Adam Lambert

At 42 years old, Adam Lambert has this physical status:

Career

Lambert started working on a cruise ship for ten months with Anita Mann Productions at 19 years old. He appeared in light opera in Orange County, California, later. He was signed by a manager and actor in a European tour of Hair by 21. In 2004, he appeared in Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) productions of Brigadoon and a Pasadena Playhouse production of 110 in the Shade before being cast in Joshua in The Ten Commandments: The Musical at the Kodak Theatre alongside Val Kilmer. He came to the attention of the casting director for Wicked and was hired as the understudy for the position of Fiyero and an ensemble member in the first national touring production of the musical from 2005 and the Los Angeles production from 2007. In 2008, he had left appearances with the musical.

Lambert appeared in The Citizen Vein, a German underground rock band formed by Steve Sidelnyk, Tommy Victor, and Monte Pittman during this time. He also worked as a demo singer and session guitarist, and on the album Take One, a compilation of his 2005 recordings was released in 2009.

Lambert performed "Rock with You" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" in San Francisco, California, during the eighth season of American Idol. He performed "What's Up" and "Believe" solo as well as "Some Kind of Wonderful" in the group effort, advising to Hollywood this week. Simon Cowell expressed some reservations about his theatricality, but Randy Jackson found it "current." He soared to the top of the charts with "I Can't Get No" Satisfaction.

Both four judges praised Michael Jackson's "Black or White" on the first week of live broadcasting. He performed a sitar-infused version of "Ring of Fire" for Country Week this week. Judges and a standing ovation from Smokey Robinson, the week's mentor, received praise from the crowd and a rousing round of his "The Tracks of My Tears" on Motown night. He appeared on "Mad World" as the 2001 Michael Andrews and Gary Jules arrangement. Since the show spanned its time slot, only Cowell provided a critique, the only one he promised during his decade as an American Idol judge.

Cowell described Lambert's vocals as "immaculate" after he sang "If I Can't Have You" after he appeared in DioGuardi's "most memorable appearance." "If you are not in the final next week, it will be one of the biggest upsets," Cowell revealed, and "Cryin'" continued with "We'll be seeing you next week and many years after that."

Images of Lambert kissing another man while dressed in drag at Burning Man surfaced online in March 2009. They were portrayed by conservative commentators on The O'Reilly Factor, who characterized them as "embarrassing" and wondered if the pictures would have a positive effect on the program, and were emphasized as controversial. Following the outing, Fox restricted access to Lambert and his family. Despite conservative backlash, publications such as the New York Times and ABC news predicted that Lambert would be too popular to lose the game. Following Lambert's ascension as runner-up, American Idol pundits, gay journalists, and LGBT news outlets reassessed these allegations, noting that his queerness may have alienated conservative followers.

Lambert performed three solos in the finale, a return to "Mad World," followed by the 1960s civil rights anthem "A Change Is Gonna Come," to widespread judge reaction. "You've been one of the finest, most original contestants we've ever seen on television," Cowell summed up Lambert's journey over the course of the year. The intention and whole point of a show like this is to find a global celebrity, and I'm sure we've found that in you."

Kris Allen, who was crowned champion of the tournament, said, "Adam deserved this," later stating that Lambert "was the most consistent person all year." He was certainly one of the most gifted performers I've ever encountered. Lambert's version of the winner's single was released alongside Allen's. Lambert was ranked fifth in the Los Angeles Times' list of the top 120 American Idol contestants, ranked from the first nine seasons of the series, ahead of Allen.

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Lambert's first studio album, Your Entertainment, was released on November 23, 2009. Lambert's debut on the Billboard 200 and selling 198,000 copies in the United States in the first week, the album saw him teaming up with developers such as Rob Cavallo, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin. Matthew Bellamy, Ryan Tedder, Rivers Cuomo, Justin Hawkins, P.n., Linda Perry, and Lady Gaga were among the album writers. The album received a score of 71 at Metacritic, which means "generally positive reviews." Spin says the album is "probably the most flavorful batch of tunes to reach an AI veteran," and Lambert's polymorphic vocal skills blend dancefloor strut and hard-rock pomp in a convincing glam package." Rolling Stone, on the other hand, gave it a more mixed review: "The songs sound fantastic but it's also stuffy," it says, "it] seems like a CD that was overthought. Lambert, who is renowned for his talent, should make sure he's going straight for the gut next time.

