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Lionel Richie cuts performance short due to health issue
By Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 25, 2026
· 2 min read
Lionel Richie’s opening night was cut short after less than an hour when he became ill mid-performance. Read more trending news The Minnesota Star Tribune said that he announced an unexpected intermission about 55 minutes into the show at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. A few minutes earlier, he ...
Key takeaway Read more trending news The Minnesota Star Tribune said that he announced an unexpected intermission about 55 minutes into the show at Grand Casino Arena in St.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
While the abrupt end to Lionel Richie's performance in St. Paul is concerning, Atlanta fans who were looking forward to his upcoming show as part of the "Sing A Song All Night Long Tour" are likely wondering if the concert will go on as scheduled. Richie's health issue, reportedly due to dehydration, may impact the rest of the tour, including potential stops in the Atlanta area. The fact that Earth, Wind & Fire, who opened for Richie, are also scheduled to perform in the tour, may mean that Atlanta fans will still get to see them, even if Richie is unable to perform. As the tour moves forward, local fans will be keeping a close eye on any updates regarding Richie's health and the status of the tour. The Atlanta stop, if it happens, will likely be closely watched to see if Richie has fully recovered from his illness.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Lionel Richie’s opening night was cut short after less than an hour when he became ill mid-performance. Read more trending news The Minnesota Star Tribune said that he announced an unexpected intermission about 55 minutes into the show at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. A few minutes earlier, he ...
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