"Lady" is a song written by Lionel Richie and first recorded by American country music artist Kenny Rogers.

The song was written and produced by Lionel Richie, recorded in 1980, and ranks among Kenny Rogers's biggest hits.

"Lady", according to music historian Fred Bronson, would prove to be an important record for both Richie and Rogers.

On the Hot 100, "Lady" reached the summit on 15 November and stayed at the top for a massive six-week stint (tying with Blondie's "Call Me" for the longest run of the year).

On the Hot 100, it was his only solo chart-topping song, although Rogers would have a duet number one three years later (1983's "Islands in the Stream" with Dolly Parton).