David Ryan Adams (born November 5, 1974) is a Grammy Award-nominated American alt-country/rock singer-songwriter from Jacksonville, North Carolina. Initially a member of the group Whiskeytown, after three albums Adams went solo, releasing Heartbreaker in 2000. A longtime resident of New York City, Adams is probably best known for his song "New York, New York", which appeared on his 2001 release Gold. He has since released five more solo albums and three albums with backing band, The Cardinals. His most recent album, Cardinology, was released on October 28, 2008.
Adams has also produced albums by Jesse Malin and Willie Nelson and contributed to the albums of various artists, including: Toots & the Maytals, Beth Orton, Minnie Driver, Counting Crows, America and Cowboy Junkies. He also appeared on CMT Crossroads with Elton John.
In early 2009 Adams left The Cardinals and announced that he was taking an indefinite hiatus from music.
Adams has written two books of short stories and poems, entitled Infinity Blues and Hello Sunshine. Beginning in August 2009, Adams also began blogging for The Awl.
Adams married singer and actress Mandy Moore on March 10, 2009 in Savannah, Georgia.
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