Joel Adams (born 16 December 1996) is an Australian pop/soul singer-songwriter and producer, popularly known for his hit debut single, "Please Don't Go" in 2015.
[citation needed] Joel gained popularity in 2012, at the age of 15, singing a cover of Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney's "The Girl Is Mine" for the X Factor Australia (under the name Joel Gonçalves).
The song officially charted in over 15 countries globally, including the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia.
[9] The song was co-written by Adams, Ryan Tedder and Zach Skelton.
According to Adams' team, the song is "about discovering who your real friends are when the chips are down".