Category Archives: Dierks Bentley

Growing up in a nonmusical family in Phoenix, AZ, country vocalist Dierks Bentley got his country music education on his own, listening to recordings. A love of the material inspired him to move to Nashville at the age of 19, but he quickly grew discouraged by the lack of public and professional interest coming his way. It all changed when he walked into the Station Inn, a bar where the bluegrass faithful hang out. An all-night jam session recharged his batteries and he restarted pursuing bookings. He landed a job at the TNN tv network doing research on classic country songs and by night he worked on his demos. Capitol Records heard the artist, signed him, and gave us his self-titled debut, Dierks Bentley, in 2003, which yielded the impossibly catchy single “What Was I Thinkin'”. Bringing his love of Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings more to the forefront, Modern Day Drifter followed two years later and became a Top Ten hit. In 2006 he came back with Long Trip Alone, a more polished effort that was commercial but not crass. Greatest Hits: Every Mile a Memory arrived in 2008, a bit early in his career for that, perhaps, but it did contain his key charting singles and added in fan-selected live tracks as a bonus, making it a nice summation of Bentley’s work to date. A new album, Feel That Fire, was gave us in early 2009.

Dierks Bentley Cancels Performance

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Dierks Bentley Has Canceled His Performance At Nationals Game. Dierks Bentley has unfortunately had to cancel his performance at the Nationals game in DC that would have happened tomorrow (Saturday, June 2). Bentley is not able to perform because of an illness in his family. This is the first show that he has had to cancel/reschedule in 10 years and he is very disappointed about it. Luckily his good friends and fellow country singers Big & Rich will be filling in for him! Our prayers go out to Bentley and his family and we hope for a speedy recovery!

Dierks Bentley Covers Adele

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Dierks Bentley Gives Adele’s Hit A Country Make-Over On CMT Unplugged. Dierks Bentley has a very specific bluegrass, country sound, but that doesn’t keep him from getting outside of the box every now and then. In a recent recording for CMT‘s Unplugged series, the talented country star gave a bit of a country music make-over to pop sensation Adele‘s hit single “Set Fire To The Rain“. He gives a very down to earth performance with a low key, but powerful emotional quality. I personally love it when country stars cover songs from other genres, but don’t take my word for it…watch it below. You can catch the remainder of the episode on Palladia (Saturday, June 2 at 9 p.m. ET), CMT (Monday, June 25 at 10 a.m. ET/PT) and CMT PURE (Monday, June 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT). Other songs performed include “Home“, “Up On The Ridge” and “Am I The Only One“. Watch Dierks Bentley’s Countrified “Set Fire To The Rain“!

Dierks Bentley Home Album Review

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After Listening To Dierks Bentley’s Home, I Want To Go Exactly There! Dierks Bentley’s previous album, Up On The Ridge, was such a breath of fresh air! I really enjoyed the bluegrass compilation and loved the fact that Bentley did what HE wanted to do. But…the first time I heard “Am I The Only One,” I was immediately rushed to years back when I first discovered the curly headed guy on my TV singing “How Am I Doin’?” At that moment I knew we were going to get an awesome album from him very soon. I was right! The second single and title track, “Home,” was released and was on the opposite side of the tracks from “Am I The Only One,” but they were both going in the same direction! The best way I can describe this album as a whole is probably something like this…I see myself with a few of my favorite people, on a cool afternoon, sitting around a fire, with a cup in my hand, not talking, but having the best time ever. It just makes me happy! I don’t know about everyone else, but I don’t have to be jumping up and down raging to a song just because it is fast paced. Don’t get me wrong, I do that too, but it is also nice to sit back, listen, appreciate and smile! It is hard for me to pick a favorite song from this album…number one because they are all pretty great and number two because I like them all for different reasons. “Gonna Die Young” is fun and makes me want to do something crazy, it kind of has the same effect “What Was I Thinkin’” had on me. “Tip It On Back” is very easy going and I can’t help but sing along. “The Woods” has a great beat to it, it is very descriptive and it takes me back. Everyone has that place that is almost sacred to them, it holds a lot of memories and no matter what happens you can always go back there! “When You Gonna Come Around,” featuring Karen Fairchild, is the type of song you wish was written about you (don’t lie, you have all thought it a time or two). “Thinking Of You” is just so sweet! I encourage you to listen to the entire song from start to finish. Yes, it is seven minutes, but I promise the end will have you grinning from ear to ear. So there, I told you what I thought…it’s GOLD! I’d love to know what y’all think, so everyone should listen as soon as you get the chance! Home Track Listing 1. Am I The Only One 2. Gonna Die Young 3. Tip It On Back 4. Home 5. Diamonds Make Babies 6. In My Head 7. Breathe You In 8. The Woods 9. When You Gonna Come Around (featuring Karen Fairchild) 10. 5-1-5-0 11. Heart Of A Lonely Girl 12. Thinking Of You

