BRYAN ADAMS
Words: Press
September 9th, 2026 - Today, Bryan Adams announces How’s It Goin’, his new studio album and a deeply personal musical love letter to Canada, arriving November 6th, 2026, via BAD Records.
Rooted in the people, places, landscapes and stories that have shaped his home country, How’s It Goin’ sees Adams turn his unmistakable songwriting and voice towards home. Drawing on country, folk and rock, the album explores a distinctly Canadian musical landscape - at once expansive and intimate, cinematic and personal.
For Adams, the album began with a single song inspired by Canada’s east coast and grew into something much bigger: a collection of stories about the country he has called home throughout his life.
“The idea was simply to make a record about Canada,” says Adams. “It started with writing the song for the documentary Canada’s Wild Eastern Edge and after doing so much research, I was inspired to start writing more songs about Canada. Musically it took me somewhere a little different too, which made the whole thing exciting.”
That sense of discovery runs throughout How’s It Goin’. From landscapes and history to extraordinary characters and moments in the Canadian story, Adams finds inspiration in the familiar and the unexpected, creating an album that celebrates the country through his own distinctly personal lens.
Among the album’s 12 songs are ‘Diesel and Dirt’, ‘How’s It Goin’, ‘Iron Ribbon’, ‘The Battle of Lundy’s Lane’, ‘51st State’ and ‘The Ballad of Terry Fox’, the latter one of the most poignant moments on the album, and Adams’ tribute to one of Canada’s most inspirational figures. The song will also feature in the forthcoming documentary film about Terry Fox, Run Terry Run.
At its heart, How’s It Goin’ is about home: the vast landscapes, the characters, the history, the humour, the resilience and the stories that make Canada what it is. It is Adams looking back at the country that shaped him while discovering new ways to tell its stories.
The album will be released across CD and LP, with the LP housed in a gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves, obi and shrink wrap. A special A4 hardback book edition will also be available, featuring the album on CD, song lyrics and images connected to the stories and subjects explored across the record.
Rooted in the people, places, landscapes and stories that have shaped his home country, How’s It Goin’ sees Adams turn his unmistakable songwriting and voice towards home. Drawing on country, folk and rock, the album explores a distinctly Canadian musical landscape - at once expansive and intimate, cinematic and personal.
For Adams, the album began with a single song inspired by Canada’s east coast and grew into something much bigger: a collection of stories about the country he has called home throughout his life.
“The idea was simply to make a record about Canada,” says Adams. “It started with writing the song for the documentary Canada’s Wild Eastern Edge and after doing so much research, I was inspired to start writing more songs about Canada. Musically it took me somewhere a little different too, which made the whole thing exciting.”
That sense of discovery runs throughout How’s It Goin’. From landscapes and history to extraordinary characters and moments in the Canadian story, Adams finds inspiration in the familiar and the unexpected, creating an album that celebrates the country through his own distinctly personal lens.
Among the album’s 12 songs are ‘Diesel and Dirt’, ‘How’s It Goin’, ‘Iron Ribbon’, ‘The Battle of Lundy’s Lane’, ‘51st State’ and ‘The Ballad of Terry Fox’, the latter one of the most poignant moments on the album, and Adams’ tribute to one of Canada’s most inspirational figures. The song will also feature in the forthcoming documentary film about Terry Fox, Run Terry Run.
At its heart, How’s It Goin’ is about home: the vast landscapes, the characters, the history, the humour, the resilience and the stories that make Canada what it is. It is Adams looking back at the country that shaped him while discovering new ways to tell its stories.
The album will be released across CD and LP, with the LP housed in a gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves, obi and shrink wrap. A special A4 hardback book edition will also be available, featuring the album on CD, song lyrics and images connected to the stories and subjects explored across the record.
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About Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams is a Grammy and JUNO Award-winning singer, songwriter and recording artist whose career spans more than four decades. One of Canada’s most celebrated musical exports, Adams continues to perform for audiences around the world. His music reflects a lifelong commitment to storytelling, authenticity and the enduring power of rock and roll.
- How’s it Goin’
- Highway 16
- Diesel & Dirt
- The Battle Of Lundy’s Lane
- The Ballad Of Terry Fox
- 51st State
- When Canada Joined Newfoundland
- A Handful Of Gold
- Iron Ribbon
- The Bridge
- Canada’s Wild Eastern Edge
- Heave Away
- Lake Ontario *
About Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams is a Grammy and JUNO Award-winning singer, songwriter and recording artist whose career spans more than four decades. One of Canada’s most celebrated musical exports, Adams continues to perform for audiences around the world. His music reflects a lifelong commitment to storytelling, authenticity and the enduring power of rock and roll.
Photo courtesy of Bryan Adams