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David Ryan Adams (born November 5, 1974) is an American rock and country singer-songwriter. He has released 30 studio albums and three as a former member of Whiskeytown.

In 2000, Adams left Whiskeytown and released his debut solo album, Heartbreaker, to critical acclaim. The album was nominated for the Shortlist Music Prize. The following year, his profile increased with the release of the UK certified-gold Gold, which included the single "New York, New York". During this time, Adams worked on several unreleased albums, which were consolidated into a third solo release, Demolition (2002). Working at a prolific rate, Adams released the classic rock-influenced Rock N Roll (2003), after a planned album, Love Is Hell, was rejected by his Lost Highway label. As a compromise, Love Is Hell was released as two EPs and eventually released in its full-length state in 2004.

After breaking his wrist during a live performance, Adams took a hiatus and formed a backing band called the Cardinals, who supported him on his next four studio albums. In 2009, due to complications from Ménière's disease, Adams disbanded the Cardinals and took a break from music.[1] However, he returned to the music scene in 2010, releasing his 13th studio album, Ashes & Fire. Adams released his 14th album, Ryan Adams in 2014.

In 2015, Adams gained attention for his cover album 1989, a song-for-song cover of Taylor Swift's album of the same name. In 2019, several women accused Adams of sexual harassment, leading to a delay in the release of three planned albums. Adams later issued an apology and eventually released six more albums between 2020 and 2022. In addition to his own material, Adams has also produced albums for Willie Nelson, Jesse Malin, Jenny Lewis, and Fall Out Boy, and has collaborated with Counting Crows, Weezer, Norah Jones, America, Minnie Driver, Cowboy Junkies, Leona Naess, Toots and the Maytals, Beth Orton, and Krista Polvere. He has written Infinity Blues, a book of poems, and Hello Sunshine, a collection of poems and short stories.

Early life

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David Ryan Adams was born on November 5, 1974, in Jacksonville, North Carolina.[2] He is the middle child of three, with an older brother and younger sister.[3] His childhood has been described as "dysfunctional". His father left when he was five at which time he, his mother and his siblings had to move in with his grandparents since they became homeless as a result of the divorce. He has said in an interview, "I became who I am now because of my grandparents"[4] and of his grandmother "...she was like a mother to me."[5] His mother remarried when he was 13.

At the age of eight, Adams began writing short stories and limericks on his grandmother's typewriter. In his own words, "I started writing short stories when I was really into Edgar Allan Poe. Then later, when I was a teenager, I got really hard into cult fiction: Hubert Selby, Jr., Henry Miller, Jack Kerouac." At 14, Adams began learning to play an electric guitar his mother and stepfather had bought him and soon joined a local band named Blank Label. While they quickly disbanded, they did record a short three-track 7-inch record, in 1991.[6]

Adams dropped out of Jacksonville High School in 10th grade, at the age of 16, subsequently moving into bandmate Jere McIlwean's rental house, just outside Jacksonville.[7] Around this time, he played and performed with a number of local bands, most notably his and McIlwean's The Patty Duke Syndrome. After obtaining his GED, Adams left Jacksonville for Raleigh, shortly followed by McIlwean. The Patty Duke Syndrome broke up in 1994[8] after releasing a split 7-inch single with GlamourPuss.

Career

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Whiskeytown

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Following the breakup of his high school band, The Patty Duke Syndrome, Adams helped found Whiskeytown with Caitlin Cary, Eric "Skillet" Gilmore, Steve Grothmann and Phil Wandscher. Whiskeytown saw Adams move to alt-country, describing punk rock as "too hard to sing" in the title track of Whiskeytown's debut album Faithless Street. Whiskeytown was heavily influenced by a number of country-rock pioneers, most notably Gram Parsons.[9] The band quickly gained critical acclaim with the release of their second full-length album, Strangers Almanac, their first major label release. A third album, Pneumonia, was completed in 1999, but record label problems delayed its release. It was eventually released by Lost Highway in 2001, at which time the band was effectively done.

Solo career (2000–2004)

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Adams made his solo debut in 2000, with Heartbreaker (produced by Ethan Johns).[10] Emmylou Harris sang backup on "Oh My Sweet Carolina". Other backing vocals and instruments were provided by Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, Pat Sansone, and Kim Richey as Adams embraced a style more reminiscent of folk music. It was met with considerable critical success, but sales were slow.[11]

Adams released Gold, the follow-up to Heartbreaker, in 2001. It was well received. Adams, however, initially refused to promote the record through radio station meet-and-greets and other music-industry conventions, instead opting for more recording and some live dates.[citation needed] A video was eventually made for the album's first single, "New York, New York". The music video featured Adams performing in front of the city's skyline four days before the September 11 attacks. The video was played often on MTV and VH1 after the attacks and became Adams's breakthrough to mainstream music consumers.

Following the success of Gold, in 2002 Adams was blocked by his label from releasing his choice for a follow-up album. This would be the second time, the first being with Gold; Adams had recorded "the Suicide Handbook" which was rejected on the grounds that it was "too sad". The label opted this time around to cherry pick (without Adams' involvement) from four of Adams' recorded albums it had already dismissed as unreleasable (48 Hours, The Suicide Handbook, The Pinkhearts and The Swedish Sessions) to create Demolition, released in September 2002. Although the album garnered him more critical attention, it failed to sell as well as Gold. The same year, Adams produced Jesse Malin's first album, The Fine Art of Self Destruction, and later worked with Malin to form the punk-rock group The Finger (under the pseudonyms, "Warren Peace" and "Irving Plaza" respectively), who released two E.P.s which were collected together to form We Are Fuck You, released on One Little Indian Records in 2003. He also starred in a Gap advertisement with Willie Nelson, performing a cover of Hank Williams's "Move It on Over".

In May 2002, Adams joined Elton John on CMT Crossroads,[12] which brings together country artists with musicians from other genres. During the show, John referred to Adams as "fabulous one" and spoke of how Heartbreaker inspired him to record Songs from the West Coast, which at the time was his most successful album in several years. Also in 2002, Adams reportedly recorded a cover of The Strokes' debut album Is This It, though it has never been publicly released.[13]

In 2002 and 2003, Adams worked on recording Love Is Hell, intending to release it in 2003. Lost Highway Records deemed that it was not commercially viable and was reluctant to release it, leading Adams to go back to the studio. Two weeks later he returned to Lost Highway with Rock n Roll, which featured guest musicians including Melissa Auf der Maur, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, and Adams's girlfriend at the time, Parker Posey.[14] Adams' songwriting received additional exposure when Joan Baez included his song "In My Time of Need", from his debut release, on her 2003 album Dark Chords on a Big Guitar.

Also released in 2003, Adams formed a punk band called The Finger with Jesse Malin, Colin Burns, and Johnny T. Yerington.[1] The name derived from notorious early/mid-1990s Raleigh, North Carolina rock band Finger, of which Adams was a big fan. This light-hearted project allowed both artists to return to their punk backgrounds (Adams began his music career as singer for The Patty Duke Syndrome and Malin began his career in the hardcore punk band Heart Attack and more famously as the lead singer of D Generation). They began by releasing two EPs: We Are Fuck You and Punk's Dead Let's Fuck which were later collected to form the album We Are Fuck You that was released in 2003.

