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Lionel Richie Shares How to Score 'Idol' Golden Ticket: All About 'Style'

What does it take to impress Lionel Richie enough on "American Idol" to turn your audition into a golden ticket? The iconic artist and judge shared with Ryan Seacrest it's all about an artist's style.

"It's not how well you sing, it's what kind of style you have," he shared.

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