
“Their songs aren’t just music — they’re working-class sermons. Anthems for long haulers, small town dreamers, and anyone who’s ever felt the call of the open road”
Strap in and hold on tight - The Road Hammers are back and louder than ever. Formed in 2004 by CCMA Hall of Famer Jason McCoy, and rounded out by the powerhouse talents of Clayton Bellamy and Chris Byrne, The Road Hammers have blazed a trail as Canada’s most celebrated country-rock trio. Known for their explosive fusion of gritty outlaw, classic country, and Southern rock, the band has earned a loyal following with their raw sound and full-throttle live shows. With over 43 million career streams, 10 million YouTube views, and an arsenal of accolades, including multiple CCMA Awards, a JUNO Award, and gold and platinum certifications, The Road Hammers have carved out a legendary lane all their own.
And they’re not hitting the brakes anytime soon. The Hammers are revving up for their next chapter with the upcoming release of their high-octane new single, “Dirty Hands, Clean Money,” dropping August 15. It’s the latest in a long line of no-holds-barred anthems that channel the grit, pride, and blue-collar backbone that’s always fueled their music.
Co-written with longtime brother-in-arms Tim Hicks, “Dirty Hands, Clean Money” is all guts and gasoline - an unapologetic salute to the folks who punch the clock, fire up the grill, and make this country move. Fueled by a rumbling bassline, greasy harmonica, and guitar licks sharp enough to cut steel, the song is a shoutout to the backbone of the country - the roughnecks, leathernecks, and porch-swing dreamers who wear their calluses like a badge of honour. “Dirty Hands, Clean Money” celebrates the kind of honest work that money can’t buy and the kind of life that’s worth every drop of sweat. No flash, no filters - just real life, lived loud. It's classic Road Hammers - loud, proud, and built to raise hell on a Friday night.
From the moment their self-titled debut album roared onto the scene in 2005, debuting at #1 on the Canadian country albums chart, they’ve been breaking new ground ever since. With 3 Top 5, 3 Top 10, and 4 Top 20 singles, they’ve proven time and again that they’re a force to be reckoned with. Frontman Jason McCoy - also a CMA Global Artist of the Year, CMAO ‘The Real McCoy Award’ recipient, and CCMA Hall of Fame inductee - brings unmatched charisma to the band’s sound and spirit.
With features in People Magazine, The New York Times, and Billboard, The Road Hammers have taken their renegade energy around the world, sharing the stage with icons like Chris Stapleton, Nickelback, Trace Adkins, Loretta Lynn, Dierks Bentley, Hank Williams Jr., Dwight Yoakam, Marty Stuart, The Scorpions, Def Leppard, and Steve Earle - to name just a few.
Fueled by diesel and driven by a love for the open road, The Road Hammers continue to raise hell, raise the bar, and remind the world that country-rock is alive, loud, and built to last.