Adams and Lost Highway Records eventually agreed that the label would release Rock N Roll as well as Love Is Hell, on the condition that Love Is Hell be split into two EP installments. Rock N Roll and Love Is Hell, Pt. 1 were released in November 2003, followed by Love Is Hell, Pt. 2 in December. Both albums were well received by critics, and in May 2004 Love Is Hell was re-released as a full-length album.

Love Is Hell included a cover of Oasis' "Wonderwall", which Adams had previously performed live, and about which Noel Gallagher once said, "I never got my head round this song until I went to [see] Ryan Adams play and he did an amazing cover of it."[15] The song earned Adams a Grammy nomination for "Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance".[16]

While on tour to support Love Is Hell in January 2004, Adams fractured his wrist during a performance at the Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool. Adams fell off the end of the stage into the lowered orchestra pit six feet below, while performing "The Shadowlands". Dates from Adams's European and American tours had to be canceled as a result of his injury.[17]

Adams was featured on the album True Love by Toots and the Maytals, which won the Grammy Award in 2004 for Best Reggae Album, and showcased many notable musicians including Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Trey Anastasio, Gwen Stefani / No Doubt, Ben Harper, Bonnie Raitt, Manu Chao, The Roots, Keith Richards, Toots Hibbert, Paul Douglas, Jackie Jackson, Ken Boothe, and The Skatalites.[18]

The Cardinals (2005–2009)

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Main article: Ryan Adams and the Cardinals

The year 2005 saw Adams join with backing band the Cardinals to produce two albums, Cold Roses and Jacksonville City Nights. Cold Roses, a double album, included backing vocals from Rachael Yamagata on three songs; "Let It Ride", "Cold Roses" and "Friends". His second album of the year, Jacksonville City Nights, featured a duet with Norah Jones on "Dear John". As well as releasing two albums with The Cardinals, Adams released the solo album 29 late in the year.

Adams live with The Cardinals in November 2008

Adams befriended Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead, after first meeting him at the Jammys awards in New York in 2005. The two performed Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter's Grateful Dead classic, "Wharf Rat". Adams performed at subsequent outings of Phil Lesh and Friends, including a two-night stand at Red Rocks Amphitheatre outside of Denver, Colorado and on New Year's Eve 2005 at the Bill Graham Event Center in San Francisco. Throughout 2006, Lesh's live performances included compositions by Adams, including several from Cold Roses ("Cold Roses", "Let It Ride", and "Magnolia Mountain").

Adams produced Willie Nelson's album Songbird, while he and The Cardinals performed as Nelson's backing band. The album was released in October 2006. He also opened for Nelson at the Hollywood Bowl later that fall, a show that featured Phil Lesh on bass and multiple Grateful Dead songs. Late in 2006, Adams experimented with hip hop music, adding to his web site 18 albums worth of new recordings under various pseudonyms, featuring humorous and nonsensical lyrics, as well as covers of two Bob Dylan songs ("Isis" and "You're a Big Girl Now").

Adams released his ninth album on June 26, 2007, titled Easy Tiger.[19] The album includes many tracks which were debuted during 2006's tours, as well as other older tracks which were previously unreleased.

On October 23, 2007, Adams released Follow the Lights, an EP featuring three new songs: "Follow the Lights","Blue Hotel" and "My Love for You Is Real", along with live studio versions of other previously released songs and a cover of Alice in Chains' "Down In A Hole".[20] Adams also appeared as a guest musician on Cowboy Junkies' 2007 album and DVD Trinity Revisited, a 20th-anniversary re-recording of their classic album The Trinity Session. In 2007 Adams co-wrote a song with Australian singer-songwriter Krista Polvere for her debut record Here Be Dragons; he also played guitar and piano on the album, which was recorded in New York.[21]

A new album with The Cardinals, Cardinology was released on October 28, 2008.[22][23] Adams has also announced plans to release a book, entitled Infinity Blues.[24][25] According to Lost Highway chairman, Luke Lewis, there will be an "anthology" release in 2009, featuring several new songs.[26]

On January 14, 2009, Adams announced that he was quitting the Cardinals after their final show on March 20, 2009, at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Adams cited hearing loss due to Ménière's disease as well as disillusionment with the music industry, the media and audience behavior as reasons for his decision.[27][28][29][30] He also stated that he has been working on two new books, in addition to Infinity Blues.[31] The second book, released in the fall of 2009, is entitled Hello Sunshine. Preorders of Hello Sunshine were shipped on August 18 by publisher Akashic Books.

Post-Cardinals (2009)

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In May 2009, drummer Brad Pemberton stated that: "everyone was a bit fried, so it was the right time to step back for a minute. I encouraged Ryan to go and get married, and have a life and find some peace; the guy hasn't really slowed down in ten years, and he needed it as much as we did. Ryan and I have shared too much and are too good of friends to not ever do anything again, but I think we all need to do our own thing for a minute."[32] The Cardinals, without Adams, have recorded together alongside Gin Wigmore for her debut album.[33] Adams has dismissed any possibility of a reunion in the near future, saying it wouldn't be right after the death of Cardinals bassist Chris 'Spacewolf' Feinstein.

In August 2009, Adams began posting on the fan-site, Ryan Adams Archive, discussing the possibility of a Whiskeytown reunion, new songs and releasing his many 'unreleased' albums.[34] In August, Adams also began blogging for The Awl.[35] In September 2009, Adams debuted a new song online, entitled "Happy Birthday",[36] and began releasing singles, featuring previously unreleased material, from his new record label, PAX AM.[37]

Casal released a photo-book, Ryan Adams & the Cardinals: A View of Other Windows, in February 2010, documenting his time within the band.

PAX AM and return to music (2010–2013)

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In March 2010, Adams announced a new metal-influenced album, entitled Orion, to be released on his PAX AM label. Orion was released on vinyl only on May 18, 2010, and was sold through the PAX AM online store.[38] According to Adams's Facebook page, he had completed two unreleased albums, Blackhole and Cardinals III/IV, and was recording new albums in both New York City and Los Angeles.

On October 29, 2010, Adams played his first live show since stepping down from the Cardinals in March 2009, at a benefit hosted by Judd Apatow. He was backed by Marshall Vore, Sebastian Steinberg and former Cardinal Jamie Candiloro, who were billed as "The Ryan Adams Band". They debuted three new songs and were joined onstage by Mandy Moore for "Oh My Sweet Carolina".

In November 2010, Adams announced the release of Cardinals III/IV, his twelfth studio album, which was recorded in 2006. This album is his fifth with The Cardinals and was released on December 14, 2010, through PAX AM.

In 2011, Adams announced a European tour, and noted that he was working on a new studio album with producer Glyn Johns.

On April 21, 2011, Adams was the surprise opener for an Emmylou Harris show at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. He performed several new songs, as well as "Oh My Sweet Carolina" with Emmy, a track they recorded for 2000's Heartbreaker.

On June 16, 2011, through his Twitter account, Ryan suggested that his album Blackhole could be released around Christmas.

