Multi‑platinum Canadian songwriter and performer Clayton Bellamy will release the music video for his new single “I Miss Tom Petty” on Sept. 29, combining personal reflection with sweeping Western Canadian landscapes. The track, co‑written with Dan Davidson and Tim Hicks, grew out of Bellamy’s live production The Legendary Life of Tom Petty, and the accompanying video was shot over the course of a week across Alberta and British Columbia.
From stage tribute to intimate single
Best known as a member of country‑rock group The Road Hammers and as co‑founder of Skysong Records, Bellamy has a long career as a songwriter, performer and producer. The new single casts a more vulnerable light on his songwriting, exploring themes of ageing, memory and the small losses that accumulate over time. The video pairs Bellamy’s performance with cinematic images of the Rockies and remote stretches of wilderness, emphasising the song’s reflective tone.
"This video was a really special one for me because I got to share the whole journey with Stacey Evans, my partner and musical companion. We drove about 3,000 kilometres through Alberta and B.C., and, like any good road trip, we had a few adventures along the way — lots of laughs, some tears, a smashed hand thanks to me and a door, and even a breakdow"
The quote accompanies the video preview made available through LiL Exclusives ahead of the official release. Filmed by Travis Nesbitt, the visuals were designed to mirror the song’s contemplative mood while highlighting the landscapes the pair travelled through.
What the release means for Bellamy and the Canadian music scene
For Bellamy, the single and its video are extensions of a multimedia approach to performance. The Tom Petty tribute production prompted him to reconnect with an emotional core in his writing, shaping the sound of his forthcoming album. The project is also an example of how Canadian artists increasingly blend live theatre, film and traditional touring to reach audiences.
Bellamy plans to continue presenting The Legendary Life of Tom Petty across North America this fall, with additional Canadian and U.S. dates scheduled into 2027. The combination of an album campaign, a visually ambitious video and a touring production underlines a broader strategy to engage both long‑time fans and new listeners.
- Video release date: Sept. 29
- Filming locations: Alberta and British Columbia
- Road distance covered during filming: approximately 3,000 kilometres
Bellamy’s career milestones lend weight to the new release. He is a multi‑platinum recording artist, a JUNO Award winner and a five‑time winner at the Canadian Country Music Association awards. Those credentials have helped him maintain a visible profile on both recorded and live‑performance fronts.
| Award / Recognition | Detail |
|---|---|
| JUNO Award | Winner |
| CCMA Awards | Five‑time winner |
| Commercial sales | Multi‑platinum |
Filming the video in rugged, familiar terrain also signals a continued interest among Canadian artists in visually tying their work to place. The imagery of highways, mountain passes and small‑town interludes is a recurring motif in contemporary Canadian roots and country music, and the video’s Alberta‑to‑B.C. route reinforces that visual lineage.
Bellamy and his team will promote the single and video through the Skysong Records infrastructure and distribution partner The Orchard. Listeners who want an early look were given a preview through LiL Exclusives, and the full video will be available across usual streaming and video platforms on the announced release date.
As Bellamy takes his Tom Petty production on the road, the new single positions him at the intersection of tribute theatre, cinematic music video and traditional touring — a hybrid approach that aims to broaden his audience while offering long‑time fans a more intimate, contemplative side of his songwriting.
