Michael Bolton’s nephew, Adam Christoferson, is currently under the reality TV spotlight, sparking discussions about his celebrity relative’s identity. His connection to Bolton has stirred curiosity among Claim to Fame Season 3 fans.
The show revolves around contestants with famous family ties who compete to keep their connections a secret while trying to figure out the identities of other contestants’ celebrity relatives.
#GoHawks #12thMan #SuperBowlXLVIII @DangeRussWilson pic.twitter.com/wpExWpd6OD
— Adam Christoferson (@adamwritessongs) February 22, 2014
Adam played his cards close to his chest right from the start, giving minor hints about his celebrity uncle. However, viewers quickly caught on after watching his ‘Two Truths and a Lie’ on the show.
Moreover, Adam said his famous relative is his uncle, an actor who won a Grammy and was famous in the 80s and 90s.
While not an actor, many started pointing fingers towards Michael Bolton, who has won two Grammys and was popular throughout mostly the 80s.
Michael Bolton is proud of his nephew for following his passion to help people through music!
Michael Bolton, known for his soulful hits and powerful voice, was the former lead singer of the hard rock band Blackjack from 1979 to 1989. His nephew Adam began his musical journey at eight when his father bought him a drum set.
Growing up, Adam established an organization called Musical Intervention, through which he helps and works together with the homeless. Furthermore, he credits music (a big part of which is his uncle) as a significant influence in his life.
Regarding the community of Musical Intervention, Adam said, “Everybody who comes through our doors is a valuable asset to the creative community,” indicating that it is a safe space for those trying to grow creatively.
Furthermore, Adam says his uncle helped his family a lot, and music came to him as a saving grace for his mother.
Very proud of my nephew @explorethesong for the work he's doing with the homeless in New Haven https://t.co/iCLBgrnQme
— Michael Bolton (@mbsings) September 20, 2016
Adam and Bolton admire and respect each other. In the past, Bolton has been vocal about his pride in Adam, especially regarding his project to help people through music.
In 2016, expressing his pride in his nephew’s work, Bolton shared a video of his nephew’s organization on X and wrote, “Very proud of my nephew for the work he’s doing with the homeless in New Haven.”
Similarly, Adam is also proud of himself for having come as far as he did. Remembering his beginning, he said, “It really is a flashback because a lot of things I set out to do when I was 17 years old have actually come to fruition.”
Learning about the personal connection between Michael Bolton and his lovely nephew, Adam, provided a deeper understanding of both Adam’s motivations and his uncle’s influence on his life for the fans.
Additional Information
- According to Adam Christoferson’s LinkedIn profile, he seems to have attended Southern Connecticut State University, where he got a Bachelor of Science degree.
- Michael Bolton has won two Grammy awards throughout his career, the first in 1990 and the second in 1992. Both times, the award was for the Male Pop Vocal Performance.
- Both parents of Adam Christoferson suffer from schizophrenia, which motivated him to establish Musical Intervention to help others in need just like his parents.