In the September 2011 issue of Q Magazine, Ryan revealed details of his first solo release since leaving The Cardinals, entitled Ashes & Fire. He also discussed the possibility of releasing a third book, Phoenix, which he says concerns "a loveable rat."[39]

In early 2012, Ryan was nominated for a Brit Award for Best International Male. On June 18, 2012, Adams released a live box set chronicling his return to live performances, entitled Live After Deaf. His album Ashes & Fire was nominated for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.[40]

On April 21, 2013, Adams released an EP, 7 Minutes in Heaven, with his newly formed punk rock band Pornography, featuring Make Out vocalist Leah Hennessey and frequent collaborator Johnny T. Yerington. In July 2013, Adams collaborated as a producer with rock band Fall Out Boy at his PAX AM Studio, which resulted in Fall Out Boy's PAX AM Days EP. On March 19, 2013, Adams played a live show with a full band for the first time since the Cardinals disbanded. The show was for Noel Gallagher's Teenage Cancer Trust benefit. The venue's website stated that Ryan was playing new songs from a forthcoming album.

Self-titled studio album, PAX AM Single Series, 1989 and Prisoner (2014–2018)

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On July 1, 2014, stories emerged that a self-titled album, Ryan Adams, would be released on September 9, 2014.[41] Since this announcement, Adams has released a 7-inch vinyl EP, entitled 1984 and announced tour dates through mid October 2014. He debuted several new songs from the self-titled album in a series of festival concerts in late July 2014. On September 9, 2014, the self-titled album Ryan Adams was released on PAX-AM records.

In addition to the self-titled album, Adams announced a project he calls the "PAX AM Single Series", with a new seven-inch release each month. Adams stated, "I'm going to release a single every month until I can't do it any more."[42] The first of these releases, the 1984 EP, was released in August 2014 and is described by Adams as, "pay[ing] homage to the halcyon days of the earliest releases from [record labels] Dischord, SST, Touch & Go and their ilk." In 2014 and 2015, Adams continued to release digital singles, with each single being accompanied by at least 2 B-sides. Singles in 2014 included "Jacksonville", "Vampires", and "Do You Laugh When You Lie?", while singles in 2015 included "No Shadow" (featuring actor Johnny Depp, who had previously appeared on his self-titled album), "Blue Light", "I Do Not Feel Like Being Good", "Willow Lane", and "Burn in the Night". Often selling out within minutes of being released through PAX AM's website, the singles remain available for digital download.

On December 5, 2014, "Gimme Something Good", a song from the Ryan Adams album, was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song.[43]

On August 5, 2015, Adams announced via Instagram that he was going to cover and release his version of Taylor Swift's 2014 album 1989. He released multiple clips via Twitter and Instagram showcasing his takes on Swift's songs.[44] Adams' 1989 was released on September 21, 2015. It debuted at No. 7 on the US Billboard 200 chart, one position ahead of Swift's 1989, which was in its 48th week on the chart.[45] Adams said in October 2016 that he would never cover another full album again following the recording of 1989.[46]

On December 6, 2016, Adams announced a new album, Prisoner. It was released on PAX AM/Blue Note on February 17, 2017. The album's first single "Do You Still Love Me?" was released on December 7, 2016[47] and the second single, "To Be Without You" was released on December 23, 2016.[48]

In 2018, Adams released a stand-alone single, "Baby I Love You", and contributed one song, "20th Call of the Day", to the Juliet, Naked soundtrack.

Wednesdays, Big Colors, Chris, and further albums (2019–present)

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In January 2019, Adams announced his plans to release three albums that calendar year.[49] The first, Big Colors, was due to be released April 19 and feature 15 tracks. The second, Wednesdays, was to feature 17 tracks and did not yet have a confirmed release date. The release of all three albums was put on hold after the New York Times broke allegations of sexual misconduct.[50] After a five-month silence, Adams returned in July 2019, posting a soundboard recording of a song titled "I'm Sorry and I Love You".[51] On December 11, 2020, Adams eventually surprise-released Wednesdays, which features "I'm Sorry and I Love You"[52] as well as several tracks originally announced for inclusion on Big Colors.[53] A music video for "I'm Sorry and I Love You" was uploaded to YouTube on December 15, 2020. Its description mentions that Wednesdays is the first in a trilogy of albums, including Big Colors and Chris.[54]

On April 23, 2021, Adams surprise-released "Do Not Disturb" as the lead single from the revised edition of Big Colors. The album was released on June 11, 2021, with a different track listing from the one announced in 2019.[55]

On March 2, 2022, Adams announced his first headlining show since the New York Times article.[56] It sold out within hours and took place at Carnegie Hall on May 14.[57] Additional concerts were announced later in March,[58] with another batch announced in June.[59] On March 25, Adams released Chris as the final installment of the trilogy.[58] It was followed by four other albums: Romeo & Juliet on April 25,[60] FM on July 22,[61] Devolver on September 23,[62] and Nebraska on December 7, a cover of the Bruce Springsteen album of the same name. Devolver was released as a free download along with a statement from Adams thanking his fans for their support.[63] He announced further shows in fall and winter of 2022,[64] followed by a return to the UK in April 2023.[65] On December 26, 2022, Adams released a cover of the Bob Dylan album Blood on the Tracks, and on April 14, 2023, he released a cover of the Oasis album (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, which also included covers of b-sides from that album's singles.[66]

On January 1, 2024, Adams surprise-released four more studio albums: Sword & Stone, Star Sign, Heatwave and 1985, as well as a live version of Prisoner.[67]

Personal life

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Relationships and health

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Adams was engaged to singer-songwriter Leona Naess, but the engagement ended in 2003.[68] From 2003 to 2005 Adams dated actress Parker Posey. In 2008, Adams began dating singer-songwriter and actress Mandy Moore. They became engaged in February 2009 and they were married on March 10, 2009, in Savannah, Georgia.[69] On January 23, 2015, Adams and Moore announced in a joint statement that they were separating.[70] The divorce was finalized in June 2016.[71]

In 2007, Adams stated that he does not drink or take drugs.[72] He revealed that he had endured "an extended period of substance abuse" that ended in 2006. He indicated that he routinely snorted heroin mixed with cocaine, and abused alcohol and pills. He beat his addiction with the assistance of his girlfriend at the time, Jessica Joffe, using Valium therapy and occasionally attending twelve-step meetings.[73] In the following years, he made several statements indicating he was "newly sober"[74] and he told TMZ in June 2022 that he had reached nine months of sobriety.[75] He celebrated one year of sobriety with the free release of his album Devolver on September 23, 2022.[62]

Adams has Ménière's disease and tinnitus. A flyer advising of Adams' condition is affixed to the first several rows of seats at his concerts, with the admonition for audience members to refrain from taking flash photos or using autofocus assist beams when photographing at his shows.[76] Adams has also openly spoken about experiencing depression and anxiety.[77]

Disputes with fans and other artists

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At a concert in October 2002, at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, someone in the audience yelled out a request for "Summer of '69", a song by the similarly named Bryan Adams. Adams reacted with a stream of expletives, and ordered the house lights turned on, The Tennessean newspaper reported. He eventually found the fan who made the joke-request, paid him $30 cash as a refund for the show, ordered him to leave, and said he would not play another note until he had left.[78] In a 2014 interview, Ryan Adams denied that the audience-member was asked to leave "for screaming a Bryan Adams song", but rather because the man was drunk: "The reason why the guy was asked to leave by me was because I was doing an a-capella three-piece with Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, and myself of 'Bartering Lines', and in between the quiet parts the guy was screaming."[79][80] In April 2015, Ryan Adams, who had since become friends with Bryan Adams, played "Summer of '69" at the end of another performance at the Ryman in Nashville, an act described by Rolling Stone as "an olive branch to the city that was once his home".[81]

Adams left an angry message on critic Jim DeRogatis's answering machine, in response to a scathing review DeRogatis gave of an Adams show in 2003.[82]