Its Claude Kelly and Dr. Luke-produced lead single "For Your Entertainment" preceded the album's debut but was not as successful as its second single "What a Want from Me," which reached the top of charts worldwide, was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 53rd awards ceremony. "Time for Miracles" was another hit single from the disaster movie 2012. As of April 2012, For Your Entertainment has sold nearly 2 million copies around the world and was awarded gold in the United States in June 2010.

At the 2009 American Music Awards, Lambert performed "For Your Entertainment" on November 22, 2009. Lambert kissed a male bassist and grabbed the crotch of another in the evening's finale. The Parents Television Council, a conservative decency group, urged viewers to file a formal complaint but the result aired "outside the FCC's normal 6am-10 p.m. time frame prohibiting the broadcast of indecent material."

About 1,500 phone calls and cancelled Lambert's appearance on Good Morning America on November 25, his upcoming appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, was canceled, as he was barred from consideration for Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. Lambert said, "Female performers have been doing this for years—pushing the envelope against sexuality — and the first a man does it, everyone freaks out." We're in 2009; it's time to take risks, be a little more brave, and if offends people's eyes, then maybe I'm not for them. My intention was not to piss people off, but rather to promote expression and artistic liberty."

Lambert returned to the AMAs two years later as a host, and was gratefully accepted. Executive Producer Larry Klein said he's looking forward to upcoming Lambert appearances after rejecting allegations that the singer was barred from the show in 2009. On the eve of its 40th anniversary, Lambert's appearance was included in Billboard's list of "Top Ten American Music Awards Moments" on the eve of its 40th anniversary in November 2012.

Lambert appeared on the front pages of magazines such as Entertainment Weekly in May 2009 and Details in November 2009. Rolling Stone's cover story became the magazine's best-selling issue of the year. In the 2009 "Out 100" issue, he appeared on the front page of Out magazine, sparking controversy as Out's publisher sent him an open letter challenging his image's "gayness" as out's publisher published it. In April, he was named one of People magazine's Most Beautiful People 2010.

He was selected for Barbara Walters' Top 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009 and appeared on the show of December 10. He appeared on Late Show with David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, The Tonight Show, So You Think You Can Dance, The Jay Leno Exhibition, and The Oprah Winfrey Show in late 2009. At Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California, he performed his first official solo concert, which sold out.

Lambert returned to American Idol as the first former contestant to mentor during an Elvis Presley themed week, where he also appeared. He received the UR Fav International Video Award for "What aya Want from Me" on Canada's MuchMusic Video Awards in June.

Lambert embarked on his debut headlining Glam Nation Tour in early June 2010, performing in 113 shows around the world, Europe, and Asia, with nearly all of them selling out. The Indianapolis show was shot for Lambert's first video release, Glam Nation Live, a 13-track CD with DVD. The concert, which MTV called "out of this world" and his subsequent video broadcast, were well-received, with Entertainment Weekly claiming it "sizzles" with the vivaciousness that Lambert's vocals bring in a live concert setting. Glam Nation Live debuted at number one on the SoundScan Music Video chart and ranked 12 on Billboard's 2011 year-end music video sales chart. This followed the unveiling of Acoustic Live!, his first extended play, which consisted of acoustic interpretations of songs recorded live in various countries. The EP received rave reviews and was dubbed "electrifying" by the New York Daily News.

He appeared in an hour-long documentary for VH1's Behind the Music series in August, and later this year, mentored for the second time on The Hub TV Network's Majors & Minors, instructing singing contestants who were children. Lambert performed a medley of classic hits at the MTV Europe Music Awards in November 2011, where the band was named with the Global Icon Award and performed a medley of hits.

In August 2011, Lambert moved from 19 Entertainment to Direct Management Group. Pharrell Williams wrote Trespassing, his second studio album, while the album's lead single, "Better Than I Know Myself," a collaboration with Dr. Luke and Claude Kelly, was released digitally on December 20, 2011.

