I really hope it's true!! I'm sure all this silence must lead to something

So true! I was thinking the same thing. I hope we'll hear something about this very soon. And most of all... I hope it's true. Even though I think it is. No need to make up something like that.

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Exactly! Sounds legit to me. And look at the title of the song. It sounds like it's about after Shania's divorce and how she wasn't looking for love but it just happened with Fred. It has lead single written all over it.

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 I agree! This is pretty exciting. When do you think we'll hear something about this? 

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Tommy wrote:

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Exactly! Sounds legit to me. And look at the title of the song. It sounds like it's about after Shania's divorce and how she wasn't looking for love but it just happened with Fred. It has lead single written all over it.

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 I agree! This is pretty exciting. When do you think we'll hear something about this? 

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Shania's management and Mercury Nashville never say anything about something until it has already happened.

Hey everyone! I'm new, but I've been stalking the forum for a long time. Anyway, just wanted to add my 2 cents.

I honestly don't expect much for Endless Love in radio airplay or iTunes chart. I do think the video will be a moderate success on CMT and/or GAC, especially if they can get a couple of performances in (award shows or Richie's Vegas gig). I'd really like to see her promo this single hard, then release another one from her own album and promo it just as hard, then release the album. Regarding the mention of I Am Only Just Looking, the title sounds kind of awkward, but then again so did Today Is Your Day. Here's hoping it's a new song but I don't have very much faith in it. /shrug I'd like to see angry-Shan - I think she would sell records. XD

After falling outside the top 40 on Itunes Country charts, "Endless Love" regains its top 40 position at #37.

"Endless Love" debuts at No. 39 on the Mediabase Radio Airplay Adult Contemporary Chart. The song had 18 spins/plays for the week in the U.S. (week of Feb. 5-11).

Adult Contemporary ? Is that a pop Station ? never heard of that in Canada...

http://www.theboot.com/2012/02/15/lionel-richie-shania-twain-endless-love-video/

I have the same request as it won't play for me.

"Endless Love" has dropped all the way down to #193 on the iTunes County songs chart. The chart lists the top 200.

How do you expect a single to do well when you hardly promote it ? The Music video if I am right will likely convince radio to play the song and people to buy it. The wonders of youtube today... Lets see if I am right ?

Lionel Richie Taking Country Album, Live Concert, Kenny Rogers to Home Shopping Network

February 16, 2012

By Marc Schneider, New York

The Home Shopping Network (HSN) is launching a live concert series on March 16, and they've enlisted Lionel Richie to help them kick it off. For the "Say You, Say Me" singer-songwriter, the first "HSN Live" concert is an opportune time and place to perform songs off his upcoming country album, "Tuskegee."

"I always say that when I write songs they are not just for New York and LA, they are for everyone between," Richie tells Billboard.com. "[HSN] is the perfect partner to help invite people into my life and into my home with this album Tuskegee."

Lionel Richie, 'Tuskegee': Album Preview

"Tuskegee," out March 26, is Richie's collection of duets with big names in country music performing many of his hits. One of those collaborators, Kenny Rogers, has been confirmed to join him on stage to perform "Lady" at the March 16 broadcast, which starts at 8 p.m. EST.

The event, titled "HSN LIVE Presents Lionel Richie sponsored by Cricket," will be preceded and followed by special programming on the network's Facebook page, including more performances by Richie and an interview with Rogers.

HSN has been a launching pad for several releases, ranging from Tony Bennett and Rod Stewart. Andy Sheldon, the network's EVP of Television and Executive Creative Director, said there's a history of great storytelling there, and that Richie fits the mold.

"Lionel Richie is one of the world's greatest songwriters/storytellers, with a repertoire of some of the world's most beloved songs," Sheldon said in an email exchange. "Our customers grew up listening to his music and know every lyric by heart, so having him kick off our first HSN LIVE concert series just made perfect sense."

The Grammy and Oscar-winning singer reveals "Tuskegee" could be the first in a series of genre albums, but that his love of country music should not come as a surprise to fans.

"Country music has always been a part of who I am and my writing," he says. "So yes, it's been apart of me as long as I can remember."