During filming of the BBC's long-running show Songwriter's Circle, where Adams was joined by American folk-singer Janis Ian and New Zealand's Neil Finn, it was reported that he refused to participate in a number of the songs performed on the night and was generally dismissive of collaborating with the others. The fallout from the show resulted in an online back-and-forth argument between Adams, Ian, and members of the public, who cited Adams's rude behavior and eccentric demeanor toward his colleagues.[83] In August 2017, Adams singled out Father John Misty for criticism,[84][85] while a month earlier he made derogatory remarks about The Strokes through social media.[86][87][88]

Harassment allegations

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On February 13, 2019, The New York Times reported that seven women (including Phoebe Bridgers and ex-wife Mandy Moore) said Adams offered to assist them with their music careers, then pursued the women romantically. They also claimed that Adams retaliated when they spurned his advances, hindering their careers and harassing them in text messages and on social media.[89][90] The accusations surfaced in the context of the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment. Adams initially denied the accusations but in July 2020, he issued a statement in the Daily Mail apologizing for his actions.[91][92][93]

Recognition

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Adams is recognized for his highly prolific songwriting and a singing style that resembles that of a country rocker, even though he played punk rock in the early part of his career. Adams has frequently experimented with different genres, although for the major part of his career his musical style has been alternative rock. He is also one of the few artists to emerge from the alt-country scene into mainstream commercial success.[94]

His musical style and dynamism has been praised by various artists like Frank Turner,[95] Elton John,[96] Willie Nelson,[97] Taylor Swift,[98] Norah Jones,[99] Wesley Schultz,[100] Jared Followill[101] and Noel Gallagher.[102] American author Stephen King is historically a fan of Adams, stating in 2007, "I won't say Adams is the best North American singer songwriter since Neil Young... but I won't say he isn't either".[103]

Discography

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Main articles: Ryan Adams discography and Whiskeytown

Solo

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With The Cardinals

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Cover albums

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  • 1989 (2015) (Taylor Swift)
  • Nebraska (2022) (Bruce Springsteen)
  • Blood on the Tracks (2022) (Bob Dylan)
  • Morning Glory (2023) (Oasis)
  • Changes (2025) (Various Artists)

Live albums

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Bibliography

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Awards and nominations

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Award Year Nominee(s) Category Result Ref.
Grammy Awards 2002 Gold Best Rock Album Nominated [104]
"New York, New York" Best Male Rock Vocal Performance Nominated
"Lovesick Blues" Best Male Country Vocal Performance Nominated
2005 "Wonderwall" Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance Nominated
2015 Ryan Adams Best Rock Album Nominated
"Gimme Something Good" Best Rock Song Nominated
Best Rock Performance Nominated
iHeartRadio Music Awards 2016 1989 Best Cover Nominated [105]
NME Awards 2002 Himself Best Solo Artist Nominated [106]
2003 Won [107]
2004 Won [108]
Year Association Category[citation needed] Nominated work Result
2001 Shortlist Music Prize Album of the Year Heartbreaker Nominated
2004 Denmark GAFFA Awards Best Foreign Songwriter[109] Himself Nominated
2007 Q Awards Q Merit Awards Won
2008 NME Awards USA Best American Alternative/Independent Solo Artist Nominated
2012 Brit Awards International Male Solo Artist Nominated
2013 O Music Awards Must Follow Artist on Twitter Nominated
2017 Americana Music Awards Song of the Year "To Be Without You" Nominated

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David Ryan Adams (born November 5, 1974) is an American singer-songwriter and musician from Jacksonville, North Carolina, renowned for his prolific output in alternative country, indie rock, and roots music, with over two dozen solo studio albums released since the late 1990s. Adams first rose to prominence as the lead singer and primary songwriter of the alt-country band , which released key albums including (1997) and disbanded around 2000 amid internal tensions and label issues. Transitioning to a solo career, he debuted with the critically acclaimed Heartbreaker (2000), followed by (2001), his most commercially successful release, which certified gold in the UK, sold over 800,000 copies worldwide, and included the post-9/11 hit "New York, New York." His style draws from influences like , , and , marked by raw emotional songwriting, guitar-driven arrangements, and themes of heartbreak, addiction, and redemption, earning Grammy nominations and a dedicated fanbase despite inconsistent critical reception for his high-volume releases. In 2019, Adams faced public allegations from multiple women, including his ex-wife and singer , of emotional manipulation, , and offering professional opportunities in exchange for sexual favors, as detailed in a New York Times investigation; these claims prompted the termination of his recording contract with Pax-Am and cancellation of tour dates. Adams denied any illegal conduct, attributed some behaviors to struggles with addiction and , and issued apologies for mistreating colleagues, while investigations by authorities like the NYPD concluded without criminal charges. Despite the fallout, Adams resumed releasing music independently, including several albums in 2024.

Early life

Family background and childhood

David Ryan Adams was born on November 5, 1974, in , a coastal town economically anchored by the adjacent Camp Lejeune Marine Corps base. He was the middle child of three siblings, including an older brother named Chris—both boys receiving one of their father's given names as their own first name—and a younger sister, raised initially in modest working-class circumstances by parents Robert Adams, a contractor, and Susan Adams, an English teacher. His parents separated when Adams was five years old, leading his mother to relocate the family to her parents' home, where he spent much of his childhood under their primary influence amid ongoing familial challenges. This disruption, compounded by his mother's eventual remarriage and surname change to Floyd, marked a period of instability that Adams has attributed to fostering early emotional resilience, drawing from his grandparents' emphasis on in a Southern context of limited resources. The family's Southern roots exposed Adams to religious traditions and rural-coastal cultural norms during his formative years in , shaping a grounded in regional and ties before his later move to Raleigh in adolescence. These environmental factors, verifiable through Adams' retrospective accounts in interviews, highlight causal influences like parental absence and grandparental stability on his pre-adolescent development, without evident mitigation from institutional support systems prevalent in the area.

Initial musical influences and development

Adams acquired an from his mother and stepfather around age 15, initiating his efforts to learn the instrument amid a burgeoning interest in music. His earliest band involvement, however, centered on drums in the Jacksonville, North Carolina-based hardcore outfit Blank Label, with whom he contributed to a self-released 7-inch single in at age 16. In the fall of 1990, at the outset of and age 16, Adams withdrew from Jacksonville High School to prioritize music, later obtaining a GED. The passing of his grandfather in late prompted a move to Raleigh, where he engaged deeply with the punk and alternative music community, forming bands such as the cover act Asshole Parade and his own group Kotten. This period involved performances and skill-building in local venues, including King's Barcade, fostering connections within North Carolina's underground scene. Early inspirations encompassed punk and rock acts like the Replacements and —reflected in his cover band work and raw energy—alongside country icons such as and , whose fusion of genres informed the alt-country undercurrents emerging in Raleigh's ecosystem. These elements shaped Adams' self-directed development, emphasizing gritty songcraft and performance over formal training.

