LGBTQIA Musician Project Adam Lambert By : Jake Gibson

Why Adam Lambert? ● I chose Adam Lambert because I don't know much about many LQBQTIA musicians other than him. ● I knew of Adam Lambert because of he was runner-up for American Idol during its 8 th season. ● I like that he is openly gay. He is not shameful and is a strong advocate of the LGBTQIA. He shows the world that you can be who you are no matter what. ● I also picked Adam because he has phenomenal stage presence and an amazing voice. ● ●

Early Life ● Adam was born to Leila and Eber Lambert on January 29, 1982 in Indianapolis. ● He moved at a young age to San Diego and performed in multiple theater productions there. ● Adam attended Mount Carmel High School which has a critically acclaimed music program, which he excelled in. He also performed professionally at this time for various musicals. ● After high school, he attended California State University – Fullerton, but only for a mere 5 weeks before leaving to Los Angeles. ● It was here that Adam made his big break doing various acts. He performed on a cruise ship line, in many musicals, and as a singer. ● ●

Music Career ● The most known performance setting for Adam Lambert was his appearance on American Idol. ● In addition to that, he has performed for the MTV Europe Music Awards and his own personal tours. He has performed in countless musicals as well. ● He has also done multiple tours. His tours include the American idols LIVE! Tour, the Glam Nation Tour, and the We are Glamily Tour. ● He has released two solo albums since his iconic American Idol appearance. ● awesome/ awesome/ ●

LQBT Adovcacy ● Adam is openly gay and is an advocate of LGBT. ● He received the “Equality Idol Award” for exemplifying the characteristics of being an LGBT role model. ● He has been a part of the “It Gets Better” youtube series which helps people who are insecure of their sexuality or bullied for the sexuality. These videos help support these kids. ● Other groups he has been involved with that support the LGBT community are “The Trevor Project,” “GLSEN,” “GSA,” “HRC,” and “GLAAD.” ● He hopes that in the future, the entertainment industry will have a stronger representation from the LGBT community. ● ● feat-adam-lambert.htm feat-adam-lambert.htm

Awards ● BMI Music Awards – Award Winning Songs (2011) ● Chinese Music Awards – Favorite International Artist (2013) ● CMA Wild and Young Awards – Best International Male Singer (2010), Best International Single (2010) ● Flecking Records – Entertainer of the Year (2010), Sexiest Male Celebrity (2010), Male Musician of the Year (2011), Male Fashion Icon of the Year (2011), Male Twitterer Icon of the Year(2011), Good News of the Year (2011), Male Star of the Year (2011), Male Star of the Year (2012), Male Musician of the Year(2012), Song of the Year (2012), Male Twitterer Icon of the Year (2012), Sexiest Male of the Year (2012), Male Fashion Icon of the Year (2012), Good News of the Year (2012). ● Fonogram – Hungarian Music Awards – International Modern Pop/Rock Album of the Year (2011), International Modern Pop/Rock Album of the Year (2013) ● GLAAD Media Awards – Outstanding Music Artist (2013) ● MuchMusic Video Awards – UR Fave International Video ● O Music Awards – Must Follow Artist on Twitter (2011), Must Follow Artist on Twitter (2012) ● Teen Choice Awards – Choice Male Reality/Variety Star (2009) ● Young Hollywood Awards – Artist of the Year (2009)

Other Fame ● Adam is known for his iconic fashion sense and has won many awards doing so in that field. ● He is also a social media fanatic and has received praise for his social media posts, especially those on twitter. ● An addition to the social media and fashion, Adam has made multiple appearances in movies ● nation-tour-dates.jpg nation-tour-dates.jpg ●

Filmography and Discography ● Filmography – The Ten Commandments (Musical) – American Idol – Majors and Minors – Pretty Little Liars – Glee ● Discography – For Your Entertainment (2009) – Trespassing (2012)

Videos ● Adam Lambert performing “Whattya Want From Me” – ● Adam Lambert performing “If I Had You” – ● Adam Lambert performing “Mad World” – ● Adam Lambert performing “For Your Entertainment” –