'Glee' star Alex Newell lands record deal with Atlantic imprint Deep Well Records, Wade 'Unique' Adams actor to release debut album [VIDEO]

Alex Newell is the latest Glee star to sign a record contract. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the new star of the FOX musical dramedy has signed with Atlantic Records. The actor/singer will release his debut album in the coming year.

The 21-year-old Massachusetts native is best known for portraying Wade "Unique" Adams on Glee after coming in second on the first season of reality competition The Glee Project, which sought out new talent for the show. Newell's role on Glee as a male-to-female transgender student was so popular that his two episode arc was promoted to a series regular position. Newell's popularity on the show and his own unique voice are what helped land him his record contract.

"While working with Alex on Glee, I immediately realized how broad and unique his talent was and knew that he would be a great addition to the Deep Well/Atlantic Records family," said Adam Anders, a producer on Glee and record executive, whose imprint Deep Well Records will release Newell's debut album.

"I am thrilled to join this new family and take another step in my career. Singing is my passion and to now have the opportunity to make my own record is a dream come true!" Newell told THR. "I can't thank my new Atlantic and Deep Well family enough for welcoming me with open arms."

As Wade "Unique" Adams on Glee, Newell is best known for performing "Boogie Shoes" in the season three episode "Saturday Night Glee-ver."

Check out the gender-bending performance below.