Bryan Adams releases Canada Day single '51st State'

musicJul 1, 2026511,170

Bryan Adams released a Canada Day single titled "51st State" on July 1 as a pro-Canada, sovereignty-defending song. Adams calls the track a "tribute to the pride and spirit of my fellow Canadians" and sings "We’ll never be the 51st state," positioning the song as a rebuttal to talk of annexation and as an anti-Trump protest anthem. An official lyric video was published alongside the release and listeners are adding the song to Canada Day playlists. Adams also invoked respect for First Nations and a commitment to truth and reconciliation in his Canada Day messaging. Supporters have framed the song as a modern patriotic anthem for the holiday, while critics opposing Canada Day celebrations continue to note differing views on the date.

𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐉.𝐒. 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐝𝐚 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 ¬1𝜄 = 𝗇𝗈𝗍 𝗈𝗇𝖾 𝗂𝗈𝗍𝖺

@ajsdecepida.bsky.social

Bryan Adams takes jab at ‘51st state’ rhetoric with 🇨🇦 Canada Day release 🍁 New single “tribute to the pride and spirit of my fellow Canadians” ☟ calgaryherald.com/entertainmen...

39545d ago

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Erin 🇨🇦6

I wouldn’t call it a jab. I would call it a tribute and a call to action.

Charlie Angus

@charlieangus104.bsky.social

It's hot summer in Canada and Bryan Adams shows up to remind us why Canada will never break. We take care of our own. Fuck you MAGA. We need you on @meidascanada.ca anada Bryan. Come and share the story. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyyF...

22445d ago

Mojo Kemp 🇨🇦🐸3

Great track. 🇨🇦 Thanks for sharing!

85 seconds to midnight ⚜️🇨🇦🇺🇦🇪🇺2

This song is too polite.

Rockenellen2

He’s our hero today on Canada’s birthday🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

johng4995.bsky.social2

Excellent, eh !!! 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

HambonePA1

Only a few years ago, Bryan Adams was busy spewing MAGA conspiracy theories about COVID.

Sparrow Kemp (she/her)1

love this tune! Thanks to Bryan and thanks to you for sharing it, Charlie.

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Peter in Vancouver 🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈💉💪5

SORRY NOT SORRY: NEVER 51st STATE: 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦💪

Tod Maffin 🇨🇦

@todmaffin.com

My gift to you this Canada Day 🇨🇦 (it starts slow, but trust me, hang in there...) #canadaday #canada www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k7O...

5544d ago

Critical Criminology

@critcrim.bsky.social

No Pride in Genocide Fuck Canada On Anti-Canada Day in Vancouver. #LandBack #CanadaDay

Sticker on street box. Upside down bloody maple leaf.

3445d ago

Toronto Star

@thestar.com

Searching for a new song for your Canada Day playlist? Canadian icon Bryan Adams may have just released the one, perfect for celebrating Canada and bashing recent threats against the country. “Let me give you some advice, mister,” Adams sings, “We’ll never be the 51st state.”

3045d ago

The Ubiquitous J-Man

@theubiquitousj-man.bsky.social

We'll never be the 51st state': Bryan Adams releases protest song for Canada Day! 😎🇨🇦🎉 youtu.be/LyyFIbaU45w #CanadaDay #CanadaDay2026 #Canada

1345d ago

Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella

@juliefrancella.com

Today is #CanadaDay. Equivalent to the USA’s 4th of July. A lot of people have asked me how Indigenous people feel about Canada Day. The short answer? There is no single Indigenous perspective. So here’s mine.

1945d ago

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Tracy L Cooper 📎5

I feel the same about our 4th.

Marie In Atlanta3

Much of what @juliefrancella.com says in her post is equally relevant to the impending US Independence Day. How ever you observe (or don't), be sure to watch her post and commit to advocating for justice for Indigenous people. 👇🏼

Lisa 🇨🇦

@pinkmouse.bsky.social

4th up: Bryan Adams - Summer of ’69 🇨🇦🍁 Bryan Adams is an iconic Canadian singer, songwriter, & photographer. Born in '59, he rose to international superstardom in the '80s with legendary anthems like Heaven & (Everything I Do) I Do It for You. He has sold over 100 million records worldwide.

2145d ago

Be Steel My Heart 💛💙

@genuinejavajunkie.bsky.social

Good morning. Almost shared this one the other day for first song you heard by an artist, until I realized it was your "favorite" artist. 🤦🏼‍♀️😄 I can still vividly recall this video that MTV played constantly. Cuts Like a Knife - Bryan Adams 🎸 #BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge #CanadaDay 🇨🇦

2745d ago

𝓙𝓮𝓪𝓷 𖹭.ᐟ7

Good morning, Be! Oh yeah, seen him right after I got out of the military & have always loved this hot Canadian rocker. Lol

Kas from Canada!

@kasmac.bsky.social

Thank you Bryan Adams! Just released today for Canada Day!!!!! FUCK YOU TRUMP! www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyyF...

1345d ago

Happytobe23

@happytobemein23.bsky.social

#BreakingKindSongs #MusicChallenge July 1️⃣ - Canada Day 🇨🇦: And this because the video is so much fun! The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You…Bryan Adams www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc_0...

2545d ago

JeffTrnka

@jefftrnka.bsky.social

Bryan Adams - '51st State' (Official Lyric Video) True north strong and free ! youtu.be/LyyFIbaU45w?...

1545d ago

LLFella 🇨🇦 🇺🇦

@lizafella.bsky.social

Happy birthday to us. Deep respect to the First Nations who have endured so much. Let us always work for truth & reconciliation. #CanadaDay

1345d ago

Stereogum

@stereogum.com

Happy Canada Day! Here is proud Canuck Bryan Adams' new Donald Trump protest song "51st State":

1745d ago

Iona Fyfe

@ionafyfe.bsky.social

Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦🍁 Sending love from Scotland to our Canadian cousins with a wee sing song. Scarborough Settler's Lament was written by a Scots immigrant. Sandy Glendinning was one of the many Scots who settled in the bold highlands east of Toronto in the 1800s. #Emigration #CanadaDay #Scotland

1145d ago

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