Alex Lambert
Encyclopedia
Alexander Don "Alex" Lambert (born December 10, 1990) is an American
singer-songwriter
from North Richland Hills, Texas
, who was a semi-finalist on the ninth season
of American Idol
and starred on Simon Fuller
’s “post-reality” web show, If I Can Dream
.
Lambert attended Richland High School, where he played junior varsity and varsity football and was a member of the 2008 7-on-7 state and national championship team.
Lambert started singing and playing the guitar at the age of nine; at sixteen, he began taking his music more seriously and writing his own songs, citing his grandfather, a country musician who worked with Conway Twitty
and Willie Nelson
, as his main inspiration. Prior to auditioning for American Idol, Lambert was self-taught, both vocally and on guitar, and had only played in front of small coffee shop audiences for friends and family with his band, Hands that Hurt.
Lambert’s musical influences include The Beatles
, Elvis Presley
, Stevie Ray Vaughan
, Bob Marley
, James Morrison
, John Mayer
, and John Legend
.
, at the encouragement of his mother, and earned a golden ticket to Hollywood Week.
During Hollywood Week, Lambert sang "Sunday Morning
" by Maroon 5
in the first round, "Dreams
" by Fleetwood Mac
in the group round along with Mary Powers, Hope Johnson, Erynne Hundley, and Margo May, and "I'm Yours
" by Jason Mraz
for his final solo performance. Although Lambert's group, The Dreamers, gave a rocky performance, his ukulele-accompanied final solo was well-received by the judges, and he secured a spot among the Top 24 finalists.
On the first night of the live semifinals, Lambert sang "Wonderful World
" by James Morrison
, giving a performance that was described as “uncomfortable” by Simon Cowell due to Lambert’s nerves; however, all the judges complimented his voice and tone, and Lambert moved into the Top 20. In the next round, Lambert sang "Everybody Knows
" by John Legend
, which earned praise from the judges. Lambert was eliminated following his performance of "Trouble
" by Ray LaMontagne
during the Top 16 round, in what was labeled one of the most shocking elimination nights in the series' history. The LA Times has ranked Lambert 57th in their list of the top 120 American Idol contestants, selected from seasons 1 to 9 of the show.
, where he discussed his American Idol experience and sang Let Me Love You
by Mario, the song he had initially intended to perform during the Top 16 round. Backstage on Ellen, Lambert was filmed playing “Butterflies”, an original song written the day after his elimination. He also made an appearance on Good Day Texas, performing another original song, "I Been Workin'"
Lambert’s elimination continued to create a stir, due in large part to an online petition created by one of his fans, Jessica Bongiorno. The petition called for his reinstatement to the show and was signed by over 19,000 people, including notable celebrities like Demi Moore
. The outpouring of support caught the attention of 19 Entertainment
executive Simon Fuller
, the creator of American Idol and new venture If I Can Dream.
, Ben Elliott, Kara Killmer and Amanda Phillips on If I Can Dream, a web reality series that followed aspiring artists as they pursued their dreams in Hollywood. His entrance was watched live by over a million internet viewers. While at the Dream House Alex developed a romantic relationship with house guest Veronica Ballestrini
.
While on If I Can Dream, Lambert collaborated with numerous notable songwriters and music producers, and completed multiple tracks for inclusion on an album. Several demos were released, but most were kept under wraps. "Dream With My Eyes Open," one of the first songs Lambert wrote and demoed, became the theme song of If I Can Dream as of episode 11, replacing Elvis Presley
’s "If I Can Dream
".
Since the end of the first season of If I Can Dream, Lambert has remained in Los Angeles
and continues to work with 19 Entertainment songwriters and producers.
, was selected and made into a music video by Clear Channel
and 19 Entertainment, and then released on July 26, 2010, through iheartradio
, then across the web.
The video features Lambert playing at several Play Me I’m Yours
piano art installations across the five boroughs of New York City
, including prominent tourist locations such as the Brooklyn Bridge
, Coney Island
, and Times Square
.
The 15th Annual Webby Awards
selected Lambert's ’’I Didn’t Know’’ music video as an Official Webby Honoree in the Online Film & Video: Best Editing category.
