Overview
- Richie says a healthy sense of fear has guided him through more than five decades in music.
- He recalls his father's advice that both heroes and cowards feel fear, with progress coming from stepping forward.
- He emphasizes constant reinvention as essential, noting the industry’s shift from radio to a social-first landscape.
- Richie identifies TikTok as a leading source for new artists and a place the show now looks to find talent.
- Back on the American Idol panel, he helped launch the Jan. 26 ABC premiere that drew about 5.9 million viewers, the best in four years according to Deadline.