If anyone knows how to honour Cher, it’s Adam Lambert.
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While attending the 41st annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C., the “American Idol” alum paid tribute to the iconic musician with a powerful rendition of her song “Believe”.
Backed by a full orchestra, Lambert belted out the hit dance track, transforming it into an emotional ballad, closing out the performance with one of his classic high notes.
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Not only did the 36-year-old receive a standing ovation from the audience at the Kennedy Center but brought the 72-year-old honouree to tears.
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Following Lambert’s tear-jerking take on the upbeat 1998 classic, Cher tweeted her love and admiration for the “If I Had You” hitmaker.
The music icon got another surprise during the broadcast, with Cyndi Lauper performing “If I Could Turn Back Time”.
Viewers noticed that Cher shouted to Lauper, “You told me you were going to Los Angeles!”. “I lied!” Lauper replied.
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Later in the show, Lauper and Lambert performed an amazing duet of Cher’s “I Got You Babe”.
Check out Lambert’s powerful rendition of “Believe” above.
