Bryan Adams, whose career began in the mid-1970s, is a British-Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist and photographer from Kingston, Ontario. Known for his raspy yet melodic vocals and arena-sized rock anthems, Adams emerged from folk clubs to become one of Canada’s most iconic global music exports. His breakthrough arrived with Cuts Like a Knife (1983), featuring “Straight from the Heart,” which marked his first U.S. top-ten hit. He followed with the diamond-certified Reckless (1984) propelled by timeless tracks like “Run to You,” “Summer of ’69” and the U.S. No. 1 power ballad “Heaven.” In 1991, Adams released the global anthem “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You,” reaching No. 1 in 19 countries and earning a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media. The accompanying album, Waking Up the Neighbours topped charts worldwide and sold over 16 million copies. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Adams continued to deliver major hits with ballads like “Please Forgive Me,” “All for Love” and “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?” earning multiple Grammy nominations and solidifying his status as a global rock legend. In recent years, he has returned with renewed creativity—re-recording his classics, releasing four albums in 2022 including So Happy It Hurts and announced a new album Roll With the Punches for August 2025, accompanied by a 40-date world tour. A recipient of a Grammy Award, 20 Juno Awards, and inductions into multiple Halls of Fame—including the Canadian Music Hall of Fame—Adams has sold over 75 million records worldwide. With his signature voice, enduring catalog of rock anthems and vibrant live performances, Bryan Adams remains a premier headliner for arenas, festivals, corporate events and global concert stages.