<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=42jbBG_0wFlZuWC00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=42jbBG_0wFlZuWC00" width="980" height="672" ><figcaption>Conor</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://abc7.com/post/american-idol-auditions-begin-new-york-city/15385329/">American Idol</a> begins search for next star with auditions in New York! American Idol is preparing for their Spring 2025 season currently, and auditions are starting in New York City. Host Ryan Seacrest returns to host the musical phenomenon with returning judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Joining them this season, replacing Katy Perry, is Idol alum Carrie Underwood. Underwood, of course, won the fourth season of American Idol in 2005, and has been a superstar ever since!</p><p><b>Legendary Singer and American Idol Judge Spotted at Hudson Valley Regional Airport</b></p><p>Thanks to a video shot by <a href="https://www.paulasrunwaycafe.com/">Paula's Runway Cafe</a>, we know that one of the judges from American Idol was spotted flying into Hudson Valley Regional Airport in Wappingers Falls. That judge is Lionel Richie! It's said that many celebrities will fly into Hudson Valley Regional Airport to avoid the craziness of the city. Many would rather fly into Wappingers Falls and then drive down rather than deal with the crowded city airports. We have the video of him at the airport below. The video was posted to Paula's Facebook Saturday evening. Prior to that, Richie posted these photos and videos from an undisclosed airport, more than likely wherever he was flying in from!</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" style="width:calc(100% - 2px);padding:0;min-width:326px;max-width:540px;margin:1px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);border-radius:3px;border:0;background:#FFF" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBTcVKMxnxy/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"><div style="padding: 16px;"><div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"></div><div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div><div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div><div style="padding-top: 8px;"><div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"></div><div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"></div><div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"></div><p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBTcVKMxnxy/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Lionel Richie (@lionelrichie)</a></p></div><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);delay=function(){window.instgrm.Embeds.process()};setTimeout(delay,500)"></blockquote><p>Of course, before becoming an Idol Judge, Richie made a name for himself as a singer, songwriter, record producer, and television personality. He rose to fame in the 1970s as a songwriter and the co-lead singer of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motown">Motown</a> group <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodores">Commodores</a>; writing and recording the hit singles "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easy_(Commodores_song)">Easy</a>", "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sail_On_(song)">Sail On</a>", "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Times_a_Lady">Three Times a Lady</a>" and "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_(Commodores_song)">Still</a>" with the group before his departure.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Richie#cite_note-4">During his solo career</a>, Richie became one of the most successful balladeers of the 1980s, and has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_music_artists">world's best-selling artists of all time</a>. He has won four <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammy_Awards">Grammy Awards</a>, including <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammy_Award_for_Song_of_the_Year">Song of the Year</a> for "We Are the World", and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammy_Award_for_Album_of_the_Year">Album of the Year</a> for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Richie#cite_note-5">Can't Slow Down</a>. "Endless Love" was nominated for an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Awards">Academy Award</a>; while "Say You, Say Me" won both the Academy Award and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Globe">Golden Globe</a> award for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Richie#cite_note-GBA-6">Best Original Song</a>.</p><p>In 2016, Richie received the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songwriters_Hall_of_Fame">Songwriters Hall of Fame</a>'s highest honor, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Mercer">Johnny Mercer</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Richie#cite_note-7">Award.</a> In <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Richie#cite_note-9">2022</a>, he <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Richie#cite_note-8">received</a> the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gershwin_Prize">Gershwin Prize for Popular Song</a> by the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Congress">Library of Congress</a>; as well as the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Music_Awards_Icon_Award">American Music Awards Icon Award</a>. He was also inducted into <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Music_%26_Entertainment_Walk_of_Fame">Black Music &amp; Entertainment Walk of Fame</a>, and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame">Rock and Roll Hall of Fame</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Richie#cite_note-10">2022</a>. You can watch the video of Lionel Richie at Hudson Valley Regional Airport below!</p><p>Paula's Runway Cafe is located in the Main Terminal of Hudson Valley Regional Airport at</p><p>263 New Hackensack Road, ​Wappingers Falls, New York. Paula's is known as a hub for music and arts in the Hudson Valley. They host incredible bands, solo acts, and open mics. Not to mention, they are always serving up great food and drinks for those flying in and out, along with locals alike! To stay up to date, you can see <a href="https://www.paulasrunwaycafe.com/menu">their menu here</a>, and see their <a href="https://www.paulasrunwaycafe.com/music-events">upcoming events here.</a></p><h2>Where Can You Spot a Bravo 'Real Housewife' Here in the Hudson Valley?</h2><p>'The Real Housewives' has become of the biggest franchises in television history. Turns out, a lot of the housewives have a HUGE connection to the Hudson Valley area. Here are some places where the cast has frequented and where you can possibly run into someone.</p><h2>List of Dutchess County Trunk or Treats for October 2024</h2><p>Get as much free candy as possible this year! Here are four spooktacular Trunk or Treats happening in Dutchess County this October.</p><h2>Previous Townsquare Spotlight Interviews</h2><p>Welcome to Townsquare Spotlight! Here, we get to shed a light on the incredible arts and entertainment that happens in and around the Hudson Valley. We speak with creatives, artists, leaders, and celebrities who are performing, starting programs, and living in the Hudson Valley!</p><p>Townsquare Spotlight is a spin-off of In Touch - Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley's Award-Winning Public Affairs and Issues Program. You can also listen to Townsquare Spotlight wherever you listen to In Touch:</p></div></body>

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Wappingers Falls Welcomes Grammy-Winning American Idol Judge

American Idol begins search for next star with auditions in New York! American Idol is preparing for their Spring 2025 season currently, and auditions are starting in New York City. Host Ryan Seacrest returns to host the musical phenomenon with returning judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Joining them this season, replacing Katy Perry, is Idol alum Carrie Underwood. Underwood, of course, won the fourth season of American Idol in 2005, and has been a superstar ever since!