![]() ![]() Jennifer Nettles’ gospel-flavored treatment of “Hello” and Willie Nelson’s sly ‘n’ mellow take on “Easy” are among the more distinctive examples. Tuskegee’s guest vocalists manage to put the personal spin to even familiar tunes. “Dancing on the Ceiling” and “Say You, Say Me” (featuring Rascal Flatts and Jason Aldean, respectively) work especially well in a countrified setting. ![]() The emphasis is on the songs themselves, with touches of fiddle and pedal steel adding downhome flavors. Drawing on his formidable list of hits, Richie pairs up with a host of Nashville veterans and newcomers, with consistently impressive results. Tuskegee does more than acknowledge Lionel Richie's roots it points out the similarities of today’s country music and the R&B/pop blend he perfected 30 years ago.
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