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Legendary singer gifted Celtic FC top by Scottish R&B star

The Edinburgh artist spent the past year touring with Lionel Richie as the support act for the UK leg of his Say Hello To The Hits tour. As the tour came to a close, Combe took to social media to share shots from her time on the road. READ MORE: Superstar Lionel Richie is coming to Glasgow's OVO Hydro - Here's when (Image: Brooke Combe Facebook) One image shows her presenting Richie with a Celtic jersey featuring his name printed on the back—a personal and memorable gesture to mark the end of their tour. She captioned the post: 'LR X BC UK Tour = Over n oot. "What a tour! Class crowds, top laughs, and memories that the band and I won't be forgetting anytime soon. "Huge thanks to Lionel Richie and his team for being the most amazing and inspiring group of people I've had the pleasure of working alongside these past few weeks. "Keep saying it, but not many people get the chance, at 25, to hit the road with a true music legend. What a legacy Lionel has created. Beyond grateful. "Before I cancelled those gigs last year, my world was falling down, but I took time for myself, got healthier, and I've never felt better. What a boss six months this has been. "Thanks and hi to all the folks that came down early each night, too.' Fans were quick to react, with one enthusiastic supporter commenting, 'CMON the Hoops!' The Edinbrugh singer rose to fame following the release of her breakthrough 2025 album Dancing at the Edge of the World. Lionel Richie brought his celebrated hits to arenas across the UK and Europe, concluding the run with a performance at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday, June 4. The tour marked his first arena tour across Europe and the UK in nine years. READ MORE: Rising star to support Lionel Richie at upcoming Glasgow show The Glasgow Times reported in May that Brooke would be joining Lionel on tour. At the time she said: "It's a massive honour to support such a legend. "I grew up listening to Lionel Richie, so to be asked to support him on his UK Tour is surreal to say the least. "To play before him and watch a musical legend every night is going to be very special." She has been named Scottish Breakthrough Artist of the Year and awarded Rolling Stone UK's Play Next Award. She has also been included in multiple One To Watch shortlists by NME, BBC, and DORK.