Adam Lambert is an actor and singer who was a contestant on the eighth season of American Idol. Before his stint on the reality show, Lambert performed in the touring company for the musicals Wicked and The Ten Commandments. Lambert's debut album titled For Your Entertainment will be released November 23, 2009, Lambert was selected as one of People's "Sexy & Single Men of 2009.c
Lambert was nominated for one Grammy award at the 2011 Grammy Award Nominations Concert on December 1, 2010. He won a nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, for his single "Whataya Want From Me". The song is off of his album For Your Entertainment.c
Making Headlines
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AT&T and Idol
On May 26, 2009, The New York Times reported that AT&T swayed fans to vote for Kris Allen. Sources claim AT&T provided phones with free text-messaging and even gave lessons in how to power vote at parties in Arkansas for Allen. No similar attempts were made for runner-up Lambert.c
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Fast Facts
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Born
January 29, 1982
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Birthplace
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Theater experience
Toured with the road company of Wicked
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Audition city
San Francisco, California
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First appeared on the program
January 20, 2009
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Audition piece
"Bohemian Rhapsody"
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Sexiest Men Alive
Adam was named among People's Sexiest Men Alive 2009
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AMA debut
Adam's debut American Music Award performance on 11/22/09 shocked America and sparked much controversy
Adam's Mad World
Adam Lambert's version of "Mad World," originally made popular by Tears for Fears, drew praise from the audience, judges and critics alike. He received a rare standing ovation from Simon Cowell after his performance. Another artist who covered the song, Gary Jules, praised Lambert's version of the 80s hit.
-Boston Herald: "'Mad World' Re-Arranger Praises Adam Lambert" (April 8, 2009)