Trespassing was released on May 15, 2012, to overwhelmingly positive feedback. The album debuted on the Billboard 200 chart on May 23, selling 77,000 copies. In the United Kingdom's midweek chart, number three is at number three and at number three.

Bruno Mars' second album, "Never Close Our Eyes," was released digitally on April 17, to rave reviews. Lambert returned to American Idol for his third year in a row, as the findings point to a phenomenon that occurred before Idol's final week. The performance of "Never Close Our Eyes" on May 17 was praised for its vivacious energy and dazzle, as well as the powerhouse vocals that had become his signature.

Lambert appeared in festivals, North America, Asia, and Australia during the 2012 season, including one of many headlining spots at Summer Sonic Festival 2012. In September, he appeared on the finale of The Voice of China, the country's most famous program.

Lambert was part of a six-day collaboration, starting with a two-hour extravaganza under the auspices of the UEFA in Kyiv on June 30, the eve of the Euro 2012 Football Championship. Thousands of people in Ukraine's main square were seen live by hundreds of thousands of people, whose performance was praised for Lambert's showmanship, vocal proficiency, and interpretative skills, which seamlessly blended old and new. Almost every reviewer mentioned Lambert's voice, his "sizzle," and "electrifying" presence, as well as the synergy of the partnership, which Brian May characterized as "organic."

Lambert's third single, "trespassing," was released as part of an eight-track remix collection that also included a radio edit of the original song. It was named Trespass Remixes in October and became available in radio and digital stores in October, with hard copies sold from his official website only. Lambert's tenth highest Billboard Hot Dance Singles Sales chart debuts at number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Singles Sales Chart, earning him his tenth number one Billboard entry.

Lambert appeared and performed two songs from Trespassing in the Halloween special of the television series Pretty Little Liars on October 23, 2009.

Lambert appeared in South Africa for the first time in November, headlined arena concerts in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Lambert's Johannesburg appearance was "epic" and "electrifying," the Sunday Times said, "His voice is remarkable, and his entertainment factor is through the roof." Later this month, he was in Hong Kong presenting a "powerful appearance" at the 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards (2012 MAMA).

In year end lists and polls, Trespassing was deemed "best album of the year" by Rolling Stone, number three on Billboard for "Favorite 200 No.1" albums, and number eight on People magazine's list of "Top Ten Music" for the year ending year. Queen + Adam Lambert was named as the best live act of 2012 at Gigwise, as well as one of Classic Rock magazine's top events of the year.

Lambert's deal came to an end, but RCA Records retained him. The newly dubbed "We Are Glamily Tour" in Seoul launched on February 17 with seventeen stops around Asia and Europe. On March 5, his first solo concert in Hong Kong, "Time for Miracles," and a cover of "Shout," was praised for the live debut of two songs, "Time for Miracles" and a cover of "Shout," both describing "stunning" and vocally stunning.

Lambert received the prestigious International Artist" category at the STAR TV 17th Chinese Music Awards held in Macau in April, in addition to performing two songs from Trespassing. During Chinese Idol auditions, Lambert appeared as a guest judge.

On May 11, Lambert and Frank Ocean for Channel Orange were co-recipients of the award for Outstanding Music Artist at the 24th GLAAD Media Awards. Miller returned to American Idol for the fourth year in a row, due to a duet with Angie Miller on the twelfth season finale of American Idol, where Miller was a finalist in the top three. The pair performed "Titanium" on the radio.

Lambert revealed in a letter sent to The Hollywood Reporter on July 12, that he would leave RCA due to "creative inconsistencies" that were most apparent in his next release. Lambert said, "my heart is clearly not in doing a covers album." For a brand new album, I'm already deep into writing new content with some of my most talented coworkers, and I can't tell you how excited I am to share this new sound and direction. My heart is in this music.

When the three performers appeared onstage together for the track's US debut at a Long Island benefit concert in August, Lambert announced a joint project with Nile Rodgers and DJ-producer Avicii. The song, titled "Lay Me Down," appeared on Avicii's debut album TRUE on September 17, but it had already risen to the top charts around the world. It received acclaim in previews, and on a compilation of Rolling Stone's most popular songs, albums, and videos, it ranked first.