Motel No Tell during the U.S. Open of Surfing
at Huntington Beach, and two shows with his band, Alex Lambert and the Lights, at The Roxy Theatre
, the first as part of the 2010 Sunset Strip
Music Festival. The original lineup of the Lights was: Lambert's former American Idol roommate Samuel Larsen on rhythm guitar, Alex Treharne on lead guitar, Oliver Lee on keyboards, Freddy Hill on drums and twin brother George Hill on bass; however, Treharne had to leave the band for prior school commitments in England.
As a former American Idol contestant and cast member of If I Can Dream, Lambert has made several celebrity appearances: he served with Giglianne Braga as a presenter at the 2010 Young Hollywood Awards
, performed the “Star Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America” at a Los Angeles Dodgers
game, and traveled to Graceland
for Elvis Week, during which he sang several Elvis classics at the Rendezvous in Memphis.
Lambert has additionally performed in support of various charities. In August 2010, he visited and sang for patients at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles
through the non-profit organization Reality Cares, and also played with band the Lights for youth at a "back-to-school" party at local community center A Place Called Home, under a Pepsi Refresh Project
initiative. In October 2010, following the end of If I Can Dream season one, he performed at the Brownstone Restaurant in Fort Worth, Texas, as part of a fundraiser in support of Breast Cancer Awareness, stating that his grandmother was diagnosed with and continues to battle the disease. In early November 2010, he appeared as a celebrity contestant on an episode of the VH1
/MyNetworkTV
television game show Don't Forget the Lyrics!
, winning a total of US $5000 for the charity Feeding America. On May 27, 2011, he performed along with a star-studded lineup at The Roxy Theatre
in Los Angeles as part of the Stickam Live for Japan Fundraiser, a live and webathon benefit concert organized by the live-streaming video chat site Stickam
.
Almost a year after filming the video for "I Didn't Know", a newly confident Lambert returned to New York on June 26, 2011, to perform a sold-out private show at Smith's Bar for a crowd of wildly enthusiastic fans from the east coast and beyond.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
from North Richland Hills, Texas
North Richland Hills, Texas
North Richland Hills is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States, and a suburb of Fort Worth. The population was 63,343 at the 2010 census, making it the fourth largest city in Tarrant County. In 2006, North Richland Hills was selected as one of the "Top 100 Best Places to live in America"...
, who was a semi-finalist on the ninth season
American Idol (season 9)
The ninth season of American Idol premiered on January 12, 2010 and concluded on May 26, 2010 on Fox. Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi all returned as judges, and Ellen DeGeneres permanently replaced Paula Abdul as the fourth judge. Idol Gives Back also returned for the season and was...
of American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
and starred on Simon Fuller
Simon Fuller
Simon Fuller is a British artist manager, television producer and creator of the Idol franchise, first seen as Pop Idol in the UK. Fuller is also the co-creator and executive producer of the Fox TV reality show So You Think You Can Dance and other U.S...
’s “post-reality” web show, If I Can Dream
If I Can Dream (series)
-Format:The show followed performers who moved into a house in Hollywood, California. The house was wired with 56 AXIS cameras and the footage was broadcast live on the show's website...
.
Early life
Lambert was born and raised in North Richland Hills, Texas. He is the son of Harold Lambert and Gwen Henderson-Lambert, and has six siblings including an older brother, Spencer, two younger twin brothers, Trevor and Trenton, two stepbrothers, Jace and Eric, and a half-brother, Mason.Lambert attended Richland High School, where he played junior varsity and varsity football and was a member of the 2008 7-on-7 state and national championship team.
Lambert started singing and playing the guitar at the age of nine; at sixteen, he began taking his music more seriously and writing his own songs, citing his grandfather, a country musician who worked with Conway Twitty
Conway Twitty
Conway Twitty , born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, was an American country music artist. He also had success in early rock and roll, R&B, and pop music. He held the record for the most number one singles of any act with 55 No. 1 Billboard country hits until George Strait broke the record in 2006...
and Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
, as his main inspiration. Prior to auditioning for American Idol, Lambert was self-taught, both vocally and on guitar, and had only played in front of small coffee shop audiences for friends and family with his band, Hands that Hurt.
Lambert’s musical influences include The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
, Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
, Stevie Ray Vaughan
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Stephen Ray "Stevie Ray" Vaughan was an American electric blues guitarist and singer. He was the younger brother of Jimmie Vaughan and frontman for Double Trouble, a band that included bassist Tommy Shannon and drummer Chris Layton. Born in Dallas, Vaughan moved to Austin at the age of 17 and...
, Bob Marley
Bob Marley
Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley, OM was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers...
