The Music of The World Games has announced the addition of Lionel Richie as a featured performer at this year’s event. The Tuskegee native is set to headline the World Games 2022 Closing Ceremony on July 17th at Protective Stadium. The performance will be Richie’s first performance in Alabama in over two decades.
“I’m honored to be joining all the talented artists performing at The World Games Closing Ceremony, and to be headlining the closing ceremonies is truly special. I am so excited to be coming home to perform in Alabama,” said Richie.
Richie will headline the evening, joining other performers from the state of Alabama, including the legendary group Alabama, the Blind Boys of Alabama and Jamey Johnson, American Idol alums Taylor Hicks, Ruben Studdard, and Bo Bice, and Martha Reeves.
Funk legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bootsy Collins will still serve as Master of Ceremonies for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
The World Games is held every four years, in the year following each Summer Olympic Games. Staged over 11 days, The Games represent the pinnacle of competition for 3,600 of the world’s best athletes in 30+ unique, multi-disciplinary sports. The World Games generates worldwide exposure for participating sports and provides a highly visible stage on which athletes from more than 100 countries compete for gold. More than 600 medals will be awarded to the competing athletes, including 200 gold medals for the ultimate champions in each discipline.
The World Games is led by the International World Games Association (IWGA). This non-profit organization is composed of 37 International Sports Federations and is recognized by The International Olympic Committee (IOC).
