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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) - Top Stories
· June 25, 2026
· 1 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.
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Why this matters in Frisco News
While Lionel Richie's health issues forced him to cut his concert short in Saint Paul, Minnesota, local Frisco residents who may have been looking forward to seeing him on tour can only hope that he recovers in time for any potential future stops in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As a popular entertainment destination, Frisco has hosted numerous high-profile concerts and events, and the health and safety of performers is always a top concern. Richie's decision to prioritize his health and sit down during the performance is a prudent one, and his fans in Frisco and beyond will likely be wishing him a speedy recovery. With the tour set to continue in Chicago, fans will be keeping a close eye on Richie's status and hoping that he will be back to full strength soon.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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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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