While Richie nodded along in approval in the audience, Luke Bryan joined Legend and Lovato on stage for a twangy take on “Penny Lover,” and Best New Artist nominee Meghan Trainor debuted a new ...

Richie himself - who hit the headlines in 2004 when his wife filed for divorce and asked for $300,000 (Dh1,101,810) a month in maintenance - has turned to his music for comfort at times.