Bryan Adams has announced his brand-new studio album, How's It Goin', arriving 6 November 2026 via Bad Records. Described as "a record about Canada," the album blends country, folk and rock into a rootsy, storytelling-driven set that celebrates his homeland.
The title track landed on October 9, 2026, accompanied by its official video, giving fans the first taste of the project. Below, find the full 13-track tracklist, the singles so far and every key detail about Bryan Adams' new record.
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Album Details
Album: How's It Goin'
Artist: Bryan Adams
Release Date: 6 November 2026
Label: Bad Records
Genre: Country, folk and rock — a Canada-themed record
Formats: Digital, CD, LP (gatefold red/white splatter), A4 hardback book edition
Pre-orders: Live now
The album arrives in a busy autumn for veteran hitmakers, following the rollout of Sheryl Crow's Pick You Up album and Paul Simon's Quiet Celebration album.
Tracklist
All 13 songs on How's It Goin' (track titles only):
- 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 (digital-only bonus track)
The Canada Concept
How's It Goin' is a record about Canada through and through. The title track sets the tone, while "The Ballad of Terry Fox" — which also appears in the Run Terry Run documentary — honours one of the country's most beloved heroes. "51st State" lands as a tariff-era anthem with its tongue firmly in its cheek, and "Canada's Wild Eastern Edge" carries special weight: the entire project began as a song written for that very documentary. Fans of story-driven records like John Legend's Muse album will find a similarly personal thread running through these songs.
Singles So Far
The rollout began on October 9, 2026, when the title track arrived alongside its official video. "The Ballad of Terry Fox" has also been featured in the Run Terry Run documentary, widening the album's reach beyond Adams' core audience.
To celebrate the release, Adams will play three in-store shows with Q&A sessions: October 16 at Norwich UEA, October 17 at Leeds TESTBED and October 18 at Kingston Circuit. Much like Aerosmith's Hollywood Bowl comeback, these intimate dates put Adams face to face with his fans.
Watch the Official Video
Watch the official video for the title track below. While you're here, catch up on other autumn releases like Jamie T's Ghosts album.
FAQs
When does the album release?
How's It Goin' releases on 6 November 2026 via Bad Records.
How many tracks are on it?
The album features 13 tracks, including the digital-only bonus track "Lake Ontario".
What is the album about?
It is a record about Canada, blending country, folk and rock across songs inspired by Canadian people, places and stories.
Where can fans pre-order?
Pre-orders are live now for the digital, CD, LP and A4 hardback book editions.
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