Bryan Adams's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Bryan Adams.

Bryan Adams is a highly successful Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, and photographer. He's one of the best-selling music artists globally, with estimated sales ranging from 75 to over 100 million records and singles. Adams dominated Canadian radio in the 2010s and has achieved widespread recognition with numerous top-15 singles in Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the music industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1982: Voted Canada's Best Male Singer

In 1982, The Music Express national popular opinion poll voted him Canada's best male singer.

1983: Juno Award for Best Male Vocalist

In 1983, Bryan Adams won the Juno Award for Best Male Vocalist, marking the first of several consecutive wins in this category.

1984: Release of Reckless Album

In 1984, Bryan Adams released his Canadian and US number one album, Reckless, which became the first album by a Canadian to be certified diamond in Canada. The album's six charting singles included "Run to You", "Summer of '69", and the number one hit "Heaven".

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1985: Album of the Year Juno Award

In 1985, Bryan Adams won the Juno Award for Album of the Year for his album Reckless.

1986: Debut Album Certified Gold

In 1986, Bryan Adams's self-titled debut album, released in February 1980, was certified gold in Canada.

1986: MTV Award for Best Stage Performance

In 1986, the song "It's Only Love" by Bryan Adams and Tina Turner won an MTV award for Best Stage Performance. In 1986 the song "It's Only Love" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.

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1987: Juno Award for Best Male Vocalist

In 1987, Bryan Adams won the Juno Award for Best Male Vocalist, one of his consecutive wins from 1983 to 1987.

April 20, 1990: Member of the Order of Canada

On April 20, 1990, Bryan Adams was made a Member of the Order of Canada.

1991: Release of "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" and Waking Up the Neighbours album

In 1991, Bryan Adams released "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You", which reached number one in at least 19 countries and became one of the best-selling singles of all time. The song was included on his album Waking Up the Neighbours, also released in 1991, which was a worldwide number one album.

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1992: Grammy Award Win

In 1992, Bryan Adams won a Grammy Award for Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television.

May 6, 1998: Officer of the Order of Canada

On May 6, 1998, Bryan Adams was promoted to Officer of the Order of Canada.

2002: Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal

In 2002, Bryan Adams received the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal.

2006: Lead Award for Fashion Photography

In 2006, Bryan Adams won a Lead Award in Germany for his fashion photography.

2007: Golden Globe Nomination

In 2007, Bryan Adams was nominated for his fifth Golden Globe for songwriting for the film Bobby.

May 1, 2010: Governor General's Awards in Performing Arts

On May 1, 2010, Bryan Adams received the Governor General's Awards in Performing Arts – Lifetime Artistic Achievement for his 30 years of contributions to the arts.