Lambert and Queen made their first live concert appearance in the United States on September 20, the MGM Grand Arena's 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival brought a night to an end. The audience was raving, with Rolling Stone claiming that they dominated night one and then naming them the most awaited act of the evening, with Lambert "astound[ing] the audience." Lambert's "magnetic strength" was also lauded by Billboard, who remarked on his vocals' "magnetic strength," adding that he "oozed charisma."

Lambert made his Glee debut on November 7, portraying Elliot "Starchild" Gilbert in what became a multi-episode arc. His interpretation of Lady Gaga's "Marry the Night" was released before the air date, gaining attention and positive feedback. Lambert's debut spotlighted his remarkable vocals and vibrant presence. "Marry the Night"'s remake impacted Billboard the following week, debuting at number 39 on the Pop Digital Songs chart for the first time.

On December 18 in Shanghai, Lambert was in attendance for two awards at China's Huading Music Awards, Best International Male Vocalist and the Fan Choice Award. Lambert was ranked third on Forbes' annual list of top-earning Americans in 2012, thanks to his live appearances and other ventures.

Lambert returned to American Idol, where he served as a guest mentor during Randy Jackson's two-night "Boot Camp" workshop in February 2014. The following week, he appeared as a guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race's season 6 premiere. Lambert appeared in "Frenemies," a continuation of Glee's "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" on February 25, which featured Lambert in a preview of The Darkness' "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" on the show.

A compilation album The Very Best of Adam Lambert was released by Sony Legacy's Playlist collection on May 27, 2014, showcasing recordings from Lambert's two studio albums as well as studio recordings from American Idol and Glee. It debuted at number 14 on the Billboard Top Internet Albums chart, at number 14.

Lambert began touring with Roger Taylor and Brian May of Queen in June 2014, with 35 dates in North America, Korea, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. It was both a critical and commercial success, as reviewers emphasized May and Taylor's extraordinary vocal dexterity, charisma, and link to Queen's repertoire, which was supplemented by the lavish spectacle of the production. In 2015, a second leg of eleven countries and 26 dates was performed in Europe and the United Kingdom. At the 10th annual Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards on November 4, Queen + Adam Lambert was named Band of the Year for the 10th time.

Lambert and Queen hosted an exclusive New Year's Eve concert in London following a widely praised "soaring" success on the UK's X Factor. King + Adam Lambert Rock Big Ben Live. The lauded performance was dubbed "pitch-perfect." King + Adam Lambert appeared on the front page of Classic Rock magazine in January; he was lauded in the cover story by Taylor and May, who described him as "a gift from god." As part of a six-date South American tour, Queen and Lambert headlined Rock in Rio's "30 Years Celebration" in Brazil in September. Based on ticket sales, the tour was a huge success, and their Rock in Rio performance was the seven-day festival's most popular, based on ticket sales.

Lambert appeared as the first contestant to appear as a guest judge on American Idol at the fourteenth season's New York City auditions on January 15, 2015. Lambert revealed in a Billboard interview that he had signed Warner Bros. Records within twenty-four hours after announcing his resignation from RCA. Max Martin and Shellback, a Swedish songwriter-producer, announcing that his forthcoming studio release, which was supposed to debut in April with a single out in April, will be executive produced by the Swedish songwriter-producers Max Martin and Shellback.

The original High's promotion began with a series of magazine cover stories, television appearances, and teasers of the lead single, "Ghost Town," ahead of its debut on April 21, 2015. "Ghost Town"'s performance at the 2015 Logo Trailblazer Honors was also noteworthy; as well as its appearance on Australian's The Voice in early August. Spin named it one of 2015's best songs so far, while the New York Times said it was "probably his best single to date." "Ghost Town" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 73 and was charted on the Billboard Adult Top 40. In early December 2015, it became the top Spotify stream in the United States, with a gold badge in the United States.

