Adam Lambert is one more step closer to being the newest glam rock superstar.

The runner up for American Idol has signed deals with RCA Recordings and 19 Entertainment. He will start work on his debut album expected to come out this fall.

In a statement Lambert, 27, said I am really thrilled where we have come in terms of a collaborative and creative partnership. I am really looking forward to creating a very exciting album. We are on the exact same page 100 percent. We are all very anxious to start recording. This will be ridiculous so get ready!

American Idol executive producer and creator Simon Fuller sung the praises of Lambert in his statement. He said, to find an exceptional talent like Adam Lambert is very special and rare. I am thrilled absolutely that the platform that the world used to discover such a brilliant young talent was American Idol. He is unforgettable and very unique. He is certain to be one of tomorrow’s biggest stars.

This summer Lambert will be recording his album while he is on the road for a Idols Live Tour with ten of the other top contests. The tour kicks off in Portland, Oregon on July 5.

Fans can also check out the June 12 Rolling Stone cover featuring Adam Lambert. The cover story promises to answer all questions about Lambert’s sexuality.

On Monday it was announced that his year’s American Idol winner Kris Allen, who beat out Lambert during the shocking season finale, has also signed a recording deal.

Adam Lambert kept fans guessing about his sexuality for months.

However all the speculation comes to an end in Rolling Stone’s next issue where the runner-up for American Idol opens up to reveal finally that he is gay.

Lambert says, I don’t think anyone should be surprised hearing that I am gay.

He added, when it comes to my sexuality I am very proud. I fully embrace it. That’s just another part of who I am.

Lambert, 27, gracing the cover of Rolling Stone, in the issue also discusses his childhood as well as his early acknowledgement to himself that wasn’t like all the other boys.

When the time came to apply for American Idol’s eighth season of singing competition, Burning Man, the drug fueled event that is held in Northern Nevada, was what inspired Lambert to chase his dream and passions after having spent many years involved in musical theater.

Lambert told Rolling Stone, I knew this was my one chance for being taken seriously by the recording industry. It’s broad and fast. I realized all of us have our own personal power. Whatever it was that I wanted to really do, it was I who needed to make that happen.

For this glamtastic rocker what that meant was playing using his own rules.

Lambert says, I said to myself, I will glue rhinestones onto my eyelids!

Although his sexuality has now been announced publicly, the young singer does admit that there still are some aspects of his life that he would like to keep private.

He says, I just want to be a good singer. I’m not trying to be a leader for civil rights.

In the interview Lambert also discusses his American Idol experience, what his true thoughts are on Kris Allen, the winner, as well as the impact his sexuality had on his Idol run. It’s all detailed in the cover story for the issue of Rolling Stone that hits all the newsstands on Friday.