Musical career

Whiskeytown and alt-country roots (1990s)

formed in 1994 in , with Ryan Adams as the primary songwriter and frontman, alongside violinist and vocalist , guitarist Phil Wandscher, bassist Steve Grothmann, and drummer Eric "Skillet" Gilmore. The band drew from Adams' earlier punk-leaning experiences in local groups like The Syndrome, infusing raw energy into and folk structures to pioneer an alt-country sound characterized by introspective , twangy guitars, and emotional urgency. This hybrid approach positioned as a key act in the emerging No Depression movement, emphasizing authenticity over polished Nashville conventions. The band's debut album, Faithless Street, was independently released on Mood Food Records on September 29, 1995, capturing their loose, heartfelt style with tracks like "Midway Park" and "Drank Like a River" that showcased Adams' confessional songwriting amid punk-inflected arrangements. After signing with Outpost Recordings (a Geffen ), they reissued an expanded version in 1998 and followed with in 1997, which refined their sound and earned widespread critical praise for its melodic depth and genre-blending innovation, solidifying 's influence on alt-country's shift toward broader rock accessibility. Despite modest commercial performance, these works highlighted Adams' dominance as the band's creative force, though internal frictions arose over his vision clashing with the group's collaborative ethos. Tensions escalated through lineup changes and onstage conflicts, including Adams dismissing bandmates during a 1997 Kansas City performance, amid ongoing issues that strained dynamics. Pneumonia, recorded in 1999 for Lost Highway Records but shelved until its May 22, 2001 release, represented a more orchestral evolution with lush arrangements on songs like "Mirror, Mirror," yet debuted to initial sales of around 8,500 copies in its first week and totaled over 100,000 units, underscoring persistent label and market challenges. Adams departed in September 2000, effectively dissolving Whiskeytown due to irreconcilable creative differences and his desire to pursue solo work beyond the band's collective structure. The group's legacy endures in alt-country's foundational rawness, influencing subsequent acts through its unvarnished portrayal of personal turmoil and genre fusion.

Solo debut and mainstream breakthrough (2000–2004)

Following the dissolution of Whiskeytown, Ryan Adams transitioned to a solo career with the release of Heartbreaker on September 5, 2000, through . The album, recorded primarily in Nashville with producer Ethan Johns, showcased Adams' raw songwriting centered on themes of heartbreak and introspection, drawing from Americana roots while incorporating folk-rock elements. It featured key contributions from , including co-writing credits and an improvised argument segment between the two over Morrissey's influence, adding a candid, unpolished layer to the production. Critical reception praised its emotional depth and authenticity, marking Adams' emergence as a standalone capable of blending alt-country vulnerability with broader rock appeal, though commercial sales remained modest compared to later works. Adams achieved mainstream breakthrough with Gold, released on September 25, 2001, via Lost Highway Records, which certified gold in the United States by selling over 500,000 copies. The lead single "New York, New York" gained significant airplay on and , its ode to the city's resilience striking a chord in the aftermath of the , just two weeks prior. The album's polished production highlighted Adams' melodic songcraft and themes of longing and urban grit, earning three Grammy nominations in 2002: Best Rock Album for Gold, Best Male Rock Vocal Performance for "New York, New York," and Best Male Country Vocal Performance. This exposure elevated Adams to national prominence, with media profiles emphasizing his rapid evolution from indie roots to a figurehead of contemporary Americana revival. Sustaining momentum, Adams released Demolition on September 24, 2002, a compilation drawn from over 60 unreleased tracks recorded across multiple sessions, underscoring his exceptional with Universal's Lost Highway imprint. He followed with Rock N Roll on November 4, 2003, shifting toward glam-inflected rock textures while retaining introspective lyrics, resulting in four full-length solo albums within four years amid a period of intense creative output. These releases solidified Adams' reputation for prolific artistry, prioritizing volume and stylistic experimentation over conventional industry pacing, though they drew mixed reviews for their uneven polish relative to Gold's cohesion.

The Cardinals collaboration (2005–2009)

The Cardinals were formed in 2004 as Ryan Adams' backing band, consisting of musicians including Neal Casal on guitar, Jon Graboff on pedal steel, Brad Pemberton on drums, and Chris Feinstein on bass. Their collaboration marked a shift toward a more ensemble-driven sound, emphasizing layered arrangements that fused alt-country, Americana, indie rock, and traditional country elements. This period saw Adams and the band release multiple albums in quick succession, highlighting productive synergy in songwriting and performance. In 2005, the group issued Cold Roses on May 3 via Lost Highway Records, a featuring expansive tracks with prominent , pedal steel, and vocals that evoked 1960s country-rock influences. Later that year, on September 26, they followed with Jacksonville City Nights, which leaned more toward introspective ballads and acoustic textures while maintaining the band's cohesive instrumentation. These releases established The Cardinals' reputation for crafting rich, atmospheric recordings that expanded Adams' solo style into a fuller band dynamic. The albums achieved notable commercial visibility, with Cold Roses entering charts in multiple territories and contributing to Adams' growing profile as an alt-country innovator. The band toured intensively from 2005 onward, delivering energetic live shows that showcased their instrumental interplay and Adams' raw vocal delivery, though performances occasionally faced disruptions due to vocal strain or setlist changes. By 2008, they released on October 28, which debuted at number 11 on the and featured a rawer rock edge with tracks emphasizing group improvisation. Despite creative peaks, internal tensions arose from the relentless pace and personal challenges, including Adams' struggles with substance use and health issues. In January 2009, Adams disbanded The Cardinals, citing a need for quieter times amid complications from , which affected his hearing and prompted a temporary withdrawal from music. The split ended a fertile chapter defined by high output—three major albums in four years—and solidified the band's role in advancing Adams' evolution toward collaborative, genre-blending work, though it was marred by the era's underlying fractures.

Independent experimentation and PAX AM (2010–2013)

Following the dissolution of The Cardinals in 2009, Ryan Adams shifted toward greater independence through his label, which he had established in 2004 to handle self-directed projects and bypass traditional major-label constraints. In December 2010, Adams released , a originally intended as two separate Cardinals projects but finalized as his final collaboration with the band, distributed exclusively via in a limited physical edition of 1,000 copies alongside digital availability. Concurrently, he issued Orion, a self-recorded lo-fi album blending heavy metal riffs, sci-fi themes, and raw production achieved through basic home setup, marking an abrupt departure from alt-country toward experimental noise and aggression, also on . This period emphasized Adams' DIY approach, with facilitating direct-to-fan distribution of limited-edition vinyl and digital singles, such as the 2011 "Do I Wait / Darkness" early versions EP, which captured unpolished studio outtakes to engage core listeners without intermediary approval. In October 2011, emerged as a more refined solo effort under a /Capitol partnership, featuring acoustic-driven introspection produced by , yet retaining Adams' control over sequencing and release timing. The album's chart performance—peaking at No. 7 on the —demonstrated sustained audience interest amid his pivot to autonomy, with over 24,000 first-week U.S. sales reflecting empirical demand for his unfiltered output. By 2013, amid personal transitions including the lead-up to his separation from announced in January 2015, Adams explored punk aesthetics through the short-lived band , releasing the 7-inch EP 7 Minutes in Heaven as a exclusive on . Comprising seven tracks with bandmates including vocalist Yerington, the EP delivered abrasive, high-energy rants like "Police Scanner" and "Violent Conversion," limited to 1,000 copies to prioritize collector scarcity and immediate fan access over broad commercial push. This output, alongside production work on Fall Out Boy's PAX AM Days EP that year, underscored a burst exceeding a dozen titles including variants and singles, evidencing resilience through genre-blending risks rather than formulaic repetition.

