Adam Lambert's Early Recordings Set For Summer Release
By: Eddie Varley Jun. 19, 2009
USA Today reports that an album featuring Adam Lambert's early work is coming out sooner than expected. Songs from the American Idol runner-up will be released this summer, beginning with the single Want.
The material was recorded back in 2007 and 2008, before Lambert auditioned for Season 8 of American Idol. The then unknown and aspiring Lambert recorded the material with producer Mark Endert, who worked mixing recordings for The Fray, Madonna, Maroon 5 and Rihanna. The material is now being packaged for release by HiFi Recordings and Wilshire Records. The release will be titled "On with the Show."
Adam Lambert signed a record deal with 19 Entertainment and RCA Recordings earlier this month. Lambert is scheduled to record that album while on the road with the show's finalists for the "Idols Live Tour," which starts July 5. The untitled album is expected for release in the fall. To read the complete feature in USA Today click here.
Lambert was a true stand out on AMERICAN IDOL's 8th season - coming in second place in the finals behind winner Kris Allen.
The young Los Angeles based singer made every song his own with a soaring vocal style that thrilled week after week. Adam is also is no stranger to the theatrical stage having gotten his early start behind the footlights. Adam Lambert appeared in WICKED twice, once with the touring company in March 2005 for a six month contract, and then opening in the sitdown Los Angeles production in February 2007 and remaining with the show until October 2008. For both engagements in "Wicked", he was a member of The Ensemble and understudied the role of Fieryo, the show's love interest. "
In addition to performing in WICKED, Adam Lambert also had a role in The Ten Commandments and appeared in The Zodiac Show.
AMERICAN IDOL is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, founder of 19 Entertainment; and executive-produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America; and Ken Warwick, executive producer, FremantleMedia North America.
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