Bryan Guy Adams (born November 5, 1959) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, and photographer. He has sold an estimated 75 to more than 100 million records worldwide and is regarded as one of the best-selling music artists. Adams was the most-played artist on Canadian radio during the 2010s and has achieved numerous chart successes in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and other countries. Adams released his self-titled debut album, "Bryan Adams", in 1980. He gained wider recognition with the album "Cuts Like a Knife" (1983), which included the singles "Straight from the Heart" and "Cuts Like a Knife".