Ryan Adams

Ryan Adams is an American rock and country singer-songwriter. Born on November 5, 1974, he gained critical acclaim with his debut solo album, Heartbreaker, in 2000. Adams has released a total of 24 studio albums, including three as a former member of Whiskeytown. His profile rose further with the release of the UK certified-gold album, Gold, in 2001, which featured the single 'New York, New York'. Adams has also worked on several unreleased albums, which were later consolidated into the album Demolition in 2002. He has a diverse discography, including the classic rock-influenced Rock N Roll (2003). Adams took a hiatus after breaking his wrist during a live performance and formed a backing band called The Cardinals.