On Wednesday, CBS aired the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, including acting Queen frontman Adam Lambert delivering an emotional cover of Cher’s 1998 mega-hit “Believe” that moved audience members to tears.
Towards the end of his rendition, cameras panned to Cher, who could be seen wiping tears from her eyes.
The 36-year-old performed “Believe” as a tribute to the Moonstruck actress, 72, who was a guest of honor at the services. The event also honored Reba McEntire, composer Philip Glass, saxophonist Wayne Shorter and the cast of Hamilton.
Watch Lambert’s performance, below:
(For those outside the U.S., try watching the performance below:)
Lambert also joined Cyndi Lauper, 65, to sing “I’ve Got You Babe,” a Sonny Bono and Cher original.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Lambert’s stunning tribute:
Adam Lambert sang that song like the love of his life just left him before he walked on stage. He was amazing BRAVO #KCHonors #KennedyCenterHonors pic.twitter.com/tB9To0jeLb
— mssupersonic (@JaclynYocum2) December 27, 2018
Is there a genre @adamlambert can't interpret or has one not been invented yet? #KennedyCenterHonors
— Ilana Keller (@IlanaKeller) December 27, 2018
.@adamlambert's incredible version of @Cher's "Believe" on #KennedyCenterHonors is proof that all of those of us who obsessed about him on American Idol can say, "We told you so." So there.
— Jim David (@ComicJimDavid) December 27, 2018
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