The Original High debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, selling 42,000 albums and 47,000 units, as well as track and streaming equivalent albums. Lambert's debut on the UK Albums Chart was his first top ten album in the United Kingdom, with a number eight debut on the UK Albums Chart. As with "Ghost Town," the majority of reviews were positive. With six dates in Australia and New Zealand, and seven dates in Japan, the Original High Tour began in January 2016.

Lambert was named Best Foreign Artist at the 2015 Eska Music Awards in Szczecin, Poland, on August 29, 2015. On the 30th of September, he made his first UK festival appearance, appearing on a set at Birmingham's Fusion Festival 2015.

Lambert's "Another Lonely Night" was released in early October. At the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, it debuted live as the new single and a few days later on X Factor Australia. Twenty dates were then added to "The Original High Tour" in thirteen European countries; "RedFest DXB," a two-day music festival in Dubai; and two dates in China; At No. 1, the tour began. On December 31, 2015, the Float at Marina Bay, Singapore, commemorated 2016. An online petition launched by conservative groups in November to ban Lambert from the Singapore program, citing his 2009 appearance at the AMA's and continued support for LGBT rights. He was not barred from the headlining position, but it was reiterated that his results would comply with tighter broadcast laws.

Lambert made appearances in the United States, Europe, and Asia throughout the fall. Today, Swedish Idol, The Voice of Poland, and BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing as a musical guest were among the notable performances. After attending a Billboard news conference in Beijing announcing China's inclusion in its music charts, he was the guest performer at Alibaba's Singles' Day celebrations. In a duet with Leona Lewis, he appeared at the CMT "Artists of the Year" special on December 2 to celebrate Little Big Town's turbulent song "Girl Crush" and their infamous song "Girl Crush." At the 2016 CMT Music Awards, the performance was named for "Performance of the Year."

Lambert's "vocals are as important as his performances" in Forbes' yearly earnings ranking of American Idol contestants; and the top spot in Rolling Stone's "The Ten Best Albums of 2015" readers' poll; and a number one in Forbes' top ten best albums of 2015. Twenty-three US dates were added to "The Original High Tour" in January 2016, bringing the total number to 56 dates around the world. Lambert partnered with Oreo in mid-January to debut "Open Up," a diversity-focused global ad campaign that featured his voice in an animated video. He appeared at Clive Davis and The Recording Academy's final tribute to David Bowie in February. In the final fifteenth season of American Idol, he performed "Welcome to the Show" in March. "Can't Go Home" by DJ Steve Aoki and Felix Jaehn debuts, with Lambert as the featured vocalist.

Lambert became Macy's new star in May 2016, I.N.C.'s lifestyle magazine, I.N.C. Concepts International Concepts and a participant in the "American Icons" summer campaign.

In Rio, Sweden, Rock Festival, Isle of Wight Festival, and twelve other European festivals and shows between May and June 2016. They headlined the 2016 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix in Tel Aviv, three days in Tokyo, and one in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Taipei as part of the Asia Tour in September. Lambert joined the judging panel for the eighth season of The X Factor Australia in June.

Lambert's first independent, self-produced music video was released in July to accompany "Welcome to the Show." In August, Faith performed Faith on ABC's Greatest Hits' season finale. Lambert is featured on the single "Broken," which was released by DJ/producers Tritonal in August in collaboration with producer Jenaux.

Lambert co-starred in The Rocky Horror Picture Show's television version in October. In November, the X Factor Australia finished its 2016 season, with a member of Lambert's team named the X Factor Australia champion. On the BBC Music Awards 2016 live stream, he appeared on Duet With finalist Saara Aalto on The X Factor UK finale and presented the award for British Artist of the Year. Lambert appeared on DreamWorks Animation's Captain Underpants: The First Epic Film in June 2017 with "Think."

On June 23, 2017, Queen + Adam Lambert began a worldwide arena tour in Glendale, Arizona, including dates in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The group appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden, with Lambert and Corden singing their hearts out for the Queen frontman. Lambert and Queen held a mini-concert on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which included the debut of a new Lambert song, "Two Fux." Early reviews for the performances were highly encouraging, highlighting both the synergy of the two established recording bands' merger, which Billboard said was possibly the most "serendipitous fusion of two established bands" since Fleetwood Mac; and the emergence of something new, pushing the band forward.

