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Dierks Bentley Announces Deeply Personal New Album, 'Riser'

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:00:36 +0000

Dierks Bentley is getting set to release a new album in the fall, and he says the new music is the most personal that he’s ever made. Bentley wrote and recorded the new album, titled ‘Riser,’ in the year following the death of his father. The album takes its title from a song called ‘I’m [...]

Dierks Bentley Opening Hometown Bar

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:00:22 +0000

Lots of country musicians sing about drinking, but Dierks Bentley is taking things a step further. The country music singer-songwriter is opening a country bar in his homtown of Scottsdale, Ariz. Bentley teamed with the owners of Riot Hospitality Group and operators of El Hefe Super Macho Taqueria for the venture, which is called Dierks [...]

Dierks Bentley and Wife Expecting Third Child

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:42:08 +0000

Dierks Bentley issued a very important tweet to let his friends, fans and followers know that he and his wife Cassidy Black are expanding their family. They are expecting their third child. The baby is due in the fall and the singer even used a little football metaphor to reveal the good news. He tweets: [...]

Dierks Bentley on Upcoming Album: 'I Want It to Be My Best One'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:40:13 +0000

Country star Dierks Bentley scored a massive success with his most recent album, 'Home.' Not only was it his fourth No. 1 album in a row, it was also nominated for a Grammy. However Bentley intends to top it with his next outing, which he's been working on since October with the hope of releasing it this fall.

Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley Cover Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used to Know'

Christina Vinson — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:00:39 +0000

Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley are having a whole lot of fun on the Locked and Reloaded Tour -- which they referred to as an adult jungle gym -- even branching out with a cover of Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used to Know.'

Cute Kids Singing Country Songs – Dierks Bentley, '5-1-5-0′

Billy Dukes — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:00:50 +0000

Details are a little scarce on who this boy is or where he comes from, but he sure does love '5-1-5-0' by Dierks Bentley. Well, he loves the chorus of the song anyway. Actually, he just loves one part of the chorus, but he sings it really, really well. The full video shows this week's country kid singing at the dinner table and in the bathtub.

Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley + Hunter Hayes Perform 'Outstanding in Our Field' at 2013 ACMs

Christina Vinson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:46:17 +0000

The 2013 ACM Awards got off to a great start Sunday, with a fantastic performance from three country crooners who are truly 'outstanding in their field' -- Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley and the young Hunter Hayes lit up the MGM arena, performing the 'Wheelhouse' star's new song, 'Outstanding in Our Field.'

Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley + Lady Antebellum Added to 'ACM Presents Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:38:03 +0000

Tim McGaw's 'Superstar Summer Night' is shaping up to be one star-studded event, thanks to a continually evolving lineup. New additions to the already all-star lineup include Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley and Lady Antebellum. But it's not just country acts that are going to rock out with McGraw. Pitbull, the Cuban pop star known for his addictive Latin dance jams and 'hip-pop' tracks, is also newly slated to perform.

Hunter Hayes, Dierks Bentley, Brantley Gilbert + More Announced as ACM Awards Performers

Christina Vinson — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:50:39 +0000

The country music party of the year just got a little more star-studded with the announcement of additional ACM Awards performers. With some of the biggest names in country music have already been announced for this highly-anticipated event, Hunter Hayes, Dierks Bentley, and Brantley Gilbert are the icing on the cake.

ACM Party for a Cause Festival Combines Country Music With Charitable Giving

Megan Pacella — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 14:56:32 +0000

The only thing better than hanging out outside and watching your favorite country artists perform is doing so with a good conscience. The Academy of Country Music's Party for a Cause Festival in Las Vegas brings The Band Perry, Dierks Bentley and other ACM-nominated artists to a festival that will benefit a number of non-profit organizations.

Dierks Bentley Invites Walmart Checker and Aspiring Country Singer Kayla Slone to the ACM Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:05:16 +0000

Dierks Bentley just made a dream come true for Walmart checker and aspiring country singer Kayla Slone. During the West Virginian's appearance on 'Anderson Live,' Bentley called in to gush about what a fan he is of her voice and to personally invite her to the ACMs in Las Vegas in April, where she will be able to hob-knob with country music's finest.

Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan to Headline Faster Horses Festival in Michigan

Christina Vinson — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:56:19 +0000

Saddle up your horses and get ready to gallop on over to the Faster Horses Festival for your chance to see Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, and Luke Bryan at one of this summer's hottest festivals.

Terri Clark Releases 'Classics' Collection With Help from Reba McEntire, Dierks Bentley + More

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:00:15 +0000

Terri Clark has released her new studio album, ‘Classics’ — a collection of 11 tunes from previous generations that have guided the evolution of the country genre. “I tried really hard to pick a song or two from every decade from the ‘50s to the ‘80s,” says the singer of deciding which songs to include. [...]

Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley Deliver 'Over You,' 'Home' at the 2013 Grammy Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:16:11 +0000

Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley are no strangers to collaboration. The pair of iconoclastic country performers, who are currently on tour together, also performed together at the 2013 Grammy Awards, singing Lambert's 'Over You' and Bentley's 'Home' with decidedly mixed results.

Most Anticipated 2013 Grammys Performance? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:46:07 +0000

Country music promises to set the tone for the 2013 Grammy Awards on Sunday night (Feb. 10), as Taylor Swift will be the first artist to take the stage. Swift kicks off the 8PM CBS broadcast, but -- like so many of the other performances -- what she'll sing is still a mystery.

