Adam Lambert, known for his rise to prominence on “American Idol” and as the lead vocalist of Queen, performed a soulful rendition of Cher’s 1998 song “Believe” at the 2019 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors.

This distinguished event, televised live from the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, D.C. on December 26, 2018, celebrates lifetime artistic achievements. Lambert’s performance was a standout, paying tribute to Cher, one of the event’s prestigious honorees.

Turning “Believe” into a Heartfelt Ballad. In a startling change, Lambert transformed “Believe” into a poignant ballad, a dramatic contrast to its original energetic and rhythmic essence. Cher was visibly moved to tears by this emotionally charged performance of the song. Cher’s Deeply Touched Response

Lambert’s interpretation had a tremendous and long-term impact on Cher. Weeks after the ceremony, she took to Twitter to express her overwhelming emotions, calling the performance “BEYOND COMPREHENSION.”

Watch the video below to experience the depth of emotion in Adam Lambert’s delivery of “Believe” at the Kennedy Center Honors, which touched the heart of the famous Cher.