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Lionel Richie cuts opening night concert short after feeling dizzy onstage
By Minyvonne Burke | NBC News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 25, 2026
· 2 min read
Lionel Richie’s opening night performance Wednesday in Saint Paul, Minnesota — the first stop on his joint tour with Earth, Wind & Fire — was cut short after he told the audience he was feeling dizzy, according to videos circulating on social media.
In one clip posted on X, Richie was performi...
Key takeaway “What I have learned about my years of being in the busy, when you are feeling dizzy, sit yo a— down,” he said.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The news of Lionel Richie cutting his concert short due to dizziness is a concern for fans in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, who may be looking forward to seeing him perform in the region. As Trophy Club residents, they can appreciate the importance of prioritizing health and safety, especially for performers who often have demanding tour schedules. The incident serves as a reminder that even high-energy performances can be impacted by the well-being of the artists. With the "Sing A Song All Night Long Tour" scheduled to continue in other cities, fans in the area will be watching to see if Richie's health issues will affect any upcoming shows in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and whether he will be able to perform at full strength when the tour potentially comes to the region. This could impact local concertgoers who may have plans to attend the show.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Lionel Richie’s opening night performance Wednesday in Saint Paul, Minnesota — the first stop on his joint tour with Earth, Wind & Fire — was cut short after he told the audience he was feeling dizzy, according to videos circulating on social media.
In one clip posted on X, Richie was performi...
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