The project itself, which features Rascall Flatts ("Dancing on the Ceiling"), Shania Twain ("Endless Love") and Willie Nelson ("Easy"), began as a smaller project but quickly grew, Richie says.

"What started out as a three-week project turned into a nine-month journey," he noted. "The entire album was difficult because it's not as if everyone on the album is sitting around with nothing else on their schedule. In the end though, it was all worth it."

Starting today, fans can pre-order a special edition of "Tuskegee" on HSN's website.

http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/branding/lionel-richie-taking-country-album-live-1006209952.story

What's up with two radio stations playing the song only ? I am in Canada and the single has not been released to radio at all. To understand this and I wan't Tommy to answer ? It sounds LIKE it's not the radio not wanting to play it but sounds like it has not been released and neither promoted at all so far. am I wrong ? They shoot a music video but what about promoting the song ? Like talk about lack of effort.

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What's up with two radio stations playing the song only ? I am in Canada and the single has not been released to radio at all. To understand this and I wan't Tommy to answer ? It sounds LIKE it's not the radio not wanting to play it but sounds like it has not been released and neither promoted at all so far. am I wrong ? They shoot a music video but what about promoting the song ? Like talk about lack of effort.

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The song has been released to radio however it's up to radio stations whether or not they want to play it. Obviously the song does not fit well in stations' playlists along with the fact that the single has not been selling well. The biggest promotion a song can get is through radio. If it's not radio-friendly, stations aren't going to play it.

Shania's planned comeback doesn't seem to be doing so well. I could understand the low chart ratings with the Today song, but Endless Love seemed like it would turn things around for Shania. She doesn't sound the same without Mutt and this seems to be hurting her. Her new sound is fine by me, but once the public hears you sing in a certain style, they generally do not like change. I'm pretty open and know Shania is no longer in her 30s, and wants to sing more mature material and change her sound all together. But the radio programmers don't seem so receptive. I am starting to see why she signed up to perform in Vegas. You see artists submit a lot of material to their label before it gets approved. The finished product is a result of a lot of fine tuning.

I wouldn't doubt it if Shania submitted a bunch of her new songs to Luke Lewis and he shot her down. Perhaps she then realized, either through her manager's suggestion and/or her own judgment that the best thing to is recreate her heyday; and sing the oldies she and Mutt made together so that she can work again. I'm sure that her royalty checks and residuals for concerts and other appearances will not finance her lifestyle forever now that she is divorced from Mutt Lange. This explains her autobiography and the Oprah mini-series. It's all geared to re-establish Shania as an icon so that the public can overlook the elephant in the room, fill in the blank here. Shania's always been adept at using the media to her advantage, and this is no different.

If my logic seems off, consider the hottest celebrities of today. I don't see them going to do a residency in Las Vegas, write their memoirs and subsist on occasional TV appearances and have an honorable mention on a blue moon. I've been waiting for the big bang with Shania's comeback, and I now think Up! was the last of her golden years. I'm disappointed; I think I had too high of an expectation of Shania and should have paid more attention to her self-depreciating statements and consequent actions. Sometimes you just wanna cheer people on when they engage in this behavior, but there are times when a person is aware of their strengths and weaknesses.

I have no doubt Shania is talented, but it takes more than that to make hit records. There are far less talented singers than Shania that still have a strong music career, but they work that magic in the studio. But something similar happened to Mutt's productions post Shania. His 'Hands All Over' album by Maroon 5 was a flop by his standards; it only sold 529k worldwide. He fared better with Nickelback's Dark Horse at 5 mi. worldwide, but that's a fraction of what he sold with his Shania Twain productions. To his credit, Mutt produced Lady Gaga's You and I single which was a big hit. In conclusion, I think Mutt and Shania canceled each other out post divorce as neither have found the same kind of success as when they were together.

Endless love is a great song. Shania Twain was awesome, however the song has been a hit a few times already. Maybe its not Shania Twain the radio do not LIKE maybe the song is already a classic hit. As for a Shania Twain releasing a brand new album ? I am betting everything that we will see a fall release. Shania ain't dumb and releasing a new album in the fall will be huge a huge way for vegas sales. A single the summer or spring will likely be the case. Remember what way to sell Las Vegas Tickets then a brand new album full of songs. You all stop nagging and wait the Album is likely already done. LOVES Shania!

