Dierks Bentley paid tribute to Merle Haggard at the CMT Music Awards calling him the backbone of country. He then gave him a toast saying, “Merle Haggard, thanks for singing your stories, they were rough, honest, gritty and lonesome, and most importantly they were real. So raise a glass or raise a guitar, whatever you got near, to Merle Haggard, Ya’ll.”
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Dierks Bentley Isn’t Interested In Being A Reality TV Star
Dierks Bentley loves to play music and that’s really the only thing he wants to do. He recently told CMT when asked about his interest in Reality TV, ” I feel like I’ve got a nice little niche where I stay just below the radar, which is perfect. I just don’t want to be known for anything other than music. “
May 20th: On This Day
On this day in 2014, CBS aired “ACM Presents: An All-Star Salute To The Troops” with George Strait, Carrie Underwood, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum, Toby Keith, Lee Brice, Dierks Bentley and Merle Haggard. The ACM would later announce that a $650,000 contribution to ACM Lifting Lives, was made on behalf of the artists who participated in the taping.
“Somewhere On A Beach” Gives Dierks Bentley His 14th Number One
Dierks Bentley’s single “Somewhere On A Beach” has topped the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase Radio Charts, giving Dierks his 14th career number one song. Dierks shares, “It’s hard to believe your 14th number one hit could be your fastest rising. I’m blown away at the reception of the new music.”
Dierks Bentley’s “Somewhere On A Beach” Notches Top Spot
Dierks Bentley’s single “Somewhere On A Beach” has notched a spot atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart this week. The song reaches the chart’s summit while it continues to make its way up the top 5 on the Billboard Country Airplay, Mediabase and Country Digital Songs Charts. “Somewhere On A Beach” is the lead single from Bentley’s forthcoming studio album Black, out May 27th.
Dierks Bentley Shared New Track From Black Album
Dierks Bentley has shared a new track from his Black album titled “What The Hell Did I Say.” Dierks gave fans their first listen of the new song as part of his second installment of a short film series surrounding the album. The first episode was set to Bentley’s new duet with Maren Morris, “I’ll Be The Moon,” and highlighted the beginning stages of a love triangle.
Cole Swindell Teams Up With Dierks Bentley For “Flatliner”
Cole Swindell has teamed up with Dierks Bentley for a new song titled “Flatliner” which is about a girl cole is trying to impress. During the song, Swindell even stops singing to ask Bentley what he’d do to win this girl’s heart. And Dierks replies, “Grab a guitar and go sing her a song,” Cole asks, “And go play one of my songs?” to which Bentley replies, “No, don’t play one of yours. Play one of mine, man.”
Dierks Bentley Reveals Details Surrounding His New Album
Dierks Bentley has revealed details surrounding the release of his forthcoming eighth studio album, Black. The 13-track album will drop on May 27th and will feature collaborations with Maren Morris, Elle King and Trombone Shorty. The album title is a tribute to his wife Cassie whose maiden name is Black.
Kelsea Ballerini Added To Academy Of Country Music Awards Performers List
The list of performers at the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards has grown with the addition of Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, and Sam Hunt to the already star-studded lineup. These artists join previously announced performers Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line and Cam during the show, which will be broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 3rd at 7:00 pm on CBS.
Dierks Bentley
Dierks Bentley is coming to the Iowa State Fair! Dierks will be performing on Monday, August 15th at 08:00 pm. Tickets are $57.00. For more information, go to Ticketmaster.com
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