Meet Elton Adams, a 27 year old singer/songwriter from Roddickton, Newfoundland. Elton now lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia with his wife Trudy. Elton joined the Canadian Forces at age 17 and spent his first six years in the First Canadian Horse Artillery in Shilo, Manitoba. While with the Regiment, his group was send to Bosnia. While in Bosnia, Elton began to write his own music, and began playing with the Artillery Band and performed for the troops. He formed a band called Dirty Laundry and performed for all the Regiments functions, private parties and local bars.

He served his country for over 8 years and is now a Military Police-officier in Halifax. While a Military Police-officier, he was sent to Afghanistan for a seven month tour. While training in Edmonton, Alberta getting ready for his mission, he focused on his song writing. His singing went over well with his fellow soldiersand it paid off.

He wrote a song called, What A Soldier Left Behind. The song was recognized by his superiors, and became a major hit in the Canadian Forces community. Elton was moved by his songs popularity, and recorded 4 songs at Denmark Production's Studio owned by Juno and ECMA judge and music producer of the year, Dennis G. Field.

In March 2008, while in Afghanistan, Elton sang, Soldier Left Behind with Canada's beloved rock band, Blue Rodeo, at a concert to support the troops. He got a major reception from the audience including retired Chief of Defence Staff, General Hillier.

Now back in Halifax, Elton finished recording his debut album at Denmark Productions and just signed a major deal with Matchbox Recordings, a music distribution company. The album was released in Canada in December 2008 and will be released in the UK in March 2009.

For more information regarding Elton and his music, refer to his website, address posted above.

ELTON ADAMS AND JIM CUDDY of Blue Rodeo seen here at a concert in Afghanistan, while Elton was stationed there.