Prolific releases and covers (2014–2018)

In , Adams released his self-titled on September 9 through , marking a return to a more polished rock sound after years of lo-fi experimentation. The record debuted at number 4 on the , achieving his career-high chart position at the time with nearly 45,000 units sold in its first week. Critics noted its blend of introspective lyrics and energetic production, drawing comparisons to his earlier mainstream work while incorporating modern indie influences. The following year, on September 21, 2015, Adams issued , a track-by-track cover of Taylor Swift's blockbuster album of the same name, reinterpreting its tracks as atmospheric ballads. This project reached the top 10 on the , propelled by viral singles like his rendition of "Bad Blood," which garnered millions of streams and highlighted Adams' ability to infuse emotional depth into pop structures. The covers emphasized raw guitar work and melancholic vocals, appealing to rock audiences and sparking discussions on genre transposition, though some viewed it as an artistic risk given the source material's commercial pop origins. Adams maintained his output with on February 17, , his sixteenth studio album, which debuted at number 8 on the and topped the Top Rock Albums, Alternative Albums, and Americana/Folk Albums charts. First-week consumption reached 45,000 equivalent units, including 42,000 in traditional sales, reflecting sustained fan interest amid themes of personal isolation and emotional exposure. The album's production featured layered instrumentation and collaborations with musicians like Father John Misty on select tracks, underscoring Adams' experimental edge within accessible songcraft during this period of heightened productivity.

Career resurgence post-2019 (2019–present)

Following the 2019 allegations of , Ryan Adams ceased public performances and entered an extended hiatus, during which he parted ways with his previous management and label affiliations. In 2022, under new management, he initiated a gradual return to live shows with a cautious East Coast run, including a sold-out debut at on May 26 that grossed $150,205 from 2,741 tickets and elicited prolonged standing ovations from audiences. This momentum extended to additional U.S. dates, such as sold-out performances at Atlanta's on October 14 and Asheville's Auditorium on October 15, alongside an 18-show North American tour that fall and winter, signaling stabilized output through consistent booking and fan turnout despite prior industry fallout. Adams maintained touring activity into 2025, centering on the 25th anniversary of his 2000 solo debut Heartbreaker, with a reissue featuring 11 re-imagined tracks released on September 5 via PAX AM, including reinterpretations like "Come Pick Me Up." The accompanying Heartbreaker '25 World Tour included U.S. dates such as Akron and international stops in Australia and New Zealand, with the Auckland show at Bruce Mason Centre on October 18 marking a highlight amid reports of variable attendance—some venues near capacity but not fully sold out. Performances exhibited erratic elements, including an abbreviated set in Parker, Colorado, on July 28 after seven songs and a premature exit from a Melbourne concert on October 13 following audience disruptions, yet the tour proceeded, underscoring persistent demand from core fans. In June 2025, Adams released the double album CHANGES independently, available via his merch store with signed copies, exemplifying his prolific pace with self-managed output. Post-tour, he announced cessation of international touring after the Australia/New Zealand leg, citing frustrations like labeling the region the "worst country ever to play," while pledging no U.S. dates in 2026 to prioritize songwriting, two forthcoming albums, novels, and an art book, alongside occasional domestic shows. These developments, coupled with steady releases and selective touring yielding measurable grosses and attendance, reflect a niche resurgence driven by dedicated listeners rather than broad mainstream recovery.

Artistic approach

Songwriting style and themes

Adams' songwriting is marked by a intensity, drawing on personal turmoil to craft that blend raw emotional exposure with concise, punk-inflected brevity, often within Americana frameworks. His prolific pace—evidenced by more than 20 solo since 2000—reflects a disciplined daily practice, such as his "Stacks" method, which involves systematic reference to thesauruses and thematic prompts to generate material rapidly and voluminously. This approach prioritizes authenticity over revision, yielding songs that capture immediate emotional causality, where experiences like romantic dissolution directly precipitate despair or fleeting hope, without romanticizing dysfunction as inherent virtue. Recurring themes center on the mechanics of heartbreak as a causal force in human suffering, intertwined with motifs of addiction's grip and tentative redemption through self-confrontation. Love emerges not as idealized escape but as a trigger for pain's empirical progression—from infatuation to loss and isolation—often rendered in stark, narrative-driven verses that eschew abstraction for lived specificity. Addiction motifs, drawn from cycles of substance-fueled excess, underscore redemption's arduous realism, portraying recovery as iterative discipline rather than dramatic catharsis, a pattern observable across his output's thematic consistency despite stylistic shifts. Influences from and the inform this craft, with Dylan's narrative economy and the Dead's improvisational Americana providing templates for lyrical depth amid structural economy. Adams adapts these by compressing expansive folk traditions into punk's urgency, fostering songs that privilege causal truth—addiction's predictable toll, love's inevitable fractures—over sentimentality, thus distinguishing his work through empirical observation of emotional mechanics rather than stylized self-pity. This results in a body of work where thematic repetition reveals patterns of disciplined introspection, countering any narrative of unchecked chaos with evidence of methodical output.

Production techniques and genre influences

Adams frequently handled production duties himself, particularly from the mid-2000s onward, leveraging his skills to layer guitars, keyboards, and percussion in home and studio environments. On his 2000 solo debut Heartbreaker, producer Ethan Johns employed a minimalist approach, capturing live vocal and guitar performances with occasional simultaneous tracking to preserve authentic energy and variations dictated by the artist. This technique prioritized raw emotional delivery over polished overdubs, resulting in an intimate, lo-fi aesthetic that contrasted with later works' denser arrangements. In the PAX AM era starting around 2014, Adams established his own analog-focused studio equipped with vintage consoles and instruments, enabling self-produced recordings characterized by unrefined, immediate sonics. The self-titled 2014 album, tracked at , exemplifies this raw aesthetic through straightforward mixes emphasizing reverb-laden guitars without excessive processing. Such methods allowed for rapid iteration but drew occasional critique for lacking external oversight, though they succeeded in emulating live-band dynamics via full-group tracking sessions. Genre-wise, Adams maintained an alt-country foundation influenced by figures like , fusing it with rock and blues elements evident in electric guitar-driven deviations from acoustic folk . His Cardinals-era output (2005–2009) expanded this into fuller Americana- hybrids, incorporating pedal steel and multi-guitar textures to evoke live expansiveness, though some reviewers noted tendencies toward ornate layering that occasionally overshadowed sparseness. Later fusions incorporated nods, such as ELO-inspired and AC/DC-like riffing, while preserving a core identity over strict adherence. These evolutions stemmed from deliberate sonic experimentation, prioritizing genre-blending causality—e.g., rock energy amplifying melancholy—over rigid categorization.

Personal life

Marriages and key relationships

Adams married actress and singer on March 5, 2009, following a brief engagement after since late 2007. The couple, who had no children, publicly supported each other's careers during their marriage; Moore contributed backing vocals to Adams's 2010 album Cardinals III/IV, while Adams collaborated on her music and they shared a home in . Their relationship coincided with Adams's productive period, including the release of in 2011, an album recorded partly in their shared space and noted for its introspective tone. The marriage ended in separation on August 4, 2015, with Adams filing for on January 28, 2016, citing . The divorce was finalized on June 23, 2016, after six years of marriage, with court documents indicating an amicable settlement that included no spousal support and a division of assets without dispute. Prior to Moore, Adams had relationships including one with Amy Lombardi in the early , prompting his relocation to . Post-divorce, Adams maintained a low public profile regarding new partnerships, focusing instead on independent releases amid career shifts.