On June 30, "Two Fux" was announced to digital retailers, with similar positive feedback: Yahoo! It was described by music as "a gloriously attitudinal rock 'n' roll waltz" with a very confident "almost superhuman" Lambert. Esquire said the song was "effervescent, and a showcase for the nosebleed-inducing heights; his falsetto can also be used to demonstrate Queen's esteem and Lambert's own observations and viewpoint." The Queen + Adam Lambert live show set list includes "Two Fux."

On an episode of RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars, Lambert appeared as guest judge and musical mentor. The Queen + Adam Lambert tour announced a fourth leg in Lisbon on June 7 and ending in Dublin on July 8. Queen + Adam Lambert led their "Hot Tours" recap in March, according to Billboard, who also included Australian shows.

Lambert performed "I'm the Only One" in May with Melissa Etheridge, the 29th GLAAD Media Awards' "ripping" debut. He appeared on Live with Kelly and Ryan in September 2018, announcing a 10-date Las Vegas residency for Queen+Adam Lambert. The Park Theater in Park MGM is located in Park MGM. The new film, titled "The Crown Jewels," was well received. Lambert's management was changed to Philymack.

Lambert appeared in The X Factor's "Judges' Houses" segment in October. On NBC's A Very Wicked Halloween, Wicked performed the duet "As Long As You're Mine" with Ledisi, recognizing Wicked's fifteen years on Broadway. The performance was lauded for its harmonies and "impressive vocal riffs," and Wicked's is a band that appeared on Wicked. The 15th Anniversary Special Edition album was released on Wicked. He appeared on the results show of Strictly Come Dancing's Musicals Week on December 2, performing "We Are the Champions" from We Will Rock You. The Kennedy Center Honors hosted a live broadcast on "I Got You Babe" with Cyndi Lauper and an orchestral ballad version of "Believe," which The Washington Post described as a "event high point." Lambert's appearance was widely praised following the event's broadcast on December 26.

Lambert appeared on The Late Late Show on January 20, 2019, co-starring James Corden on a NFL-themed episode and singing a parody of "Don't Stop Me Now." On NBC's Elvis All-Star Tribute, he portrayed a well-reviewed "rocking" version of "Blue Suede Shoes," a recreation of Elvis Presley's '68 Comeback Special.

For Playmobil: The Movie, a combination animated live-action film that was released in 2019, Lambert portrayed Emperor Maximus and sung original songs. Queen and Adam Lambert unveiled a 23-date arena and stadium tour as part of a branded new production for North America on December 3. The Rhapsody Tour added dates to NYC and LA; on 25 dates, the tour ran from July 10 to August 23, 2019.

On February 22, Lambert released "Feel Something," a Rolling Stone "showcases [his] acrobatic vocal range." It was co-written by Benedict Cork, Josh Cumbee, and produced by Cumbee and Afshin Salmani from the singer's then-coming fourth studio album, which was released under the banner Empire. Lambert referred to the song "a gift" to fans and the debut of a new era before his official debut, revealing "Feel Something" as the emotional starting point for his new music. He recorded "Captivating" live studio performance of "Feel Something," which captured the song's intention and soothing tone.

Lambert and Queen were the first rock band to open the Oscars on February 24, 2019, with a "exciting" performance of two classic Queen songs that earned a standing ovation. The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story, a two-hour documentary, was released the next day, describing the journey of their continuing collaboration. In April, ABC aired rare behind-the-scenes concert footage and new interviews. Roger Taylor called the collaboration with Lambert "magical" and an example of "fate unfolding" on Good Morning America the morning. On April 28, Lambert guest mentored American Idol's top 8 finalists on a Queen-themed night, and was recognized for outstanding leadership that improved performances.

The Rhapsody Tour in April 2019 grew to include seven stadium dates in Australia and three in New Zealand, three in Japan and two in South Korea, with four shows in Japan and two in South Korea, as well as two in South Korea for January 2020; and 26 shows in Europe, including a ten show residency at The O2 Arena in London, including a ten-show residency.

