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Music News: Adam Lambert leaves RCA Records
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Adam Lambert leaves RCA Records
Adam Lambert Walks Away from RCA (Exclusive)
The "American Idol" season eight runner-up says no to an all-covers album, which the Sony-owned label was pushing for.
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Monday's news -- as reported by The Hollywood Reporter -- that American Idol season eight runner-up Adam Lambert was being asked by his label, RCA Records, to consider recording an all covers album elicited an impassioned response from the legions of Glamberts worldwide. And it wasn't a positive one.
In what was a loud and fairly unanimous outcry, the rocker's fans took to social media, this site and popular American Idol debate destination MJs Big Blog to voice their distaste for the idea. The consensus for the most part being: that Lambert is an artist with his own musical vision who should be allowed to explore it to the fullest.
Now, THR can report, Lambert will be doing just that. The singer is walking away from his RCA contract after two full length albums, 2012's Trespassing and 2009's For Your Entertainment, along with several EPs and a live collection -- all issued by the Sony Music label.
Lambert revealed the news in a letter to THR, which follows in its entirety below. In it, Lambert notes "the oft-cited 'creative differences'" as they related to his next project, stating: "my heart is simply not in doing a covers album." To the contrary, Lambert adds that he's "deep into writing new material with some very talented colleagues," which will surely delight his audience of diehards.
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The "evolution" continues, he says. "This music is where my heart is." But it won't be at RCA, where a typical American Idol recording contract stipulates that the artist and the label be on the same page creatively.
Read Lambert's letter below:
Dear Shirley,
Thank you for your continued interest in, and support of, my musical career. After reading your article on July 8th, and seeing the very impassioned responses, I thought it would be good to write and let you know what is actually happening with my next album.
I've had an amazing few years working with the team at RCA; I admire all of them a great deal, and truly appreciate the energy & enthusiasm that went into making both "Trespassing" & "For Your Entertainment" successes.
That said, at this point, we are indeed having the oft-cited "creative differences" as to what my next project will be. Your article was correct, the label is "pushing for an (80's) covers album," and feels that this is the only kind of release they are prepared to support. While there are lots of great songs from that decade, my heart is simply not in doing a covers album.
Over the past four years, I have been truly fortunate to work with an amazing roster of producers, writers and engineers. Thanks to them, I have grown as both a songwriter and a vocalist. Artistically & professionally, I think it is essential that I continue with this evolution. I am already deep into writing new material with some very talented colleagues for a brand new album, and I can't tell you how excited I am to share this new sound & direction.
This music is where my heart is, and I believe that is what my fans want to hear. So after careful consideration, I have made the decision to respectfully part ways with RCA. My passion for the music & respect for the fans will always come first. I am excited to find a new label team who shares this vision.
Yours,
Adam
Looking ahead to a just-announced role on season five of Glee, it's clear Lambert, who found his voice in musical theater, has his sights set beyond just a recording career.
So there you have it. What say you now, Glamnation?
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Good! Maybe he can actually get the success he deserves with another label who knows how to market him.
You go, Adam.
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He's lucky. RCA is such a terrible label now. They only promote singers who songs and videos all sound, and look the same.... and they're not even that great.
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A covers album?  What kinda stupid label.
He's so unique, and if used the right way, could achieve huge success. I don't know why they don't capitalize on him.
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Good for you Adam.  I hope he finds a label that will promote him right and I'm looking forward to his next album.
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About the damn time. Trespassing could've been MASSIVE.
Hopefully, there will be a label that wants him and signs him so he can continue making music.
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what label will have him now? 
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I applaud him for escaping their clutches 
hopefully K$ will follow soon
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Yay! 
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Xtina needs to do this tbh
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Good for him. A covers album is a terrible idea. And it's kind of condescending too considering he has written his own songs.
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Honestly, his first album had great promo at first. Its just that AMA's thing ****ed him up. I wish him the best of luck but with his track record with sales, its going to be hard to get picked up by another major label. Hopefully this isn't the end for his music career.
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So his third album will definitely be his best yet
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Originally posted by InsureTer
He's lucky. RCA is such a terrible label now. They only promote singers who songs and videos all sound, and look the same.... and they're not even that great.
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mmm
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I don't think the cover album would've been a bad idea. 
Hopefully he'll find a label that will support him fully.
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Adam Lambert parts ways with RCA
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Thank you for your continued interest in, and support of, my musical career. After reading your article on July 8th, and seeing the very impassioned responses, I thought it would be good to write and let you know what is actually happening with my next album.
I’ve had an amazing few years working with the team at RCA; I admire all of them a great deal, and truly appreciate the energy & enthusiasm that went into making both “Trespassing” & “For Your Entertainment” successes.
That said, at this point, we are indeed having the oft-cited “creative differences” as to what my next project will be. Your article was correct, the label is “pushing for an (80′s) covers album,” and feels that this is the only kind of release they are prepared to support. While there are lots of great songs from that decade, my heart is simply not in doing a covers album.
Over the past four years, I have been truly fortunate to work with an amazing roster of producers, writers and engineers. Thanks to them, I have grown as both a songwriter and a vocalist. Artistically & professionally, I think it is essential that I continue with this evolution. I am already deep into writing new material with some very talented colleagues for a brand new album, and I can’t tell you how excited I am to share this new sound & direction. This music is where my heart is, and I believe that is what my fans want to hear. So after careful consideration, I have made the decision to respectfully part ways with RCA. My passion for the music & respect for the fans will always come first. I am excited to find a new label team who shares this vision.
Yours,
Adam
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http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/ido...ays-rca-584714
http://www.mjsbigblog.com/adam-lambe...a-contract.htm
Oop. 
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80s cover album?  WTF. That's too bad though.
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wow, creative differences with the people at RCA. what a shocker. 
such a terrible label. he'll be better somewhere else
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He should have done the cover album, see if he could achieve some success with that, and then maybe RCA would have let him release an original 4th disc?
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