Adam Lambert has chosen to split with 19 Recordings after three years of working with the entertainment company. The American Idol Season 8 runner-up signed to 19 Recordings once he reached the finals that season. His contract expired this month, and Lambert chose not to renew. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Lambert left 19, but is still signed to RCA, and that the split was “amicable,” as Adam and his former team have “the utmost respect for each other.”
Lambert recorded his first two studio albums, 2009′s For Your Entertainment and last year’s Trespassing, while under the 19 Recordings umbrella. In addition, a whole slew of live recordings and remixes were created during that time, which propelled him into the overseas market making him huge in territories like Asia. If this sounds like a bunch of business-end nonsense to you Glamberts out there, here’s your one takeaway: the singer is currently in talks with RCA about concepts for his third album.
Adam has said, many times, that he was grateful for his Idol exposure and has never spoken poorly of them. That being said he has put so much hard work into his career that it’s past time that he’s no longer connected to them. He got his exposure. They got his money. On with the show. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
FYE and TrespassingI are two of the best albums in decades,each brilliant in their own right. IMO,they are two of the best albums in decades. I believe when all is said and done,many of Adam’s harshest critics will become is most ardent fans. Slow and steady wins the race.I can’t wait to see what this next chapter will bring to an already stellar career !
just what i’d expect from Adam – he consistently marches to the beat of a different drum. He’s so brave and not afraid to take chances! Can’t wait for #3. #2 (Trespassing) was out of the ball park – Rolling Stone (4 Stars) and major critics agreed – unfortunately radio seems to be his enemy. Catch friggin 22!
Adam has a fan base in the muliple millions that will follow him ANYWHERE, forever, His business decisions are likely to be sound, but they don’t change the devotion of people worldwide who admire extraordinary vocal and performing talent—and who are grateful that it comes in a person with high integrity, intelligence, wit, and compassion for others. And then, let us not underrate the power of the sexiest man in the business. Did I mention I’m a fan?
It’s not taking a chance. They are forced to sign with 19R. That’s how Idol makes their money and big money it is. Prior to season 6 they used to be locked into 10 year contracts. 19R is not a label. They are supposed to help market the person but they never appeared to do any promo that I could see. They got a cut then 19E got a cut, the RCA got a cut and finally the Idol. It was a bum deal. Glad he was able to cut them loose.
Agree with you. Adam got almost no promo from 19R hopefully his new management will change that. He’s too good to be ignored.
Thanks so much for the positive and factually accurate article. You are always supportive and fair. : )
Sounds good to me. Who needs a middle-man that doesn’t appear to do much but take a cut of the profits. Let’s let Adam really work on his own creative vision and see where it takes him!
And thank you “Idolator” for such a great article and for informing his fans of this news. We hope Adam will go on to be even more successful in the future.
Ahahaha, don’t U know that pretty much anything Adam is always interesting to Glamberts??? ;O
Thank you for a factual report on the changes Adam is making in how he markets his music! I think it was a very good decision! I can’t wait to see WHAT he will do next! Album #1 and #2 were my jam and still are! Bring on #3!
I can’t add much to what has already been brilliantly said here by Adam Fans. All I want to say is the #AdamCoaster is the most fun ride I’ve ever been on and I NEVER plan on getting off! #GOADAM!
Thank you Idolator for getting this right!!! It was Adam’s decision to take his career in a different direction. He knows what he wants, what his fans want and how he needs to accomplish that. Kudo’s to you for reading the announcement correctly.
Adam has already confirmed they are currently talking about his third album! So happy for him. We knew he had to fulfill the terms of the contract with 19 entertainment, but now he’s free to take his career the way he wants and it only gets betterer from here!!
We are looking forward to his third album, and if anyone can top himself, it’s Adam Lambert!! Yay!!! :)