Bentley drops "American Girl" video
The video for the lead single from Big Machine Records' forthcoming tribute album, "PETTY COUNTRY: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty," opens with Bentley strapping on Petty's own signature Rickenbacker guitar that was flown in from his archives in California for the shoot.
Shot at Nashville venue Clementine, the video focuses on musicianship as Bentley and his band (which includes Charlie Worsham) circle up with light coming into the room. Directed by Wes Edwards, the clip focuses on Bentley's band. Their seemingly clubhouse jam is interpolated with Americana images, forward travel and other articles from Petty's archive, including cases and concert memorabilia.
"Holding an instrument that carries so much musical history and significance was surreal, you could almost feel the stories resonate from it as I played it," Bentley said. "Tom Petty's lyrics and delivery were a huge part of what made his music so impactful."
The song was produced by Jon Randall.
The official track list and release date for the tribute disc will be announced soon.
More news for Dierks Bentley
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- 06/13/23: Bentley keeps it "Something Real"
- 03/03/23: Bentley tours behind "Gravel & Gold"
- 02/24/23: Bentley, Dement release new discs
- 01/18/23: Bentley goes for the "Gravel & Gold"
- 11/18/22: Bentley goes out on a "High Note" with Strings
- 05/18/22: King, Bentley release "Worth a Shot" video
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