Adam Lambert is So Out with His Boyfriend Drake LaBry

Since becoming American Idol's runner-up on May 20, 27-year-old Adam Lambert has been stepping out with his interior designer/painter boyfriend 24-year-old Drake LaBry whom many Lambert fans recognize from the show. A source tells "He's been Adam's best friend and totally there with him through this whole [Idol] process. Several times he sat with Lambert's parents in the audience during the show."

Here are five things to know about Drake LaBry:

1. He's a Southern Gentleman
Despite being spotted partying at West Hollywood nightclubs like Guys & Dolls and shopping at Kitson, LaBry comes from Louisiana and has a Cajun accent to prove it. In fact, he still lives there � at least for now.

2. He's an Artistic Type
LaBry is an interior designer and a painter, but he is super normal and down-to-earth.

3. He's Been Inked
In addition to a tattoo on his arm, a source says he has two tattoos � birds, to be exact � on his chest.

4. He's No Fair-Weather Friend
LaBry and Lambert have been pals for years.

5. He's Got the Travel Bug
LaBry's backpacking trip with friends through France, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium and Spain was documented in a series of YouTube clips that include footage of him swimming, waiting for a train, watching Shetland ponies and dancing to his iPod in the Swiss Alps.

Source: binowgaylater