On Monday, dick clark productions and ABC announced Lionel Richie will be honored with the esteemed Icon Award at the 2022 American Music Awards later this month.
According to a press release, the award puts Richie, 73, in a class all his own as he is the only star in history to be featured on the AMAs stage in every decade since the ceremony's inception in 1974. The honor recognizes a performer "whose body of work has marked a global influence over the music industry," the release stated. Fans can expect to see Richie on Nov. 20 as he takes the stage to accept the award and revisit his beloved songs and AMA milestones. 
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