President Obama Loves Country Music

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President Obama Includes Favorite Country Hits In Campaign Playlist. Having honored country music recently at Country Music: In Performance at the White House, we already knew that President Obama was a fan of our favorite genre. But we didn’t know just how much of a fan! His team recently released his official campaign playlist for the 2012 election and it turns out country music hits round out 1/4 of the songs on the list! The hit-makers featured include Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley, Sugarland, Montgomery Gentry and Zac Brown Band! So, I guess CMNB has something in common with our President! We love all these country stars too! Check out the complete list below. 2012 President Barack Obama Campaign Playlist. “Stand Up” – Sugarland “Everyday America” – Sugarland “This” -Darius Rucker “Learn To Live” – Darius Rucker “My Town” – Montgomery Gentry “Keep Me In Mind” – Zac Brown Band “Home” – Dierks Bentley “Your Smiling Face” – James Taylor “Different People” – No Doubt “Got To Get You Into My Life” – Earth Wind and Fire “Green Onions” – Booker T & The MGs “I Got You” – Wilco “Keep Reachin’ Up” – Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators “Love You I Do?” – Jennifer Hudson “No Nostalgia” – Ages And Ages “Raise Up” – Ledisi “You’ve Got The Love” – Florence and The Machine “Mr. Blue Sky” – Electric Light Orchestra “The Best Thing About Me Is You” – Ricky Martin ft. Joss Stone “You Are The Best Thing” – Ray La Montagne “Keep Marchin”- Rapheal Saddiq “We Take Care Of Our Own” – Bruce Springsteen “The Weight” – Aretha Franklin “Even Better Than The Real Thing” – U2 “Roll With The Changes” – REO Speedwagon

Dierks Bentely Home Track Listing Details

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Dierks Bentley’s Upcoming Album Home Available for Pre-Order, Track Listing Now Available! Dierks Bentley‘s upcoming album, Home, is officially available for pre-order for fans! Scoot on over to Dierks homepage by clicking here or get on over to iTunes to reserve your copy. The expected release date is February 7th, 2012, and you can check out a complete track listing below. Already released off this album are the title track, “Home“, and the summer party hit, “Am I The Only One“. If either of these are any indication of what the rest of the album will be like, fans have a lot to look forward. Between these two tracks alone Bentley shows off his ability to have a little fun but also be more serious when its appropriate. I have enjoyed all of Dierks’ work so far, and look forward to seeing what else he has to bring to the table. Home, Complete Track Listing 1. Am I The Only One 2. Gonna Die Young 3. Tip It On Back 4. Home 5. Diamonds Make Babies 6. In My Head 7. Breathe You In 8. The Woods 9. When You Gonna Come Around 10. 5-1-5-0 11. Heart of a Lonely Girl 12. Thinking of You

How To Be In Dierks Bentley’s Home Video

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Here Is Your Chance To Be In A Dierks Bentley Video! Ever wanted to be a star in a country music video? Well, here is your chance! Dierks Bentley has created an opportunity to feature your personal photos of you, your family, basically your “home”, in his new video “Home.” All you have to do is go over to www.dierksbentleyhome.com. Once you are there follow the easy steps of picking your location and uploading anywhere from 3-8 of your favorite photos and enjoy! If you are lucky you might be one of the few chosen to be seen by millions on Dierks’ facebook page!

