
'What started out to be a great collaboration between two guys, Kenny Rogers. But it was Richie who had everyone reaching for the Kleenex when he sang their hit 1980 song, 'Lady,' which Richie wrote. During the 'ACM Presents: Our Country' concert, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie paid tribute to the country music legend.


He was a six-time Academy of Country Music Awards winner and three-time Grammy Award winner. 1 hits and through his career sold more than 50 million albums in the US alone. I love you very much."The special also aired a short portion of their famous duet from the 2012 TV special "ACM Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends - In Concert."Paisley and Rucker performed his 1977 hit "Lucille," and the 1978 hit "The Gambler," while Bryan sang Rogers' 1979 single "Coward of the County."Rogers died at the age of 81 last month from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by family.He had 24 No.
