Industry Jun 12, 2026

Lionel Richie Is Trademarking the Sound of His Voice

The legendary singer joins Taylor Swift and a growing chorus of stars who are turning to novel legal efforts to protect their voices against AI cloning.

Originally published by Billboard
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Lionel Richie Is Trademarking the Sound of His Voice

Lionel Richie is pursuing legal action to trademark the sound of his voice, joining other prominent artists such as Taylor Swift. This move is part of a broader trend of musicians seeking innovative legal methods to safeguard their voices from AI-driven cloning. Originally reported by Billboard.

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