Adam Mitchel Lambert (born January 29, 1982 , Indiana , United States ) is a singer , actor and model , based in Los Angeles , California.
He became world known to participate in the 8th season of American Idol in which finished second . He has released three studio albums : "For Your Entertainment" , which is his most successful single , " Whataya Want From Me" .
"Take One" , an album recorded in 2005 , before he announced and never promote. And finally, " Trespassing ."
He has received numerous nominations and awards , where he is nominated for a Grammy Award for his song " Whataya Want From Me" . With his album, "For Your Entertainment" debuted at No. 3 position Billboard 200 with 198,000 copies sold in the first week of its launch and reached the top 10 in several countries.
In 2010, she toured America and Europe, " Glam Nation Tour " to promote the album . With their second album, " Trespassing " , Adam gets to the # 1 position of Billboard 200 , becoming the first openly gay solo to get it.
Currently , Elliott plays " Starchild " Gilbert in the hit U.S. series Glee , singing songs like "Marry The Night " by Lady Gaga, " Roar" by Katy Perry and "Into the Groove " by Madonna .