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.
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Dierks Bentley Home Album Review
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 [...]
President Obama Loves Country Music
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 [...]
Waylon Jennings Tribute Vol 2 Release Date
Second Volume of Waylon Jennings Tribute Album Release Date Set.
The Waylon Jennings tribute album, The Music Inside: A Collaboration Dedicated to Waylon Jennings, Volume II will be available February 7th.
Volume I, released February 2011, included artists like Jamey Johnson, Alabama, Randy Houser, Sunny Sweeney, Kris Kristofferson and Trace Adkins as well as members [...]
Dierks Bentely Home Track Listing Details
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 [...]
How To Be In Dierks Bentley’s Home Video
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 [...]
Country Music Performs At White House
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 [...]
Dierks Bentley Home Details
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, [...]
Dierks Bentley Home Music Video
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 [...]
Dierks Bentley Miles & Music
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 [...]
Takin’ a Break with HaleighT – Country Music News Ep3
HaleighT Discusses Her Favorite Season, Jason Aldean, and Dierks Bentley!
In the third episode of “Takin’ a Break with HaleighT“, HaleighT sits down to talk about her favorite season and all the fun things that come with it, and Jason Aldean’s new video for his moving “Tattoos On This Town“. Also, we get to hear about [...]
