Adam Lambert, famed for his remarkable journey from “American Idol” finalist to Queen’s lead singer, sang a captivating rendition of Cher’s legendary 1998 single, “Believe,” at the 2019 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors. This distinguished event, hosted on December 26, 2018, at the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, D.C., honors lifetime achievements in the performing arts. Lambert’s performance was memorable, as she paid tribute to Cher, one of the event’s prominent honorees.

In a surprising twist, Lambert reworked “Believe” into a melancholy ballad, abandoning its original energetic and rhythmic flair. This soulful rendition moved Cher to tears.

Cher’s Emotional Response

Lambert’s performance had a lasting impact on Cher, greatly moving her. Weeks after the event, Cher shared her tremendous emotions on Twitter, calling the performance “BEYOND COMPREHENSION.”

View the video below to see Adam Lambert’s heartfelt performance of “Believe” at the Kennedy Center Honors, which connected with the legendary Cher.