Adam Lambert

For the Australian snowboarder, see Adam Lambert (snowboarder).
Not to be confused with Adam Lamberg.

Adam Lambert
Lambert performing with Queen + Adam Lambert in 2017
Born
Adam Mitchel Lambert

(1982-01-29) January 29, 1982 (age 42)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
Years active2001–present
Musical career
OriginSan Diego, California, U.S.
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Labels
Member ofQueen + Adam Lambert
Websiteadamlambert.net

Adam Mitchel Lambert (born January 29, 1982) is an American singer. He is known for his dynamic vocal performances that combine his theatrical training with modern and classic genres.[4] Lambert rose to fame in 2009 after finishing as runner-up on the eighth season of American Idol.[5] Later that year, he released his debut album For Your Entertainment, which debuted at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200.[6] The album spawned several singles, including "Whataya Want from Me", for which he received a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.[7]

In 2012, Lambert released his second studio album Trespassing. The album premiered at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, making him the first openly gay artist to top the album charts.[8] In 2015, Lambert released his third album The Original High, which debuted at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200 and produced the single "Ghost Town".[9] Since 2009, he has sold over 3 million albums and 5 million singles worldwide.[10][11]

Alongside his solo career, Lambert has performed with Queen in several worldwide tours from 2012. Their first album, Live Around the World, was released in October 2020, and debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart.[12]

In late 2019, Lambert founded the non-profit Feel Something Foundation, anchoring his ongoing philanthropy, LGBTQ+ and human rights activism. Its particular focus is support for organizations and projects that directly and disproportionately impact the LGBTQ+ community, including education and the arts, mental health, suicide prevention and homelessness.[13]

Lambert made his Broadway debut as the Emcee in the 2024 revival of Cabaret on September 16.[14]

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  2. ^ Bronson, Fred (October 25, 2012). "'American Idol' On The Charts: Scotty McCreery and Adam Lambert Double Up With New No. 1s". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 25, 2012.
  3. ^ Shapiro, Rachel (May 15, 2012). "Adam Lambert's 'Trespassing': What the critics are saying". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 16, 2012.
  4. ^ "Adam Lambert". AllMusic. 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  5. ^ "American Idol". Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved August 13, 2011.
  6. ^ Caulfield, Keith (December 2, 2000). "Susan Boyle Sees 'Dream' Soar To No. 1 On Billboard 200". Archived from the original on April 14, 2013. Retrieved December 28, 2009.
  7. ^ "Grammy Awards 2011: Winners and nominees for 53rd Grammy Awards". March 12, 2014. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  8. ^ "Adam Lambert's 'Trespassing' Makes No. 1 Debut, Becomes First Openly Gay Male Artist To Top Charts". Huffpost. May 23, 2012. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  9. ^ "After 45-Year Wait, James Taylor Earns His First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  10. ^ "Milk Management Now Represent Adam Lambert". July 4, 2016. Archived from the original on July 7, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
  11. ^ "The Original High Sizzle Reel". Archived from the original on January 27, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2015 – via YouTube.
  12. ^ "News". October 9, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  13. ^ Rude, Mey (January 26, 2021). "Celebrate Stonewall Day With Adam Lambert's Feel Something Foundation". Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  14. ^ Adam Lambert and Auli'i Cravalho to Join Cabaret on Broadway