Adam Lambert is an American singer, songwriter, and actor celebrated for his powerful vocals and theatrical style. He gained national attention as the runner-up on American Idol in 2009 and quickly launched his solo career with the debut album For Your Entertainment, which included the Grammy-nominated single Whataya Want from Me. Lambert made history in 2012 as the first openly gay artist to top the US album charts with his second album, Trespassing, and continued his success with The Original High and its hit single Ghost Town. Alongside his solo work, Lambert has been the lead vocalist for Queen on multiple world tours since 2012, with their live album Live Around the World reaching number one in the UK. Beyond music, he is known for his LGBTQ+ advocacy through the Feel Something Foundation and made his Broadway debut in 2024 as the Emcee in the revival of Cabaret.