Dierks Bentley Likens New Tour With Miranda Lambert to an Adult Jungle Gym

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:00:14 +0000

Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert are kinda like the male and female versions of each other -- they both make country records that cut against the modern commercial grain, they both wear their musical hearts on their sleeves, and they both put on high-energy, good-time concerts. They've toured together in the past, and now they've re-teamed for a new tour appropriately titled Locked and Reloaded, which Bentley promises will be an enjoyable show for fans.

Announcing the Inaugural Taste of Country Music Festival at Hunter Mountain

Taste of Country Staff — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:58:09 +0000

Over a dozen of country music's biggest stars will call Hunter Mountain home for three days this June. The inaugural Taste of Country Music Festival is three days of music and camping in the Catskill Mountains of New York, with Lady Antebellum, Willie Nelson, Trace Adkins and Hunter Hayes among the first confirmed acts.

Dierks Bentley's Dog Goes Missing, Country Fans and Artists Rally to Find Him

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:30:19 +0000

Never, ever underestimate the power of social media.

On Sunday night (Jan. 13), country superstar Dierks Bentley's dog Jake went missing during a big thunderstorm. Bentley tweeted about his beloved pooch being lost, and the country community -- fans, artists and even the boss at Bentley's label -- rallied around him to help spread the word and support him. They also ultimately helped locate the dog.

Dierks Bentley Completes His Annual New Year's Day Lake Jump in Style

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:00:17 +0000

Dierks Bentley completed his annual lake jump on New Year’s Day, this time in the balmy environs of Florida, where he and his band performed at the Capitol One Bowl on Tuesday. And the boys even got lovely pink bathrobes to commemorate the occasion! Bentley captured the momentous event in a webisode of DBTV, pretending [...]

Dierks Bentley Reveals He's Not the Star of His Family

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:00:29 +0000

Dierks Bentley may have millions of adoring country music fans, but the superstar singer insists that his brother, Fife, is the true star of the Bentley household. “When I go home for Christmas, you’d think that in my house I’d be the big star, but I’m not,” Dierks says in a special holiday episode of [...]

Dierks Bentley Delivers Rocking 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)' on CMA TV Special

Scott Shetler — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 03:52:46 +0000

Dierks Bentley brought some rock and roll energy to the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special on ABC Thursday (Dec. 20) with his cover of ‘Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).’ While his backing band wore suits and red ties to get in the Christmas spirit, Bentley stayed loose in a button-down shirt and jeans as he sang [...]

Dierks Bentley Rocks 'Country and Cold Cans' at 2012 ACAs

Megan Pacella — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:47:35 +0000

After Lady Antebellum scored the ACA award for Group of the Year, Dierks Bentley eased the tension by performing on stage. Naturally, Bentley sang about relaxing with a little bit of booze when he put on a rocking rendition of his song 'Country & Cold Cans.'

The Band Perry and Dierks Bentley Open 2012 Grammy Nominations Concert With Johnny Cash Tribute

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 03:28:16 +0000

The Band Perry and Dierks Bentley kicked off the 2012 Grammy Nominations Concert live from Nashville with a rollicking tribute to the legendary Man in Black, Johnny Cash. They delivered a rocking version of the classic hit 'Jackson.'

Best Dierks Bentley Song? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:00:03 +0000

Next year will mark 10 years since Dierks Bentley released his debut single 'What Was I Thinkin'.' Longtime country fans will remember that song as one of the most exciting debuts in country music history, but has it remained the 37-year-old's best song? After six albums and 19 singles, what is your favorite Dierks Bentley song?

Best Title Track of 2012? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:30:19 +0000

This week, Toby Keith released the song 'Hope on the Rocks' as his new single. The title track from his latest album is the seventh of its kind -- songs that are also album titles -- to be released to country radio in 2012. Which is the best of the bunch? Decide in today's readers poll.

Dierks Bentley Performs New Single 'Tip It on Back' at the 2012 CMAs

Scott Shetler — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:09:39 +0000

Dierks Bentley performed the chilled-out tune ‘Tip It on Back’ at the 2012 CMA Awards, sounding every bit as confident relaxed as he does on the studio version of the track. Bentley, a triple nominee for Single, Song, and Album of the Year for ‘Home,’ was dressed casually in a leather jacket and jeans as [...]

2012 CMA Album of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:30:38 +0000

The Album of the Year category at the 2012 CMA Awards is as strong as it has been since the show moved to ABC. In any other year, all five nominees would be considered sure things to take home the trophy. For this reason, it's difficult to predict a winner with any conviction -- although we'll give it a try. Who do you think will win the Album of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?

2012 CMA Song of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:00:51 +0000

Nominees for Song of the Year at the 2012 CMA Awards are similar to those for Single of the Year -- with two exceptions. SOTY is given to the songwriters, which are the singers of the song plus one or two co-writers in three cases this year. Each day leading up to the Nov. 1 ABC broadcast, we're explaining how each nominee can win the CMA Award, offering our prediction and looking for yours. Who do you predict to win the Song of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?

2012 CMA Single of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:30:46 +0000

The 2012 CMA Awards are on the horizon, and the countdown begins today with predictions on each of the nine major categories. You also have a chance to choose a winner for each award in a daily readers poll. Who do you predict to win the Single of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?

Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley Announce 2013 Locked & Reloaded Tour

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:00:24 +0000

Two titans of country music, Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley, will join forces in 2013 for the Locked & Reloaded Tour. The tour will launch on Jan. 17 and bring a big dose of country heat to the bitter cold days of winter.