Lionel Richie to play Sunday legend slot at Glastonbury 2015

Coral Williamson

Lionel Richie is the first officially confirmed act for next year's Glastonbury Festival, which takes place June 24-28.

Richie's appearance will be a UK festival debut for the soul singer, who will perform in the Sunday teatime slot on the Pyramid Stage - the same one country star Dolly Parton sang in this year.

Emily Eavis said: “We are over the moon. We’ve had some amazing performances in the Sunday teatime slot over the years, from Neil Diamond, Shirley Bassey, Paul ...

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