, James Morrison
James Morrison (singer)
James Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the...
, John Mayer
John Mayer
John Clayton Mayer is an American pop rock and blues rock musician, singer-songwriter, recording artist, and music producer. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and raised in Fairfield, Connecticut, he attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. He moved to Atlanta in 1997, where he refined his...
, and John Legend
John Legend
John Roger Stephens , better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer, musician, and actor. He is the recipient of nine Grammy Awards, and in 2007, he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Prior to the release of his debut album, Stephens' career...
.
American Idol
Lambert auditioned for the ninth season of American Idol on August 25, 2009, in Dallas, TexasDallas, Texas
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
, at the encouragement of his mother, and earned a golden ticket to Hollywood Week.
During Hollywood Week, Lambert sang "Sunday Morning
Sunday Morning (Maroon 5 song)
"Sunday Morning" is the fourth single from Maroon 5's debut album, Songs About Jane. Released in 2004, the single peaked at #31 in the USA becoming Maroon 5's fourth Top 40 single; it also peaked at #27 in the UK and Australia....
" by Maroon 5
Maroon 5
Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. While they were in high school, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Adam Levine, keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, bass guitarist Mickey Madden, and drummer Ryan Dusick formed a garage band called Kara's Flowers and released one album...
in the first round, "Dreams
Dreams (Fleetwood Mac song)
"Dreams" is a song written by singer Stevie Nicks, for the group Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album, Rumours. The song was the only U.S. number one hit for the group, and remains one of their best known songs.-Background and writing:...
" by Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac are a British–American rock band formed in 1967 in London.The only original member present in the band is its eponymous drummer, Mick Fleetwood...
in the group round along with Mary Powers, Hope Johnson, Erynne Hundley, and Margo May, and "I'm Yours
I'm Yours (Jason Mraz song)
"I'm Yours" is the first single released by Jason Mraz from his third studio album We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. The song was originally released on a limited edition EP called Extra Credit as a demo in 2005 to promote his second studio album Mr. A–Z. It was performed in his 2004 and 2005...
" by Jason Mraz
Jason Mraz
Jason Thomas Mraz , also known as Mr. AZ and Mr. Raz, is an American singer-songwriter. Mraz released his debut album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come, which contained the hit single "The Remedy ", in 2002, but it was not until the release of his second album, "Mr. A-Z", in 2005, that Mraz achieved...
for his final solo performance. Although Lambert's group, The Dreamers, gave a rocky performance, his ukulele-accompanied final solo was well-received by the judges, and he secured a spot among the Top 24 finalists.
On the first night of the live semifinals, Lambert sang "Wonderful World
Wonderful World (James Morrison song)
"Wonderful World" is the second single by British singer James Morrison. The song is the second to be released from his debut album, Undiscovered, which was released on July 31, 2006. The song peaked at #8 on the UK singles chart in October, following the CD single release...
" by James Morrison
James Morrison (singer)
James Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the...
, giving a performance that was described as “uncomfortable” by Simon Cowell due to Lambert’s nerves; however, all the judges complimented his voice and tone, and Lambert moved into the Top 20. In the next round, Lambert sang "Everybody Knows
Everybody Knows (John Legend song)
"Everybody Knows" is the third single taken from John Legend's third studio album, Evolver. The song was released as a download only single in the UK on 23 March 2009, which coincided with his UK tour for Evolver.-Music video:...
" by John Legend
John Legend
John Roger Stephens , better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer, musician, and actor. He is the recipient of nine Grammy Awards, and in 2007, he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Prior to the release of his debut album, Stephens' career...
, which earned praise from the judges. Lambert was eliminated following his performance of "Trouble
Trouble (Ray LaMontagne song)
"Trouble" is the first track on the debut album of the same name by Maine folk singer Ray LaMontagne. The album was released by RCA on September 14, 2004...
" by Ray LaMontagne
Ray LaMontagne
Raymond "Ray" Charles Jack LaMontagne is a Grammy-award winning American singer-songwriter. LaMontagne has released four studio albums, Trouble, Till the Sun Turns Black, Gossip in the Grain and God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise. He was born in New Hampshire and was inspired to create music after...
during the Top 16 round, in what was labeled one of the most shocking elimination nights in the series' history. The LA Times has ranked Lambert 57th in their list of the top 120 American Idol contestants, selected from seasons 1 to 9 of the show.
