Fans of "American Idol" runner up Adam Lambert flocked to the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio Friday, hoping to secure tickets for his first concert in the Coachella Valley, which is set for Feb. 27.
Hundreds of fans lined up outside the casino starting at 6 a.m., and more than 1,000 tickets were sold since they became available at 10 a.m., said Ciara Coyle, a Fantasy Springs spokeswoman.
The hotel has already sold out its rooms for the weekend, according to Coyle.
"This kind of response to an artist slated to perform at Fantasy Springs has never happened," Coyle said, adding that fans will be flying in from all over the world to attend the concert.
One person called from Taiwan to purchase tickets, she said.
Coyle also attributed the high number of sales to a buzz on Twitter about Lambert's 28th birthday.
Lambert lost to Kris Allen on "American Idol" last May.
Lambert, who after the "Idol" competition revealed he is gay, sparked controversy at the recent American Music Awards for a sexually suggestive performance.
Thousands of Adam Lambert fans are expected in Indio Saturday for his sold-out concert at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.
Lambert's popularity has soared since his loss to Kris Allen on "American Idol" last May.
Fans will be coming from all over the world to see the sold-out 8 p.m. show at the casino's Special Events Center, said Fantasy Springs spokeswoman Ciara Green.
The casino will host a two-hour pre-concert party for fans, which is also sold out, Green said.
Among the attendees will be an 89-year-old Green Bay, Wisconsin woman known as Lambert's oldest fan.
In a YouTube video, Isabel Paquette told the camera that her family loves Lambert's music. A campaign started online to get Paquette the chance to see Lambert in person.
Fantasy Springs officials heard about the campaign and offered Paquette and her daughter two night's stay at the resort for free, Green said. Lambert's album "For Your Entertainment" hit No. 3 on the Billboard charts and sold around 200,000 copies in its first week.
"Idol" season seven winner David Cook will also perform 8 p.m. Saturday night at the Morongo Casino Resort and Spa in Cabazon.
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