Health struggles and recovery

Ryan Adams has publicly detailed a history of beginning in the 1990s during his time with , involving heavy alcohol consumption and experimentation with drugs including opioids and cocaine mixtures like speedballs. His use intensified around 2005–2006, reaching levels he later described as life-threatening, stating in 2007 that "it is a miracle I did not die." Rather than entering formal rehabilitation, Adams quit in early 2007, occasionally attending meetings thereafter, which marked an initial sobriety period extending into the early . Relapses occurred, including challenges in 2018 that prompted a renewed commitment, with Adams announcing 60 days of by December of that year as part of broader health improvements. In July 2020, amid a public apology for past mistreatment of others, he reaffirmed , attributing prior "harmful " to unresolved personal struggles and vowing through sustained recovery efforts. Subsequent milestones included 22 weeks sober by February 2022 and nine months by June 2022, reflecting incremental progress via self-directed discipline. Adams has also disclosed challenges, self-diagnosing in a 2017 personal essay, characterized by sustained high-intensity moods impacting his physical and emotional well-being. He has recurrently addressed depression, recommending resources like the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance and sharing in 2025 that writing about his feelings serves as a therapeutic outlet amid self-critical tendencies. Recovery has emphasized personal agency, with framed as an "anchor" by April 2025, enabling stability despite performance disruptions attributed to lifelong medical conditions, and reaching three years sober by September 2024—one day at a time. This approach underscores causal links between individual resolve and empirical outcomes in overcoming and mood disorders, without reliance on institutional interventions.

Controversies

Disputes with fans and industry peers

In October 2025, during a concert at Melbourne's Palais Theatre on October 12, Adams abruptly stormed off stage early in the second set after starting and then halting performances of several songs, including "I See Monsters," "Firecracker," "Do I Wait," "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," and "Shiver and Shake," while yelling at ushers for inadequate crowd control. Fans described the show as an "absolute bust" and "sh*t show," with some walking out and voicing frustration online over the erratic delivery and premature end. Following the tour's conclusion, Adams posted on social media labeling Australian audiences the "worst people" and declaring the country the "worst country ever to play," vowing "never again" before deleting the outburst and issuing an apology on October 21, citing exhaustion, illness, and a neurological sensitivity to stage lights and flashes as triggers for his overreaction to audience "trolls." Similar disruptions marked other 2025 performances, including an April 6 show at Belfast's Waterfront Hall, where Adams exited midway through the set after audience camera flashes exacerbated his health issues, leaving fans to call it the "most uncomfortable" concert they had attended. A July 28 concert in Parker, Florida, ended after only six to seven songs due to a flare-up of Meniere's disease, prompting Adams to apologize to the sparse crowd for the abbreviated set. New Zealand fans from the October tour similarly reported "weird" and erratic shows, expressing concern for his well-being amid the pattern of incomplete performances. Critics have attributed these incidents to Adams's documented health struggles, including vertigo and light sensitivity, as defenses against accusations of unprofessional entitlement, though fan backlash often highlights perceived disregard for ticket-holders' expectations. Adams has also acknowledged broader interpersonal tensions in professional circles. In a July 6, 2020, statement, he apologized for "the ways I've mistreated people throughout my life and career," specifically addressing friends and colleagues without detailing incidents, framing it as part of personal accountability amid public scrutiny. Reports of social media blocks directed at fans—often cited in online forums as occurring during periods of apparent distress—suggest a pattern of defensive online interactions, though Adams has not publicly commented on these claims. Such episodes contrast with defenses portraying his temperament as a byproduct of intense artistic pressure and recovery from chronic conditions, rather than inherent abrasiveness.

Sexual misconduct allegations

In February 2019, a New York Times investigation detailed allegations of and emotional manipulation against Ryan Adams by seven women, including singer and his ex-wife . The report described Adams offering professional opportunities, such as recording deals and production assistance, that allegedly turned into demands for sexually explicit material, including nude photos and videos, with accusers claiming he used his industry influence to coerce compliance. Specific claims included Adams sending unsolicited explicit content and engaging in graphic online conversations, corroborated by reviewers' examination of thousands of text messages, emails, and recordings provided by the women. Phoebe Bridgers alleged that in 2014, at age 20, Adams promised to release her debut album on his Pax-Am label but shifted to persistent sexual solicitations via text, including requests for sessions; when she resisted and ended contact, he reportedly withdrew support, leading her label to drop her, though witnesses and messages supported elements of the professional fallout. Another accuser, a 14-year-old fan at the time contact began in 2013 (turning 15 during exchanges), claimed Adams pursued an online relationship involving over 3,000 sexually explicit messages, including discussions of meeting for , with the Times verifying communications that showed mutual engagement but raised concerns over age disparity and power imbalance. described patterns of emotional control intertwined with sexual demands during their 2009–2016 marriage, including interference with her career, backed by her contemporaneous accounts to friends. The allegations, framed by accusers within a broader #MeToo context of industry predation, highlighted manipulative tactics but included documented consensual elements, such as reciprocal explicit exchanges among adults and no claims of physical assault. Despite FBI involvement prompted by the underage communications—opening a probe on February 14, 2019, into potential crimes against children—no criminal charges were filed after review found insufficient evidence of illegality. The claims remained unadjudicated in court, relying primarily on personal testimonies and digital records without independent legal validation of coercion.

Responses, investigations, and career repercussions

Following the New York Times report on February 13, 2019, Adams initially denied the allegations via Twitter, asserting that "some texts taken out of context" misrepresented his actions and threatening legal action against the outlet before deleting the posts. In July 2020, he issued a public apology published in the Daily Mail, acknowledging "harmful behavior" and "mistreatment" toward others in his personal and professional life without specifying details or admitting to the reported misconduct. By late 2024, Adams adopted a more defiant posture in interviews, expressing frustration with media coverage and the #MeToo movement's handling of such cases, stating he was no longer apologetic and viewing the scrutiny as overreach rather than accountability. The opened a probe in February 2019 into Adams' sexually explicit communications with an underage fan, focusing on potential crimes against children. concluded in January 2021 with no charges filed, clearing Adams of criminal wrongdoing in that matter. No other formal investigations resulted in legal action or findings of illegality. Immediate professional fallout included the cancellation of Adams' planned and tour on March 1, 2019, shortly after the allegations surfaced, affecting multiple dates starting in . His scheduled album was indefinitely postponed by his label, , amid the FBI inquiry. Operating independently through , Adams faced challenges securing major label deals post-2019 but resumed touring in 2022 with a new management team, including sold-out performances such as at in May and additional North American dates in fall-winter that year. This independent resurgence continued through subsequent years, though ticket sales varied and some shows encountered logistical issues.

Recognition and legacy

Awards and nominations

Ryan Adams received multiple Grammy Award nominations but no wins. In 2002, for the album , he was nominated for Best Rock Album, Best Male Rock Vocal Performance ("New York, New York"), and Best Male Country Vocal Performance (""). In 2015, his self-titled album Ryan Adams earned nominations for Best Rock Album, Best Rock Song ("Gimme Something Good"), and Best Rock Performance ("Gimme Something Good").
YearAwardCategoryResultWork
2003NME AwardsBest Solo ArtistWonSolo work
2004NME AwardsBest Solo ArtistWonSolo work
2004GAFFA Awards (Denmark)Best Foreign SongwriterWonSongwriting
2007Q AwardsMerit AwardWonCareer excellence
2012Brit AwardsInternational Male Solo ArtistNominatedSolo career
These include two wins at the NME Awards for Best Solo Artist in 2003 and 2004, reflecting recognition from alternative music outlets for his early solo output. The 2007 Q Merit Award acknowledged his broader contributions to music. Despite a prolific discography exceeding 15 studio albums, Adams' major award haul remains modest, with no Grammy victories or Americana Music Association honors for his Whiskeytown-era work, potentially underscoring award institutions' tendencies to favor more commercially accessible or genre-polished artists over introspective alt-country expressions.