Performances
| Week # | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Order # | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Auditioner's Choice | "Golden Train" | Justin Nozuka Justin Nozuka Justin Tokimitsu Nozuka is a American-Canadian singer-songwriter. His debut album Holly has been released in Europe, Canada, Japan and the United States... |
N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood | First Solo | "Sunday Morning Sunday Morning (Maroon 5 song) "Sunday Morning" is the fourth single from Maroon 5's debut album, Songs About Jane. Released in 2004, the single peaked at #31 in the USA becoming Maroon 5's fourth Top 40 single; it also peaked at #27 in the UK and Australia.... " |
Maroon 5 Maroon 5 Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. While they were in high school, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Adam Levine, keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, bass guitarist Mickey Madden, and drummer Ryan Dusick formed a garage band called Kara's Flowers and released one album... |
N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood | Group Round | "Dreams Dreams (Fleetwood Mac song) "Dreams" is a song written by singer Stevie Nicks, for the group Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album, Rumours. The song was the only U.S. number one hit for the group, and remains one of their best known songs.-Background and writing:... " |
Fleetwood Mac Fleetwood Mac Fleetwood Mac are a British–American rock band formed in 1967 in London.The only original member present in the band is its eponymous drummer, Mick Fleetwood... |
N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood | Second Solo | "I'm Yours I'm Yours (Jason Mraz song) "I'm Yours" is the first single released by Jason Mraz from his third studio album We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. The song was originally released on a limited edition EP called Extra Credit as a demo in 2005 to promote his second studio album Mr. A–Z. It was performed in his 2004 and 2005... " |
Jason Mraz Jason Mraz Jason Thomas Mraz , also known as Mr. AZ and Mr. Raz, is an American singer-songwriter. Mraz released his debut album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come, which contained the hit single "The Remedy ", in 2002, but it was not until the release of his second album, "Mr. A-Z", in 2005, that Mraz achieved... |
N/A | Advanced |
| Top 24 (12 Men) | Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... Hits |
"Wonderful World Wonderful World (James Morrison song) "Wonderful World" is the second single by British singer James Morrison. The song is the second to be released from his debut album, Undiscovered, which was released on July 31, 2006. The song peaked at #8 on the UK singles chart in October, following the CD single release... " |
James Morrison James Morrison (singer) James Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the... |
10 | Safe |
| Top 20 (10 Men) | "Everybody Knows Everybody Knows (John Legend song) "Everybody Knows" is the third single taken from John Legend's third studio album, Evolver. The song was released as a download only single in the UK on 23 March 2009, which coincided with his UK tour for Evolver.-Music video:... " |
John Legend John Legend John Roger Stephens , better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer, musician, and actor. He is the recipient of nine Grammy Awards, and in 2007, he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Prior to the release of his debut album, Stephens' career... |
4 | Safe | |
| Top 16 (8 Men) | "Trouble Trouble (Ray LaMontagne song) "Trouble" is the first track on the debut album of the same name by Maine folk singer Ray LaMontagne. The album was released by RCA on September 14, 2004... " |
Ray LaMontagne Ray LaMontagne Raymond "Ray" Charles Jack LaMontagne is a Grammy-award winning American singer-songwriter. LaMontagne has released four studio albums, Trouble, Till the Sun Turns Black, Gossip in the Grain and God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise. He was born in New Hampshire and was inspired to create music after... |
2 | Eliminated |
Post-Idol
Immediately after his elimination, Lambert was invited to appear on The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. Debuting on September 8, 2003, it is produced by Telepictures and airs in syndication, including stations owned by NBC Universal. For its first five seasons, the show...
, where he discussed his American Idol experience and sang Let Me Love You
Let Me Love You
"Let Me Love You" is an R&B song by American recording artist Mario, from his second studio album Turning Point . It was co-written by Shaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith, and Scott Storch, who also produced it...
by Mario, the song he had initially intended to perform during the Top 16 round. Backstage on Ellen, Lambert was filmed playing “Butterflies”, an original song written the day after his elimination. He also made an appearance on Good Day Texas, performing another original song, "I Been Workin'"
Lambert’s elimination continued to create a stir, due in large part to an online petition created by one of his fans, Jessica Bongiorno. The petition called for his reinstatement to the show and was signed by over 19,000 people, including notable celebrities like Demi Moore
Demi Moore
Demi Guynes Kutcher , known professionally as Demi Moore, is an American actress. After minor roles in film and a role in the soap opera General Hospital, Moore established her career in films such as St...
