The Glam Nation Tour (also known as GlamNation International) was the first headlining concert tour by American singer/songwriter

Adam Lambert Adam Mitchel Lambert (born January 29, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter and actor. He is known for his dynamic vocal performances that combine his theatrical training with modern and classic genres. Lambert rose to fame in 2009 after ...

in support of his debut album, '' For Your Entertainment''. The tour included over 100 shows in North America, Asia, Australia, and Europe.

Background

The tour was officially announced on April 28, 2010 via Lambert's website. To describe the tour, Lambert stated:

"I hope the audience will be able to escape for a few hours and fall into a world full of glam, drama and excitement. I’m confident we’ve put together a show far beyond the price of the ticket. I’m looking forward to connecting with fans all across the world with this show"

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, and

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served as opening acts on select dates. In July, Orianthi cancelled several appearances before announcing she was leaving the second half of the tour. On February 9, 2011, it was confirmed on Lambert's official website that a CD/DVD combo of the tour would be released on March 22, 2011.

Opening acts

(North America) (select dates) *

(North America) (select dates) *Seth Haapu (New Zealand) *The Monday Box (Finland) *Viktorious (Sweden) *Random Hero (Germany) *Mytoybox (England) *Carrie Mac (Scotland) *The Canyons (Los Angeles)

Set list

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Tour dates

;Music festivals and other miscellaneous performances :This concert is a part of the 2010 WSPK K*Fest :This concert is a part of the 2010 Chesaning Showboat Music Festival :This concert is a part of the 11th Annual Common Ground Music Festival :This concert is a part of The 2010 Orange County Fair :This concert is a part of The 2010

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:This concert is a part of the 2010 International de Montgolfières de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu :This concert is a part of The 2010 On the Waterfront Festival :This concert is a part of The 2010 Rays Summer Concert Series :This concert is a part of The 2010 Puyallup Fair :These concerts are a part of the 2010 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix ;Rescheduled shows

Box office score data

Broadcast and recordings

It was announced on February 9, 2011 that a CD/DVD compilation entitled ''

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'' will be released. The show was recorded on the August 31st date in

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at Clowes Memorial Hall. The concert was directed by Doug Spangenberg and will "feature 12 tracks plus a bonus cut."

Personnel

*Choreographer: Brooke Wendle *Musical Director:

Monte Pittman Monte Lee Pittman (born November 19, 1975) is an American musician and studio musician based in Los Angeles, known largely as Madonna's long-time guitarist and for playing for heavy metal band Prong (band), Prong. He has also worked as a solo a ...

*Make-up Artist:

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;Band *Dancers: Taylor Green, Sasha Mallory, Terrance Spencer and Brooke Wendle *Drums:

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(June 4 – September 15), Isaac Carpenter (September 17 – December 16) *Guitar:

*Bass guitar: Tommy Joe Ratliff *Keyboards:

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*Supporting Vocals: Camila Grey and Monte Pittman

External links

Adam Lambert official website

References

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