Bryan Adams releases a new single titled “51st State” on July 1, coinciding with Canada Day. Multiple outlets describe the track as a response to comments attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump, including discussion of annexing Canada amid an ongoing tariffs dispute between the United States and Canada. In coverage of the release, Adams is quoted using lyrics that frame Canada as “my home” and calling for respect in the face of expansionist rhetoric. Billboard, the Hollywood Reporter, and other outlets say the song is positioned as a protest toward those remarks rather than a general Canada Day theme, while also presenting it as a celebration of Canadians. Vancouver Sun characterizes the release as a Canada Day offering that pushes back against “51st state” rhetoric. Stereogum similarly links the release timing to Canada Day and situates Adams as a Canadian artist releasing a politically pointed track for the holiday. Overall, the reporting agrees that the song appears on Wednesday, July 1, and references Trump-era language about Canada in its message.