Happy birthday to season 8 "American Idol" runner-up, Adam Lambert! The singing competition was the stepping stone for Lambert to further pursue a career in the music industry. See how he has evolved through the years as a musician:
Adam Lambert's Career After "American Idol"
Although Lambert didn't win "American Idol" in its season eight, he went on to release his debut album after the singing competition wrapped up. Adam's debut album was called, "For Your Entertainment." This album likewise got the "American Idol" alum a Grammy nomination. It wasn't long before the first single off Lambert's debut album, "Whatya Want from Me", became a sensational hit song.
Lambert starred in the TV musical show, "Glee," in 2013 for six episodes. Adam further did jobs in the TV and film industries on the side. He appeared in a cameo in the movie, "Bohemian Rhapsody". Additionally, he voiced the character of Emperor Maximus in the animated film, "Playmobil: The Movie."
Since 2018, Lambert has been the lead singer of the band, "Queen." The music act has since been renamed "Queen + Adam Lambert", as the AI alum has taken over as its frontman vocalist.
Adam Lambert and Jennifer Hudson's Recent Duet
On October last year, Lambert and Jennifer Hudson performed the song, "Nessun Dorma" in a duet. This song was featured in Giacomo Puccini's classic opera, "Turandot." The two singers performed the song on the Hudson-hosted talk show, "The Jennifer Hudson Show."
Adam Lambert Bio
Adam Mitchel Lambert was born on January 29, 1982 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lambert's parents are named Leila and Eber, and he grew up in San Diego in California. Lambert has a younger brother named Neil.
Adam Lambert Net Worth
As of this writing, the season eight "American Idol" runner-up's net worth is reportedly at $35 million.