Country Music Performs At White House

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Country Artists Featured in PBS Special, Country Music: In Performance at the White House. Some of country’s most popular artists are performing at the White House! In a special event, Country Music: In Performance at the White House, hosted by President Obama and Mrs. Obama, these country artists, inlcuding, Dierks Bentley, Lauren Alaina, Lyle Lovett, Alison Krauss, The Band Perry, Kris Kristofferson, Darius Rucker, James Taylor and Capital Records newcomer Mickey, come together to celebrate the rich history of country music which has evolved with America through the years. These performers pay tribute to country music, and some of its most iconic figures through music of their own as well as classic hits. The event was taped Monday, November 21st and will air on PBS on Wednesday, November 23rd at 8pm ET. You can find a complete list of the songs and performers below. I have to say the two performances which interest me the most are Alison Krauss’ rendition of “When You Say Nothing At All” and Dierks Bentley and Lauren Alaina teaming up to sing “Always On My Mind“. Country Music: In Performance at the White House Preview [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOHhqhLptNQ] Complete Song List Home Performed by Dierks Bentley Cowboy Man Performed by Lye Lovett Pancho & Lefty Performed by Kris Kristofferson & Darius Rucker If I Die Young Performed by The Band Perry When You Say Nothing at All Performed by Allison Krauss Riding on a Railroad Performed by James Taylor I Got Nothin’ Performed by Darius Rucker Always on My Mind Performed by Dierks Bentley & Lauren Alaina Crazy Performed by Mickey Wichita Lineman Performed by James Taylor Coal Miner’s Daughter Performed by Lauren Alaina Funny How Time Slips Away Performed by Lyle Lovett I Will Always Love You Performed by The Band Perry Me And Bobby McGee Full Cast

Dierks Bentley Home Details

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Details On Dierks Bentley New Album Release. Dierks Bentley has announced that his sixth studio album, Home, will release February 7th, 2012. The album title shares its name with Bentley’s current and popular single. This concept of “home” and its meaning clearly have a special hold on Dierks. “My home is in Nashville with my family, my home is on the road with our fans and my home is definitely in country music…This album is more than a year’s worth of writing, recording and testing out material on the road in front of our hard core fans. The end result is an album that runs through all the types of country songs and sounds I enjoy singing and playing.” -Dierks Bentley Also on this album, you can find his hit track “Am I The Only One“. Dierks will be celebrating the album release with a special performance at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on February 2nd. Tickets will be available for purchase on Friday, November 18th at 10am CT.

Dierks Bentley Home Music Video

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The Americana Themed Music Video For Dierks Bentley’s Home Is Here! Dierks Bentley has released the music video for his latest single, “Home.” This is the second release from his highly anticipated album that will be released in 2012! The follow up to “Am I The Only One” is a more touching tune about his passion for all things home. Bentley has been known for his fast pace, good-timing hits (“What Was I Thinking“, “Sideways“, “Free And Easy“), but also has a very sensitive, calmer side that we all love (“Last Name“, “I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes“, “Every Mile A Memory“). I know I am extremely excited to see what the rest of this upcoming album has to offer! Get Your First Look At “Home” Here Now!!!

Dierks Bentley Miles & Music

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Dierks Bentley’s 6th Annual Miles & Music for Kids Happening October 16th! The 6th Annual Miles & Music for Kids hosted by Dierks Bentley is taking place on October 16th! This charity event is an hour long motorcycle ride that includes a live performance at the end of the road! The ride will start at the Harley-Davidson of Columbia, wind through the back roads of Tennessee, and end in downtown Nashville. “The back roads are great. But the coolest part of the whole ride is going down Hillsboro Road and not having to stop one time going through Green Hills.” -Dierks Bentley After this uninterrupted journey through Tennessee back roads, Bentley will be joined by Eli Young Band, Josh Thompson and Colt Ford at the Riverfront Park for a live performance! Bentley has opted to expand the benefit to include other cities besides Nashville, like Chicago, Phoenix, Atlanta, Seattle and others. All the proceeds raised in each are donated to the children’s hospital in that area. For Nashville this hospital is the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Tickets include the ride, concert and a T-shirt and run for $50. For those who only wish to attend the concert, tickets are $20. All tickets are available through Ticketmaster.