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Its still early to know if Shania is going to have a great comeback or not, because she didn't get started yet.  Shania's album is not released yet and she going to perform concerts by the end of the year.  The Today single was not planned as a comeback, it was for the series.  Endless Love video should come out very soon and the single should in all the radio stations.  I emailed a few radio stations to play the song, but they said that they are going to play the single when the video comes out and when the promation starts. 

I think the only one thats going to have many flops is Mutt.  Mutt is great at what he does, but he's made some bad choices.  When I read that Mutt is going to produce a Lady Gaga single, people were calling him the former Mr. Shania Twain and how much that that song is Shania type single.  That single did do well and didn't do like her other singles.  In some ways, he is in Shania's shadow, even though Mutt produced her albums and helped her become a music icon.

Its sad that they are never going to have that great working partnership again.  Its almost like the end of the Paul Mccartney and John Lennon songwriting partnership when the Beatles broke up.  They weren't speaking to each other after they split up even though they still cared for each other. 

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At least he has not gone the way of Phil Spector

I wonder when we're going to get the music video! I hope we won't have to wait until the album is released. That would mean 26 more days!

I wonder if Lionel will have a U.S. tour as well.

Lionel Richie Confirms Dates For Autumn UK Arena Tour

Written by John Stickler
Friday, 02 March 2012

The legendary Lionel Richie has been confirmed dates for a UK arena tour later this year.

'70s soul legend Lionel Richie first made a name for himself with The Commodores, he then hit worldwide superstardom as a solo artists. With sales of over 100 million albums, 22 Top Tens, 5 Grammys, an Oscar for Best Original Score, a Golden Globe and a host of other awards from virtually every major entertainment organisation, Lionel Richie's music has remained at the forefront of his fan's milestone memories – first kisses, wedding dances, break-ups, first child.

Lionel has served as the soundtrack of several generations around the world and will release his much-anticipated duets album, 'Tuskegee', on 26th March 2012. The album's title is taken from the name of the city in Alabama where Lionel Richie grew up.

This new album record sees Lionel exploring his musical influences, inviting some of his favourite artists to share the journey. Richie is joined by artists such as Shania Twain, Kenny Rogers and Willie Nelson as well as his pick of contemporary artists.

Lionel Richie 2012 UK Tour Dates are as follows:

Sept 27th - S.E.C.C., Glasgow
Sept 29th - Aberdeen Exhibition Centre
Oct 26th - LG Arena, The NEC, Birmingham
Oct 28th - The O2 arena, London
Nov 10th - Liverpool Echo Arena
Nov 11th - Manchester Arena
Nov 14th - Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
Nov 16th - Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
Nov 17th - Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield

Lionel Richie Tickets are onsale from 9.30am on Monday 5th March.

http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/171008/9

"Endless Love" debuts this week on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Chart at No. 24 (week of March 17).

Another song has been released from Tuskegee.

From Lionel Richie's Facebook page:

"iTunes is counting down to Tuskegee out March 26! Get 2 songs now including "Just For You" featuring Billy Currington."

March 13, 2012

Kenny Rogers and several surprise guests will perform during Lionel Richie's Wednesday night (March 14) performance at the South by Southwest music conference in Austin, Texas. Richie's performance at ACL Live is part of a multi-artist showcase sponsored by Billboard. It marks his first appearance at SXSW. The two singers will perform "Lady," a Richie composition that became a No. 1 country hit for Rogers in 1980. Their updated recording of the song is featured on Richie's new duets album, Tuskegee, set for release on March 26. The project also features Shania Twain, Jennifer Nettles, Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts and others on remakes of Richie's solo work and his hits with the Commodores. In related news, Richie and the late Etta James will be inducted into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame during a gala at the historic Apollo Theater in New York City on June 4.

http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1681025/lionel-richies-sxsw-performance-to-feature-kenny-rogers-and-surprise-guests.jhtml