Adam Lambert Climbs Billboard Charts

American Idol’s Adam Lambert climbs the Billboard charts, not quite surpassing Kris Allen. Adam Lambert recently got a lot of great press (or bad press, depending on how you look at it…) when he had his
American Idol: Adam Lambert Climbs Billboard Charts
Date: January 28, 2010
Los Angeles, CA
United States of America little man-on-man action live on stage on network television during the American Music Awards. Still yet, the controversy surrounding his performance hasn’t stunted his popularity, and Lambert is finding his way up the charts.

Kris Allen, on the other hand, hasn’t been so lucky with the ratings. His song “Live Like We’re Dying” recently dropped from #25 to #26 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Lambert’s hit “What do you Want from Me” climbed to the #37 spot, up from the #55 slot last week.

The former American Idol stars finished last season at the #1 and #2 spots, with Lambert trailing Kris Allen. There was a lot of controversy over whether or not the openly gay singer should have been the winner or not.

So why has Lambert skyrocketed up the charts at seemingly record speed? It could be that he performed on Oprah. In addition, this Sunday he will be at the Grammy awards.

Late last year, after the American Music Awards it was the first time I ever really listened to or paid attention to his music. What made me really respect him is that he didn’t back down from his artistic decisions he made while on stage.

Many in his position would have apologized in light of FCC heat and also outraged parents and fans. The former American Idol contestant, on the other hand, didn’t apologize and even made it known that he thought that what he did was perfectly acceptable.

For those outraged at their children being exposed to his overtly sexual antics, he informed the world that he’s not a babysitter, and that it’s up to parents to monitor what their children think.

The performer has had many TV appearances and continues to have a strong fan base. His fans are likely excited that he will be critiquing fashion at the Grammys this weekend. He will serve as a fashion consultant for Entertainment Tonight, although he promises that he won’t be mean about what people wear on the red carpet.

He even proclaims that he “loves fashion” and feels that he’s well suited for the job. Too bad he won’t be performing at this year’s awards show. That would likely bring in lots of viewers.
[Associated Content]