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CulturePublished: 1 July 2026 at 14:37

Bryan Adams Releases New Single '51st State' on Canada Day, Celebrates Unity

Legendary Canadian rock musician Bryan Adams marked Canada Day by releasing a new song '51st State,' a tribute to Canadian identity and togetherness. He is set to perform in Riga next May.

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On Canada Day, July 1, world-renowned musician Bryan Adams dropped his new single '51st State.' The song expresses pride in his homeland and calls on Canadians to recognize shared values despite regional, cultural, or generational differences.

Adams' new track combines his signature catchy melodies with emotionally charged songwriting. It serves as a musical tribute to the people, communities, and values that have shaped Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific and the Arctic Ocean.

The title '51st State' ironically addresses absurd assumptions that Canada would be better off becoming something else, but the main message is unity, optimism, and a sense of belonging. The artist himself explains: 'I wanted to write a song about Canada because it's my home. We are united by much more than divides us. This song is a tribute to the pride and spirit of my fellow Canadians. Everything else is just noise.'

Bryan Adams, a Grammy and JUNO award winner with a career spanning over four decades, remains one of the most recognizable Canadian music figures worldwide. The single is now available on all major streaming platforms.

For Latvian fans, there is special news: next year on May 10, Mother's Day, Bryan Adams will give his biggest concert in Latvia to date at the Xiaomi Arena in Riga.

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