. The outpouring of support caught the attention of 19 Entertainment
19 Entertainment
19 Entertainment, based in Los Angeles, United States, is a creator and producer of entertainment properties based around the areas of Music and Television / Film, including American Idol in the United States, Pop Idol in the United Kingdom as well as versions of the Idol series in more than...
executive Simon Fuller
Simon Fuller
Simon Fuller is a British artist manager, television producer and creator of the Idol franchise, first seen as Pop Idol in the UK. Fuller is also the co-creator and executive producer of the Fox TV reality show So You Think You Can Dance and other U.S...
, the creator of American Idol and new venture If I Can Dream.
If I Can Dream
On April 1, 2010, Lambert joined then-cast members Giglianne Braga, Justin GastonJustin Gaston
Justin Michael Gaston is an American singer-songwriter, model, and actor who was also a contestant on Nashville Star on season 6. He finished 10th overall out of 12 contestants.-Career:...
, Ben Elliott, Kara Killmer and Amanda Phillips on If I Can Dream, a web reality series that followed aspiring artists as they pursued their dreams in Hollywood. His entrance was watched live by over a million internet viewers. While at the Dream House Alex developed a romantic relationship with house guest Veronica Ballestrini
Veronica Ballestrini
Veronica Ballestrini is an Italian-American country music singer and songwriter from Waterford, Connecticut. Her self-made success story has caught national attention as Jon Caramanica wrote in the New York Times, "...When someone like Ms...
.
While on If I Can Dream, Lambert collaborated with numerous notable songwriters and music producers, and completed multiple tracks for inclusion on an album. Several demos were released, but most were kept under wraps. "Dream With My Eyes Open," one of the first songs Lambert wrote and demoed, became the theme song of If I Can Dream as of episode 11, replacing Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
’s "If I Can Dream
If I Can Dream
"If I Can Dream" is a song made famous by Elvis Presley, written by Walter Earl Brown and notable for its direct quotations of Martin Luther King, Jr. It was recorded by Presley in June 1968, two months after King's assassination...
".
Since the end of the first season of If I Can Dream, Lambert has remained in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
and continues to work with 19 Entertainment songwriters and producers.
"I Didn't Know" Music Video
“I Didn’t Know”, a soulful pop song written by Lambert with Nasri Atweh and Adam MessingerAdam Messinger
Adam "Messy" Messinger is a Canadian songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist currently based in Los Angeles, California. Besides his solo work, he is part of the writing and production duo "The Messengers" along with Nasri Atweh.-Career:...
, was selected and made into a music video by Clear Channel
Clear channel
A clear-channel station is an AM band Radio station in North America that has the highest protection from interference from other stations, particularly concerning night-time skywave propagation. Usually known as class A stations since 1982, they are occasionally still referred to by their former...
and 19 Entertainment, and then released on July 26, 2010, through iheartradio
Iheartradio
iHeartRadio is a Clear Channel Radio network to aggregate local radio brands, personalities and on-demand content. It is best known as a mobile application...
, then across the web.
The video features Lambert playing at several Play Me I’m Yours
Street piano
A street piano is a piano placed in the street which passersby are encouraged to play. The best known example comes from the Play Me, I'm Yours project by artist Luke Jerram. The concept originated quite by accident in Sheffield, England....
piano art installations across the five boroughs of New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, including prominent tourist locations such as the Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. Completed in 1883, it connects the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn by spanning the East River...
, Coney Island
Coney Island
Coney Island is a peninsula and beach on the Atlantic Ocean in southern Brooklyn, New York, United States. The site was formerly an outer barrier island, but became partially connected to the mainland by landfill....
, and Times Square
Times Square
Times Square is a major commercial intersection in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets...
.
The 15th Annual Webby Awards
Webby Awards
A Webby Award is an international award presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence on the Internet with categories in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile....
selected Lambert's ’’I Didn’t Know’’ music video as an Official Webby Honoree in the Online Film & Video: Best Editing category.
Appearances and Performances
During the first season of If I Can Dream, Lambert played several shows in the Los Angeles area, including two performances at The Mint, an acoustic set at the Nike, Inc.Nike, Inc.
Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area...
