Adam Lambert

Adam Lambert is a Grammy-nominated American singer, songwriter, actor, and LGBTQ+ activist recognized for his vocal range and theatrical performance style. He is known for blending his theatrical training with both modern and classic music genres. Lambert began performing in amateur theatrical productions during childhood and continued into adulthood, appearing in professional productions in the United States and internationally. He performed as part of the ensemble and served as a Fiyero understudy in the first national touring company and the Los Angeles production of "Wicked." This theatrical foundation has been central to his career in the music and entertainment industry.

Lambert gained national attention as the runner-up on the eighth season of "American Idol." He released his debut album, "For Your Entertainment," which debuted at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200 and included singles such as "Whataya Want from Me," earning him a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. As executive producer and principal writer, Lambert released his second studio album, "Trespassing," which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, the Billboard Digital Albums Chart, and Canada's Digital Albums Chart, making him the first openly gay artist to achieve this chart position. His third album, "The Original High," debuted at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200 and featured the single "Ghost Town." Lambert's solo album "High Drama" achieved a top 10 chart position, reinforcing his presence in the pop and rock music scenes.

The Queen + Adam Lambert collaboration began when Brian May and Roger Taylor appeared on "American Idol" during Lambert's season. May became interested in Lambert as a potential collaborator after viewing his audition performance of "Bohemian Rhapsody." Lambert joined Queen as lead singer at the MTV Europe Music Awards, where the band received the MTV Europe Music Award for Global Icon and performed a medley of classic hits. The Queen + Adam Lambert Tour received critical and commercial success, with reviews highlighting the musical virtuosity of May and Taylor alongside Lambert's vocal ability and connection with Queen's repertoire. Lambert has maintained his own identity as a performer while honoring the legacy of Freddie Mercury.

Queen + Adam Lambert was named Band of the Year at the Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards. The group performed at the 91st Academy Awards to celebrate "Bohemian Rhapsody." They announced a two-hour documentary, "The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story," which aired on ABC and provided behind-the-scenes concert footage and interviews about their collaboration. Lambert has performed for the British Royal Family, including at "Royals: Together At Christmas" and Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, alongside Brian May and Roger Taylor.

In addition to his music career, Lambert has acted in Sofia Coppola's "Fairyland" and the Academy Award-winning film "Bohemian Rhapsody." As an international artist, actor, philanthropist, and LGBTQ+ activist, Lambert has used his platform to promote inclusion and visibility. Influenced by various artists and genres, Lambert is known for his flamboyant, theatrical, and androgynous performance style, as well as his powerful tenor voice with a multi-octave range. As the first openly gay male artist to top the Billboard album charts, Lambert has released five studio albums and sold more than 3 million albums worldwide, continuing to honor the legacy of Freddie Mercury as the frontman of Queen.