Adam Lambert has made history.
The former American Idol runner-up shot past another famous series alumnus this week and claimed the number-one spot on the Billboard 200 for his latest album, “Trespassing.” In doing so, Lambert became the first openly gay man to sit atop the chart.
Yes, Clay Aiken achieved the same status with his 2003 CD, but he did not come out of the closet until five years later.
Of course, the important thing is not Lambert’s sexuality; it’s his success. The eccentric crooner sold 77,000 units of “Trespassing” in the seven days since its release. Well done, Adam!
Here’s a look at the Billboard top five:
- Adam Lambert, Trespassing: 77,000
- Adele, 21: 63,000
- Carrie Underwood, Blown Away: 54,000
- Norah Jones, Little Broken Hearts: 45,000
- Tenacious D, Rise of the Fenix, 44,000