Wetpaint : Which American Idol Runner-Ups Were More Successful Than the Winners?
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Adam Lambert, Season 8
“Glambert” may not have taken home the Idol title, but he’s become one of the most successful contestants in recent memory. His debut album, For Your Entertainment, has sold almost two million copies to date (more than six times that of the first album from Season 8 winner Kris Allen) and earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance last year. Adams’ follow-up, titled Trespassing, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. An openly gay musician, he’s also been a strong advocate for LGBT rights.....continue reading