Adam Lambert is an American music composer and singer. He was born on January 29, 1982, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Since childhood, Adam has been passionate about music and even worked as a singer on a cruise. However, he rose to fame when he contested in American Idol season 8 in 2009.
Lambert finished that season in a runner-up position and gained immense popularity. This boosted his career to new heights. After the end of American Idol season 8, he signed with For Your Entertainment. He published his debut album, which attracted a vast audience and landed a number three position on U.S. Billboard 200. He was the first ever openly gay singer to achieve a number one position on U.S. Billboard 200 for his album “Trespassing” in 2012.
American Idol
American Idol, a famous American reality talent show, is a singing competition and a television series that started on June 22, 2002, and currently airing its 21st season, with Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan as a panel of judges.
Following his fame and talent on the Show, he collaborated with Queen’s active members Brian May and Roger Taylor for the season finale of American Idol. And this huge success paved the way for the formation of Queen + Adam Lambert. Since then, the group has performed in their concerts for their fans all over the world and released several fantastic albums, most notably “Live Around the World.”
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Controversy Of Boycott
Adam has mentioned several times in interviews that American Idol made his career, and contesting in season 8 was one of the best things he did. Adam never specifically stated that his being a gay person might have been the reason why he did not win the title, but he had his doubts. In an interview in 2015, Lambert said that during his time as a contestant in American Idol, he felt pressure to downplay his sexuality. He spoke about how difficult and challenging it is to be a part of the music industry with his sexuality.
American Idol was an absolute blast when it was first released. Still, over time, many controversies and rumors arose quickly, hampering its popularity, and it currently needs help with the TRP. The Show has been constantly called out for being racist towards black people and other minority ethnicities and biased toward American-origin singers and that too white singers. Fans always urged for a more diverse and inclusive casting. However, their pleas were disregarded by the Show.
According to a viewer’s comment on social media, The Show was very enjoyable and used to introduce and support real talent. But now it’s just a poorly written and scripted reality show. In this way, people have shown their discontent and anger towards the Show, the judges, and their decisions.
Adam Lambert’s to join American Idol as a mentor.
American Idol predicting its downfall, has decided to bring back the oldies of the Show. The all-time fan favorite, Adam Lambert, the runner-up of American Idol season 8, is about to join the Show as a judge. The star performed live for the audience this Sunday, April 30, 2023, which was aired on ABC network at 8.00 pm. The Show has always faced criticism for its low representation of minority groups. Is this the Show’s way of addressing these problems or masking them?
Fan’s Reactions to Adam’s Return
The fans were really excited about Adam’s performance on American Idol, the Show that launched his career. The news of his return generated quite a buzz among fans. His electrifying performance of the song “I Can’t Stand the Rain” by Anne Peebles left the audience starstruck. Fans couldn’t get enough of his dynamic stage presence and incredible voice.
Even years later, Adam was able to create magic and effortlessly mesmerize the audience. He proved to be powerful and made a massive impact on the Show. Looks like a promising opportunity for American Idol. Is Adam’s entry going to be a game changer to the Show’s popularity? Well, we can only hope!
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