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Feb. 12, 2014 / 10:10 PM

Lionel Richie extends world concert tour; adds summer dates

Lionel Richie performs on the NBC Today Show at Rockefeller Center in New York City on August 16, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo

Lionel Richie performs on the NBC Today Show at Rockefeller Center in New York City on August 16, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- U.S. singer-songwriter Lionel Richie announced Wednesday the extension of his worldwide "All The Hits All Night Long" concert tour.

Richie will be traveling through North America this summer with special guest CeeLo Green, Live Nation said. The tour has already sold out shows in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Middle East.

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The North American leg of the tour is to kick off May 29 at Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C.

"I'm so lucky to have the collection of songs that I can play for my fans, it becomes a giant sing-along most nights," Richie said in a statement. "People always ask me, 'What are you going to sing tonight, Lionel?' And I always laugh and reply, 'What are you going to sing tonight?'"

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