Lambert's fourth studio album Velvet, co-written with Paris Carney and produced by Jamie Sierota, appeared on May 15, 2019. The "effortlessly cool, sleek" song blends modern and classic rock, while its video resembles the song's lyrics and a 1970s-inspired aesthetic. Miles & AJ produced the video, the first part of a short film that accompanied the album's lead-up to its debut. Lambert performed "New Eyes" and a duet with a contestant in May 19th season finale. On May 31, he appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and later on June 24 in the finals of The Voice Australia.

Lambert and the Monarch-produced "Comin in Hot" were released on June 26, as well as the second video installment of the short film promoting Velvet. The song was branded "bewitching" and "mesmerizing," and the album's first single's '70s rock-driven sound was extended to the '70s rock-driven sound of the album's first single. Velvet will be released in two parts, with Side A set for September 2019. Lambert performed a five-song set on June 28 and was interviewed on Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series in honor of Pride month and WorldPride NYC 2019.

Lambert released the single and video for "Understander," which appeared on Velvet: Side A, the first half of his fourth studio album. Lambert, England, and Ilsey Juber co-authored the Tommy English song, with Millient Hailes as the video director. The '70s rock, funk-heavy base of the multi-genre album, as well as "smooth falsettos" reflect the band's hefty baseline and "smooth falsettos," which was released on September 27. Billboard called the 6 track EP his "best work to date," exuding confidence and raw vocal power. His breadth and artifice throughout genres had also been noted. On Live with Kelly and Ryan on October 2, and on BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing's Halloween week, he performed "Superpower" on October 2nd. On the 12th, he gave a "show-stopping" appearance of "Superpower" on The Talk. Velvet: Side A's live black-and-white video version of "Closer to You" was unveiled on October 15, dubbed "a vocal masterclass." "Scaling the song's peak with pop operatic virtuosity" was lauded on the show's debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden, who was described as "scaling the song's peak with pop operatic virtuosity."

Lambert with Queen headlined the 2019 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, New York City. The festival, which is dedicated to mobilizing world governments to combat extreme poverty and climate change, received the highest ratings ever: with 60,000 in attendance and nearly 21 million viewers worldwide, it generated nearly $1 billion in pledges.

Lambert's Christmas Collection, "Please Come Home for Christmas," was released on November. On December 5, he was one of many performers at the Avicii tribute concert in Stockholm, Sweden's Friends Arena to promote suicide prevention and mental health. Lambert unveiled a report based on Cher's "Believe" album, which is based on his 2018 appearance at the Kennedy Center Honors. On the December 17 finale of The Voice's seventeenth season, he performed the song as a duet with Katie Kadan. On December 22, he appeared on the CBS A Home for the Holidays Christmas special to raise concerns about adoption and the foster care system. Lambert performed four well-received solo concerts throughout December to promote Velvet: Side A.

Lambert was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award in the Outstanding Music Artist category for Velvet in January 2020, and she opened the 31st GLAAD Media Awards on March 19 in New York City. Lambert with Queen performed at the Fire Fight Australia concert on February 16 in Sydney, Australia's bushfires were refunded and a version of Queen's 1985 Live Aid set was in its entirety.

Lambert's retro-funk track "Roses" starring Nile Rodgers debuted on February 4, 2020. The Velvet Tour debuted at Manchester Pride on August 3 in Manchester, followed by SSE Arena Wembley in London, and seven others in Europe. In April, the tour was preceded by a mini-residence of five shows at The Venetian Theatre in The Venetian Las Vegas.

Lambert and Queen met on April 30 to announce "You Are the Champions," a reimagining of "We Are the Champions," on streaming and download services, with proceeds going to the World Health Organization's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. Lambert appeared on "Stronger Than You Think" in May, a livestream event that sought to discuss mental health problems impacting teens and young adults, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. In June, he appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden to talk about his support and knowledge of the Black Lives Matter campaign, as well as a acoustic version of Velvet's "On the Moon." Lambert performed in the GRAMMY Museum's virtual Programs at Home, with an in-depth interview and a acoustic four song set.

