This summer, Adam Lambert will be embarking on his first US headlining tour ever as he continues to support “For Your Entertainment,” his debut album from last fall.

After a few performances in May for radio station major market events, Lambert will launch his “Glam Nation” in Wilkes-Barre PA on June 4. The outing of 19 cities will consist of casino and theater stops across the country will be wrapping up in Saint Petersburg FL on September 18. Additional shows will be announced at a later date.

Opening support will be provided by Allison Iraheta, fellow former “Idol” contestant, along with Orianthi, Australian songwriter/singer, who will perform during most of the shows as well.

Tickets for some of the shows are currently available through Ticketmaster.

Lambert in November released “For Your Entertainment,” his debut studio set, on RCA Records. His album debuted on Billboard’s 200 chart debuted in the No. 3 spot, featuring songs written by a number of guest writers. “Whatchya Want From Me” was written by Pink, “A Loaded Smile” by Linda Perry and “Fever” by Lady Gaga among other writers.

“Whatchya Want From Me,” the second single from the album, made waves on multiple Billboard charts. Currently it is in the No. 8 spot on Billboard’s Top Digital Songs chart as well as the No. 9 spot on the Adult Pop Songs chart. The song’s video currently is streaming on Lambert’s website.

2010 Adam Lambert Concert Tour
May 2010
15 – Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center
22 – Mansfield, MA – Comcast Center

June 2010
4 – Wilkes-Barre, PA – F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
5 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
6 – Fishkill, NY – Dutchess Stadium
8 – Toledo, OH – The Omni
10 – Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Casino Stir Concert Cove
11 – Mahnomen, MN – Shooting Star Casino
12 – Prior Lake, MN – Mystic Lake Casino
14 – Columbus, OH – Lifestyle Communities Pavilion
15 – Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theatre
17 – Hammond, IN – The Venue at Horseshoe Casino
18 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
19 – Toronto, Ontario – Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
22 – New York, NY – Nokia Theatre Times Square
24 – Mashantucket, CT – MGM Grand at Foxwoods
26 – Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa

July 2010
15 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland by AMC
28 – Costa Mesa, CA – Pacific Amphitheatre

August 2010
13 – Bethlehem, PA – Sands Riverplace

September 2010
18 – Saint Petersburg, FL – Tropicana Field

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