Lionel Richie makes surprise revelation about daughter Sofia's engagement
Lionel Richie shared his thoughts on his daughter Sofia Richie's engagement to music executive Elliot Grainge, and he couldn't be more ecstatic.MORE: Sofia Richie's $300k engagement ring is mighty like father Lionel Richie'sSpeaking to American Idol red carpet, the musician initially joked: "It was a slippery slope there for a moment, as with all families."VIDEO: Lionel Richie performs All Night Long in New York throwbackHe then added: "I love Elliot, I've known him since he was 12, so it was one of those things where I don't have to go back and check out the kid, I know who he is. "They're so happy. As a papa, as a dad, that's my little girl.