Critical and commercial reception

Ryan Adams' early albums garnered praise for their raw emotional depth and songwriting craftsmanship, with Heartbreaker (2000) lauded by critics for its "astonishing musical proficiency, complete honesty and severe beauty," capturing alt-country influences without overcomplication. Reviewers highlighted its unpolished intimacy, though some noted limitations in lyrical extremity compared to peers. Subsequent works like Gold (2001) balanced accessibility with authenticity, contributing to Adams' reputation as a versatile roots-rock stylist amid post-9/11 cultural resonance. His extraordinary productivity—releasing multiple albums annually at peaks—elicited mixed responses, with admirers valuing the volume as evidence of creative vitality, while detractors argued it fostered inconsistency and diluted focus, rendering some efforts uneven or forgettable. Adams maintained that such output stemmed from unfiltered artistic impulse rather than commercial pressure, though he acknowledged public perception of erraticism potentially overshadowed musical merits. This tension persisted, as outlets like observed his verbal and musical prolificacy complicating sustained critical consensus. Commercially, Adams achieved peaks with Gold, which sold 364,000 copies in the and over 800,000 worldwide, earning gold certification in the UK. His 2015 track-by-track reinterpretation of Taylor Swift's sparked crossover interest, moving nearly 50,000 units in its debut week and prompting debates on its somber alt-rock reframing versus the original's pop sheen. By 2013, his catalog amassed roughly 2.8 million sales, reflecting steady indie and mainstream appeal. The 2019 sexual misconduct allegations, amplified by investigations in left-leaning publications like The New York Times, shifted reception dynamics, intertwining artistic evaluation with moral scrutiny and leading to industry ostracism, canceled deals, and diminished visibility. Sales and touring slumps followed, with Adams publicly seeking label forgiveness amid sparse crowds outside promotional incentives. Defenders, including some in alternative media, advocated separating art from biography, citing enduring songcraft as redeemable irrespective of personal failings, while mainstream critiques increasingly framed his output through lenses of accountability, potentially exaggerating flaws over empirical artistic value. This polarization underscored causal divides: genuine behavioral repercussions versus amplified narratives influencing public and gatekeeper judgments.

Influence on musicians and alt-country genre

Ryan Adams contributed to the development of alt-country through Whiskeytown's fusion of punk aggression and structures, as evident in their 1995 debut Faithless Street, which marked a shift from pure punk toward genre-blending. This approach positioned Adams as a key figure in alt-country's emergence during the , influencing the scene's emphasis on raw emotional delivery over polished Nashville conventions. His solo work with the Cardinals further solidified this by incorporating rock elements, expanding alt-country's sonic palette and attracting musicians seeking alternatives to mainstream . Adams' impact extends to direct peer interactions and mentorship; , for example, credited Adams with supporting his sobriety in 2012 during a period of close collaboration, including joint performances like their 2016 cover of ' "Sway." However, their relationship deteriorated, with Isbell later speculating in 2023 that Adams withdrew from producing Isbell's 2013 album Southeastern due to intimidation by its quality, highlighting tensions amid mutual artistic exchanges. Such dynamics underscore Adams' role in alt-country networks, where his songcraft inspired emulation despite personal conflicts. Empirical evidence of broader influence includes widespread covers of Adams' material; an online archive catalogs 159 versions by other artists, ranging from indie performers to established acts like ' , who frequently interpreted Adams' songs and co-wrote with him. This coverage persists post-2019 allegations, countering expectations of total erasure and affirming his songs' enduring appeal in alt-country and adjacent scenes. Adams' continued touring into 2025, despite onstage incidents, reflects sustained draw among fans and performers valuing his genre-bridging innovations over reputational critiques.

Creative output

Discography

Ryan Adams began his recording career with the band Whiskeytown, releasing three studio albums: Faithless Street in 1995, Strangers Almanac in 1997, and Pneumonia in 2001. His solo studio albums commenced with Heartbreaker on September 5, 2000, which peaked at number 135 on the Billboard 200. Gold, released September 25, 2001, reached number 3 on the Billboard 200 and has sold over 1 million copies worldwide. Demolition followed on September 24, 2002, achieving sales of approximately 60,000 units. Albums recorded with backing band The Cardinals include Cold Roses (May 3, 2005), (September 27, 2005), Easy Tiger (June 19, 2007, peaking at number 7 on the ), Follow the Lights EP (December 11, 2007), (October 28, 2008), and (December 14, 2010). Later solo releases encompass (October 11, 2011), a self-titled album (September 9, 2014, debuting at number 1 on the ), the cover album (September 21, 2015, peaking at number 7 on the ), (February 17, 2016, reaching number 3 on the ), and Wednesdays (December 11, 2020). Adams has also issued numerous EPs, compilations, and singles through his label, contributing to a prolific output exceeding 20 distinct projects across formats.
AlbumRelease DatePeak Billboard 200 Position
HeartbreakerSeptember 5, 2000135
September 25, 20013
September 24, 2002-
Rock N RollNovember 4, 2003-
Love Is HellMay 4, 2004-
Cold Roses (with The Cardinals)May 3, 2005-
(with The Cardinals)September 27, 2005-
Easy Tiger (with The Cardinals)June 19, 20077
(with The Cardinals)October 28, 2008-
October 11, 2011-
Ryan AdamsSeptember 9, 20141
1989 (covers)September 21, 20157
February 17, 20163
WednesdaysDecember 11, 2020-

Bibliography

Adams published Infinity Blues, a collection of free verse poetry, through Akashic Books on April 1, 2009, comprising nearly 300 pages of introspective and cathartic verses that echo themes of emotional turmoil found in his songwriting. Later that year, he released Sad American Mythology, a limited-edition poetry chapbook of approximately 1,299 signed and numbered copies bundled with select pre-orders of his subsequent works, focusing on raw, personal mythology infused with southern imagery. In December 2009, Akashic Books issued Hello Sunshine, a 192-page volume blending poems and short stories that shifts toward sensual affirmation and response to worldly light amid prior disappointments, marking a tonal evolution from earlier bitterness. Accompanying certain orders of this title was Pink Magic, another limited signed emphasizing transcendent verse. Adams ventured into prose with 100 Problems, his debut novel published in January 2024 by in a first softcover edition, described in promotional materials as preceding a including The Greatest Movie Ever Made. In 2023, he self-released , an art book featuring original artwork, available in limited editions often paired with unique pieces, appealing to collectors as a visual extension of his creative output. As of August 2025, Adams announced plans to complete two novels and an additional art book, positioning writing as a primary focus alongside new music recordings, amid a pause on live performances. These literary efforts, primarily niche and limited in distribution, serve as therapeutic outlets paralleling his musical , with reception centered among dedicated fans rather than broad critical acclaim.

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