s vast catalog includes anthem hits from his years as a member of The Commodores including “Three Times a Lady,” “Still,” “Easy,” and “Sail On,” as well as from his enduring solo career that has yielded such classics as “Truly,” “Hello,” “Endless Love,” “All Night Long,” “Stuck on You,” “Say You, Say Me,” and “Dancing on the Ceiling,” to name a few. In addition, he co-wrote the record-breaking charity collaboration “We Are the World” with Michael Jackson—one of the bestselling singles of all time, which has raised millions for famine relief in Africa. Richie has the remarkable distinction of having written No. 1 songs every year for 11 consecutive years and is one of only two songwriters in pop history to claim solo credit (music and lyrics) for the most No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits.

In TRULY, Richie reflects with warmth and honesty on the personal struggles and triumphs that shaped his extraordinary rise, from battling self-doubt and the challenges of ADHD to becoming one of the most celebrated voices in music. This inspiring memoir reveals the pivotal experiences behind his success, offering hope and encouragement to anyone who’s ever felt overlooked or uncertain about their path.

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