Omer Adam
Omer Adam (עומר אדם; born October 22, 1993) is an Israeli singer whose music fuses elements of Mizrahi music (a type of Middle Eastern music) with Western pop instrumentation. In 2023, Ynetnews named Adam "Israel's most famous singer".
Omer Adam

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- Name
- Omer Adam
- Born
- 22 October 1993
- Birthplace
- North Carolina, U.S.
- Occupation
- Singer
- Full name
- עומר אדם.
- Nationality
- Israel.
- Fields
- pop music, music of Mediterranea, music of Israel, Hebrew music and Mizrahi music.
- Languages
- Hebrew.
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Omer Adam (עומר אדם; born October 22, 1993) is an Israeli singer whose music fuses elements of Mizrahi music (a type of Middle Eastern music) with Western pop instrumentation. In 2023, Ynetnews named Adam "Israel's most famous singer".
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Key facts
• Name — Omer Adam • Native Name — עומר אדם • Born — 22 October 1993 • Birthplace — North Carolina, U.S. • Origin — Israel • Genre — Pop, Mizrahi music • Occupation — Singer • Instrument — Vocals • Years Active — 2009–present
Biography
Biography
Omer Adam was born in North Carolina, United States, to Israelis Sharon and Yaniv Adam. His father is of Mountain Jewish (Kavkazi) descent, and his mother is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. His father was a special forces officer in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) who served as deputy commander of the Shaldag Unit and Battalion 202 of the Paratroopers Brigade. Adam's paternal grandfather Shmuel served as a senior commander in the Israel Border Police. Adam is also related to Yekutiel Adam and Udi Adam, father and son generals in the IDF. When Adam was three years old, the family returned to Israel and settled at Mishmar HaShiv'a, a moshav. Adam grew up in Israel. During his mandatory national service in the IDF, he served in the Technology and Maintenance Corps. Adam wears a Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon watch. Adam observes Shabbat, wears tzitzit, and studies Torah.
Singing career
Singing career
Adam participated in season 7 of Kokhav Nolad (כוכב נולד), a popular Idol show in Israel until a blogger revealed that Adam was just 15 years and 7 months when he applied, while the minimum age is 16. Adam withdrew from the competition mid-way through the season. Zvika Hadar, host of the show, responded by saying: "The important thing is that Omer realized his mistake, apologized and took the right decision. Our role is to provide equal admission to all contestants, we cannot compromise on this case." • Illustration — Omer Adam during KoKhav Nolad in 2012 On June 15, 2011, Adam appeared in a live show attended by thousands in Caesarea Maritima, becoming the youngest artist to headline there. Adam performed at the Opening Ceremony of the 2017 Maccabiah Games on July 6, 2017. Adam had the biggest selling song in Israel in 2017–18 with "Two Crazy People" (שני משוגעים), surpassing Eurovision 2018 winner "Toy" by Netta Barzilai. Stav Beger was a key producer in both songs. In 2019, Adam, then considered Israel’s most popular recording artist, turned down an offer to appear in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv, as it would involve performing on Shabbat. In November 2020, Adam joined 39 other Israeli artists to record Katan Aleinu, a charity single benefitting hospitals battling the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, Adam moved to Dubai with his previous partner, Israeli model Yael Shelbia, later returning to Israel. In 2025, Adam performed in Madison Square Garden, New York City. The concert was sold out.
Albums
Albums
• 2010: Namess Mimekh (Melting because of you) (נמס ממך) • 2012: Good Boy Bad Boy (ילד טוב ילד רע) • 2013: Music and Quiet (מוזיקה ושקט) • 2015: Modeh Ani (מודה אני) • 2017: After All These Years (אחרי כל השנים) • 2020: Omer (עומר) • 2023: End of the World (סוף העולם) • 2024: Broken Rhythms (לחנים שבורים) • 2025: Symptoms of a Breakup (תסמינים של פרידה) • 2026: Part of Eternity (חלק מהנצח)
EPs
EPs
• 2019: 5 Boom! (5 בום) • 2021: The 8 • 2021: 3 • 2022: Lecha'orah (לכאורה) • 2024: 5 Nights (חמישה לילות)
Identity
Identity
Omer Adam is classed in the genre music of Mediterranea. Recorded with the occupation songwriter. Recorded as singer, musician and songwriter. Recorded at birth as עומר אדם.
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Israel and United States.
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North Carolina.
Birth place
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reference work
- “Omer Adam”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q2918713: Omer Adam
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- 1.Ohana, Lior. From Tel Aviv to Dubai: Inside the glamorous new life of Omer Adam. Ynetnews. 2023-04-01.
- 2.עומר שלום לדרכון. November 17, 2019.
- 3.ראיון עם עומר אדם, נסיך המיינסטרים החדש. April 2015.
- 4.ראיון עם עומר אדם, נסיך המיינסטרים החדש. mako. April 1, 2015.
- 5.עומר אדם בראיון על הגיוס והאלבום החדש. February 2, 2012.
- 6.מאור בן הרוש. יצאו לנו העיניים: השעון החדש של עומר אדם עולה כמו הבית שלכם. 2025-11-16.
- 7.צוף צימרינג. עומר אדם עונד את שיא היוקרה: זה שווי השעון שלו. 2025-11-16.
- 8.Danan, Deborah. From pop stars to tefillin pop-ups, Oct. 7 changed how Israel’s ‘somewhat observant’ practice Judaism. Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 9 January 2026.
- 9.nrg.co.il: עומר אדם התפוטר מ כוכב נולד (in Hebrew)
- 10.Interview by Avi Shoshan on Xnet: עומר אדם עושה היסטוריה (in Hebrew)
- 11.Ynet: עומר אדם פרש מ כוכב נולד (in Hebrew)
- 12.Ynet: האדם העליון: עומר אדם כבש את קיסריה (in Hebrew)
- 13.Walla: להיות אדם: עומר אדם בא מוכן להופעת הבכורה בקיסריה (in Hebrew)
- 14."Maccabiah marriage: A surprise proposal turned surprise wedding" The Jerusalem Post.
- 15.Not just Netta and 'Toy': The best Israeli music of 2018. Haaretz.com.
- 16.Omer Adam: I won't violate Shabbat to appear at Eurovision. The Jerusalem Post. 2019-01-17.
- 17.Steinberg, Jessica. 'We Got This' is rallying cry of new Static song for COVID-19. The Times of Israel.
- 18.JNS. Israeli Singer Opens Madison Square Garden Show With Patriotic Video. Baltimore Jewish Times. 2025-10-21.
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