Motel No Tell during the U.S. Open of Surfing
U.S. Open of Surfing
The U.S. Open of Surfing is a week-long surfing competition held annually during the summer in Huntington Beach, California. Generally held on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier, the U.S...
at Huntington Beach, and two shows with his band, Alex Lambert and the Lights, at The Roxy Theatre
The Roxy Theatre
The Roxy Theatre is a famous nightclub, on the Sunset Strip, in West Hollywood, California. The Roxy is owned by Lou Adler and Adler's son, Nic, who operates the club.- History :...
, the first as part of the 2010 Sunset Strip
Sunset Strip
The Sunset Strip is the name given to the mile-and-a-half stretch of Sunset Boulevard that passes through West Hollywood, California. It extends from West Hollywood's eastern border with Hollywood at Harper Avenue, to its western border with Beverly Hills at Sierra Drive...
Music Festival. The original lineup of the Lights was: Lambert's former American Idol roommate Samuel Larsen on rhythm guitar, Alex Treharne on lead guitar, Oliver Lee on keyboards, Freddy Hill on drums and twin brother George Hill on bass; however, Treharne had to leave the band for prior school commitments in England.
As a former American Idol contestant and cast member of If I Can Dream, Lambert has made several celebrity appearances: he served with Giglianne Braga as a presenter at the 2010 Young Hollywood Awards
Young Hollywood Awards
The Young Hollywood Awards is an award presented annually which honors the year's biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, television, fashion and more, as voted on by teenagers aged 13–19 and young adults. The award ceremonies also honor rising and promising young aged performers in Hollywood...
, performed the “Star Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America” at a Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
game, and traveled to Graceland
Graceland
Graceland is a large white-columned mansion and estate that was home to Elvis Presley in Memphis, Tennessee. It is located at 3764 Elvis Presley Boulevard in the vast Whitehaven community about 9 miles from Downtown and less than four miles north of the Mississippi border. It currently serves as...
for Elvis Week, during which he sang several Elvis classics at the Rendezvous in Memphis.
Lambert has additionally performed in support of various charities. In August 2010, he visited and sang for patients at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Children's Hospital Los Angeles, formerly Childrens Hospital Society, is a private, non-profit teaching hospital in Los Angeles. The hospital provides multidisciplinary care to over 93,000 children each year, with physician expertise in over 100 pediatric specialties and subspecialties.The hospital...
through the non-profit organization Reality Cares, and also played with band the Lights for youth at a "back-to-school" party at local community center A Place Called Home, under a Pepsi Refresh Project
Pepsi Refresh Project
The Pepsi Refresh Project is a 2010 initiative by PepsiCo to award $20 million in grants to individuals, businesses and non-profits that promote a new idea that has a positive impact on their community, state, or the nation...
initiative. In October 2010, following the end of If I Can Dream season one, he performed at the Brownstone Restaurant in Fort Worth, Texas, as part of a fundraiser in support of Breast Cancer Awareness, stating that his grandmother was diagnosed with and continues to battle the disease. In early November 2010, he appeared as a celebrity contestant on an episode of the VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
/MyNetworkTV
MyNetworkTV
MyNetworkTV is a television broadcast syndication service in the United States, owned by the Fox Entertainment Group, a division of News Corporation...
television game show Don't Forget the Lyrics!
Don't Forget the Lyrics!
Don't Forget the Lyrics! is a game show that originally aired on Fox from July 11, 2007 to June 19, 2009, hosted by Wayne Brady and produced by RDF USA, part of RDF Media. The launch of this show prompted NBC to move up the launch of their similar game show The Singing Bee...
, winning a total of US $5000 for the charity Feeding America. On May 27, 2011, he performed along with a star-studded lineup at The Roxy Theatre
The Roxy Theatre
The Roxy Theatre is a famous nightclub, on the Sunset Strip, in West Hollywood, California. The Roxy is owned by Lou Adler and Adler's son, Nic, who operates the club.- History :...
in Los Angeles as part of the Stickam Live for Japan Fundraiser, a live and webathon benefit concert organized by the live-streaming video chat site Stickam
Stickam
Stickam is a website devoted to live-streaming video, featuring both professional and user-generated content. The site launched in 2005. Stickam features user-submitted pictures, audio, video, and most prominently, live streaming video chat...
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Almost a year after filming the video for "I Didn't Know", a newly confident Lambert returned to New York on June 26, 2011, to perform a sold-out private show at Smith's Bar for a crowd of wildly enthusiastic fans from the east coast and beyond.
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- Alex Lambert at American IdolAmerican IdolAmerican Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...