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Adam Lambert is an American singer, songwriter, and actor who rose to prominence in 2009 as the runner-up on the eighth season of American Idol.
Lambert was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 29, 1982, and grew up in San Diego, California, where he attended the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts. He attributes his time there to molding his artistic vision and providing him with the confidence to pursue a career in entertainment.
Lambert was a seasoned performer before his American Idol debut, having featured in multiple musical theater plays and working as a professional singer and vocal coach. His strong voice and dramatic manner rapidly earned him a fan favorite on the show, and he eventually came in second place behind winner Kris Allen.
Lambert’s debut album, “For Your Entertainment,” was released in November 2009, following the conclusion of American Idol. The album was a commercial success, debuting at number three on the Billboard 200 list and earning the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) gold certification. “Whataya Want from Me,” the album’s main track, charted in many countries and garnered Lambert his first Grammy award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
Lambert has created a name for himself as an actor, performing in a variety of television dramas and theatrical performances in addition to his music career. In 2018, he made his Broadway debut as Eddie in the revival of the rock musical “Hair.”
He has also appeared in episodes of “Glee” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again.”
Lambert has received accolades for his vocal ability, theatricality, and willingness to question gender conventions and traditional ideals of masculinity throughout his career.
He has been out and proud about his sexual orientation, identifying as homosexual, and has utilized his position to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility.
Lambert’s second album, “Trespassing,” arrived at number one on the Billboard 200 list in 2012, making him the first openly homosexual musician to do so. The album got positive reviews from critics and demonstrated Lambert’s versatility as a singer, including aspects of dance-pop, rock, and R&B.
Lambert took over as main singer for the renowned rock band Queen in 2015, after the late Freddie Mercury. Lambert’s strong voice and dramatic stage presence were a wonderful fit for Queen’s legendary anthems, and he has toured extensively with the band in the years since joining.
Lambert’s fourth album, “Velvet,” was published in 2019, and it was a change from his prior work, showcasing his affinity for classic funk and disco. The album was a critical triumph, with acclaim heaped on its addictive rhythms and Lambert’s powerful vocal performances.
Lambert has received various honors and prizes for his contributions to music and entertainment during his career, including a GLAAD Media Award, a Young Hollywood Award, and a Logo Trailblazer Award. He has also been selected to Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list and Time magazine’s list of the world’s 100 most important people.
Adam Lambert Wife
Adam Lambert is not married and has never been married. He has been open about his sexuality, identifying as gay, and has had several high-profile relationships with men in the past. However, Adam is known to be in a relationship with partner Oliver Gliese.
Lambert has stated in interviews that he values his privacy when it comes to his personal life and prefers to keep those details out of the public eye.
Adam Lambert Children
Adam Lambert does not have any known children as at the time that this article was been written.
Adam Lambert Family
Adam Lambert was born to parents Leila and Eber Lambert in Indianapolis, Indiana, on January 29, 1982. He has a younger brother named Neil. When he was young, his family moved to San Diego, California, where he grew up and attended the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts.
