With estimated worldwide sales ranging from 75 million to over 100 million records and singles, Adams ranks among the best-selling music artists of all time. 

 Adams rose to international prominence in the 1980s with a string of chart-topping hits. His 1984 album Reckless included enduring classics like “Summer of ’69,” “Heaven,” and “Run to You,” solidifying his place as a global rock icon. The album sold over 12 million copies worldwide. His 1991 single ” (Everthing I Do) I Do It for Your”  from the Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves soundtrack became one of the best-selling singles of all time, topping the charts in over 30 countries and holding the UK No. 1  spot for a record 16 consecutive weeks. 

Adams has released 17 studio albums, including Cuts Like a Knife (1983), Waking Up the Neighbours (1991), So Happy It Hurts (2022), and his upcoming 2025 album Roll With The Punches. His career has spanned over four decades, and he remains an active touring artist, often playing to sold-out arenas around the world.

He has had 25 top-15 singles in Canada and over a dozen international hits in the US, UK and Australia.  In the 2010s, Adams was the most played artist on Canadian radio, a testament to his lasting relevance in the music industry.