The Gershwin Prize for Popular Song is going to pop star Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie, shown performing at a benefit concert in 2019, is the recipient of this year

Richie, responsible for a seemingly endless catalog of hits, will be awarded the songwriting prize this spring by the Library of Congress.

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Richie, responsible for a seemingly endless catalog of hits, will be awarded the songwriting prize this spring by the Library of Congress.