Bryan Adams tells why he feels ’emboldened’ by Taylor Swift

Los Angeles, Nov 26 : Singer Bryan Adams recently decided to be an independent artist and said that he felt inspired by Taylor Swift after she took it upon herself to re-record her back catalogue following a dispute with the Big Machine label.

"I feel emboldened and empowered now.

Taylor Swift, Im quite grateful to her because I rerecorded my masters (for Classic and Classic Pt.II) after hearing she did it.She was my inspiration," he told USA Today, reports aceshowbiz.com.

"Now, my productivity has been so high.I think a lot comes from the fact that Im independent and with that comes renewed vigour.

It makes you see things quite differently, too.You realise youre worth a little more."

Meanwhile, the Summer of 69 hitmaker admitted that despite his long career he still "underplays" his self-worth and was shocked to receive a Grammy nomination last year after almost 25 years without a nod from the prestigious awards body.

He said: "Im the biggest culprit of underplaying my value.Last year when I got a Grammy nomination I almost fell off my chair.

It was my first in 24 years and I thought, what? Its not like I havent been doing anything all these years, but I was so thrilled and happy that it happened because its coming from peers.Its encouraging as a songwriter because people do listen.

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He also said that he has "no idea" how he has preserved his vocals over the years but suspects it may be down to genetics or lack of partying.He said, "I have no idea.Genetics, perhaps.

Ive never really been one to get out there and party much so that might be part of it.I keep myself to myself."

"I also tour differently than most people - two weeks on two weeks off - so it gives you time for a breather and for family.

Ive worked it out how I like to work and live.I also never wrote songs that were out of my range so even the early songs arent such a stretch to sing.

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