Joe Biden's presidential campaign "Celebration for Change" in July, he performed "Ready to Run" at Biden's live-streaming fundraiser "Celebration for Change."

On October 2, 2020, Queen + Adam Live Around the World. Lambert's first album was released on October 2, 2020. It debuted on the UK's Official Albums Chart, ranked first on the UK's Official Albums Chart, and a concert film of the same name appeared on January 29, 2021, with tour footage and subscription or purchase access. The group revealed that their United Kingdom and European tour would be postponed for a second time to 2022, despite multiple shows since.

Moonbase 8 debuted in November, with Lambert playing non-musical guest roles. On what would have been Bowie's 74th birthday, Lambert performed "Starman" for the three-hour livestream celebration "A Bowie Celebration." In Ratatouille the Musical's first of its kind cooperation between TikTok and the theater community, he appeared as "Emile" on the stage. What emerged was a full Broadway-style musical, raised two million dollars for The Actors Fund, and winning a Drama League Award nomination in a new digital category. In his Prince Charming solo, Lambert performed on the theory of Cinderella's "rocking out." The album was released in July and debuted on the UK Official Compilations Chart in number one, with a 2022 Grammy nomination following.

Lambert, with the support of Pride Live, produced and promoted a three-day festival, June Stonewall Day worldwide celebration, to help promote and protect the Stonewall riots' and LGBTQ activism's history. On January 26, he appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show and discussed the possibility of owning his own beauty business. Lambert revealed in March 2021 that he was collaborating with other songwriters on a Broadway-style rock and roll stage musical. The work, which will be set in the 1970s, would be about a real person and reveals his aspiration to explore new creative fields such as acting and producing.

Lambert sang "These Are Your Rights," an "anthemic power ballad" on the episode "The Bill of Rights" in the streaming series We the People. He appeared in Global Citizen Live, a worldwide 24-hour broadcast and livestream event to combat hunger and show the global consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. In May, he appeared as a guest judge on the second season of Legendary. Lambert appeared on The Ellen Show in advance of his debut as a judge on the reality competition Clash of the Cover Bands, which debuted in October.

In a second animated film, A Tale Dark & Grimm, he appeared as the devil in fall 2021. In October, he returned to Las Vegas for six solo shows, as well as a live stream component. Lambert appeared on The Queen Family Singalong prime time television special in November. He performed the duet on Criss' holiday album with Darren Criss, a jazzy big band cover of the classic "Everybody's Waiting for) The Man with the Bag"; a music video of the song was released the next day. Lambert performed two songs to close the 2021 ITV Palooza show, as well as a judge on the new ITV talent show Starstruck, which debuted on February 12. ITV announced in April 2022 that Starstruck would return for a second season with the same judging panel.

Lambert appeared on "Rise Up With The Arts," the second annual global livestream event, which aired on World Theater Day on March 27, but the demand grew on demand through April 23 due to popularity. Funds were set up for Save the Children's emergency appeal for Ukraine, as well as the theater community and the charity "icandance." Lambert headlined the SunFest music festival in West Palm Beach, Florida, on April 30; later, he announced four more Florida solo shows plus one in Georgia, officially naming the dates as "Say Gay" tour dates, in reaction to Florida's newly enacted "Don't Say Gay" bill.

On May 27, Queen and Lambert performed on the highly lauded UK and Europe leg of The Rhapsody Tour, which included two sold-out shows at The O2 Arena in Belfast and a worldwide live stream of the third O2 show 'Rhapsody over London', which also included ten sold-out shows, which were also included, as well as a worldwide live stream broadcast of the third O2 show 'Rhapsody over London's second O2 Arena in On July 25, the thirty-seven date tour came to an end in Finland, with two shows in Finland. On June 4, they opened the Platinum Party at the Palace with a three-song set outside Buckingham Palace in honor of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.

Lambert was announced in June that he would appear in the Sophia Coppola-produced film "The Witch Hunt" in Las Vegas, consisting of three shows at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas; five California dates were later added to the mini tour, with worldwide coverage of its UK based EastWest Records. Lambert's first single release on the label was a front of Noel Coward's Mad About the Boy, which will be included in a Coward retrospective in 2023.

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