Lionel Richie back performing after a heart procedure

Back to business at his Vegas residency

By Mike Kruz

November 13, 2026 at 2:19 pm EST

Lionel Richie was back onstage Wednesday, Nov. 11, kicking off his King of Hearts residency at Wynn Las Vegas after taking time off for a heart procedure.

He told the crowd he was doing fine and thanked fans for caring. It’s nice to get a “hello” from Lionel that doesn’t leave you wondering how things turned out!

If you’re putting on one Lionel song to celebrate, what are you picking? “Easy” for a slow morning? “All Night Long” for a night out?

Just remember: You can dance under the ceiling. Nobody’s checking.

Mike Kruz

I love music. It’s really what got me into radio to begin with. You should see my record collection: from Michael Jackson and Elton John, to Led Zeppelin and The Stones, to old school hip-hop and dance music ... (Well you get the idea!)