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Dierks Bentley Says Third Baby Was 'Kinda Planned, Kinda Unplanned'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:05:10 +0000

Dierks Bentley, with decidedly shorter hair, spoke to a Jacksonville radio station during an appreciation event for the military and revealed how his wife Cassidy let him know that their third bundle of joy was on the way. The pregnancy, according to Bentley, was sort of a surprise, but not really.

Dierks Bentley Announces Deeply Personal New Album, 'Riser'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:43:36 +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 — Sun, 12 May 2013 18:37:22 +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 21:37:13 +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 — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:41:39 +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.'

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

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:55:03 +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 — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:17:32 +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 — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:07:16 +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 — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:17:19 +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 BryanÂ at one of this summer’s hottest festivals.Â Live Nation and ACM Promoter of the Year, Brian O’Connell announced more details for this highly anticipated three-day camping event. Â The [...]

Most Anticipated 2013 Grammys Performance? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:33:07 +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.

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 21:31:17 +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 [...]

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

Billy Dukes — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:30:38 +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?

Miranda & Dierks: "Locked & Reloaded"

Skeeter Nash — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:23:11 +0000

Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley are planning to hit the road together next year. The country stars are laying out the itinerary for their 2013 Locked & Reloaded Tour. While specific dates and venues have yet to be announced, the country stars have revealed more than 30 cities in which they intend to perform. Stops span the U.S., from San Diego, California to Portland, Maine. The tour is expected to get under way on January 17th.

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?

Dierks Bentley Ignores Severe Weather Warnings to Make Good on Performance for Dedicated Fans

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:00:09 +0000

Dierks Bentley didn't let down his fans who drove and flew from cities and states away to be part of his annual Miles and Music for Kids charity event in Nashville on Sunday afternoon (Oct. 14). After pulling the plug on the motorcycle ride and the outdoor concert due to severe weather warnings, Bentley decided to throw an impromptu jam at the Hard Rock Cafe for those who were in town.