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Bryan Adams Drops “51st State” Protest Song on Canada Day

7/2/2026

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Bryan Adams released protest single “51st State” on Canada Day, July 1 2026, targeting U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation comments.
The track premiered on YouTube and other social-media sites and attacks Trump’s tariff threats toward Canada.
Adams said the chorus warns listeners to respect Canada and rejects becoming a “51st State.”
The single ties to his 2025 album Roll with the Punches and a tour of 13 Canadian cities.

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Bryan Adams released protest single “51st State” on Canada Day, July 1 2026, targeting U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation comments.
The track premiered on YouTube and other social-media sites and attacks Trump’s tariff threats toward Canada.
Adams said the chorus warns listeners to respect Canada and rejects becoming a “51st State.”
The single ties to his 2025 album Roll with the Punches and a tour of 13 Canadian cities.