Dierks Bentley at Fort Hood on July Fourth
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Killeen Daily Herald - Found Jul. 3, 2009 ... star Dierks Bentley is excited and honored to spend his July Fourth with the soldiers and families of Fort Hood, he said last week. Bentley is... |
Dierks Bentley is "Sideways" Over No. 1 Hit
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Great American Country - Found Jun. 30, 2009 Dierks Bentley photo courtesy of Capitol Nashville. June 30, 2009 ? Dierks Bentley tried to create a party atmosphere when he recorded his current... |
Dierks Bentley Writes Memorial Song for Jordan Sterling
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Phoenix New Times - Found Jun. 22, 2009 Phoenix-bred country star Dierks Bentley's newest song is a melancholy tribute to Phoenix resident Jordan Sterling, who died earlier this year... |
Dierks Bentley: Almost a Household Name
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Country Music Television - Found Jun. 22, 2009 ... ask Forbes, Dierks Bentley is on the verge of greatness. In a story about celebs about to go from cult hero to household name, they put Bentley... |
Dierks Bentley, Rodney Atkins Welcome Fans to CMA Music Festival
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Country Music Television - Found Jun. 12, 2009 Autograph Session, Kick-off Parade Lead Up to Official Launch of Four-Day Event Dierks Bentley Photo Credit: Marilu White Dierks Bentleykept it cool, |
Dierks Bentley, CMT One Country Expand Miles & Music for Kids Events
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Country Music Television - Found Jun. 7, 2009 ... is joining forces with Dierks Bentley and the Children's Miracle Network to expand his Miles & Music for Kids fundraiser to six additional cities ... |
Legoland forced to drop Michael Jackson tribute
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SignOn San Diego - Found Jul. 3, 2009 5; and Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley and Jimmy Wayne, Oct. 2. ? G.V. Coronado Naval Base has change in command CORONADO: Capt. Legoland abandons Jackson tribute plans - UPI Legalities scrap Legoland tribute to Jackson - SignOn San Diego Explore All |
Fourth of July fun on the horizon
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Killeen Daily Herald - Found Jul. 2, 2009 From the concert by multiplatinum country artist Dierks Bentley to arts and crafts vendors and lots of family activities, including free... |
Brad Paisley: Solo Artist, Group Effect
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Great American Country - Found Jun. 30, 2009 Places,' Trace Adkins? 'Ladies Love Country Boys,' David Lee Murphy?s 'Party Crowd,' Dierks Bentley?s 'Sideways,' Montgomery Gentry?s... Ian Paisley Jr is fined £5,000 - BBC Paisley pulls it together for 'Saturday Night' - USA Today Listen Up: Brad Paisley pulls it together for 'Saturday Night' - USA Today CD review: 'American Saturday Night' by Brad Paisley - Dallas Morning News Explore All |
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Celebrate the Fourth on Fort Hood
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Killeen Daily Herald - Found Jun. 29, 2009 From the concert by multiplatinum country artist Dierks Bentley to arts and crafts vendors and lots of family activities, including free... |
Dierks Bentley Biography
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 Dierks Bentley performing in Saginaw, Michigan, March 31, 2007
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| Background information | |
| Born | 20 November 1975 1 |
| Origin | Phoenix, Arizona, USA |
| Genre(s) | Country |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Label(s) | Dangling Rope, Capitol Nashville |
| Associated acts | Brett Beavers, Deric Ruttan, The Warren Brothers |
| Website | http://www.dierks.com/ |
Dierks Bentley (born November 20, 1975 in Phoenix, Arizona) is an American country music artist who has been signed to Capitol Records Nashville since 2003. That year, he released his self-titled debut album. Both it and its follow-up, 2005's Modern Day Drifter, are certified platinum in the United States. A third album, 2006's Long Trip Alone, is certified gold. It was followed in mid 2008 by a greatest hits package. His fifth album, Feel That Fire was released in February 2009.
Bentley's studio albums have accounted for twelve singles on the country singles charts, of which seven have reached No. 1: his debut single "What Was I Thinkin'", as well as "Come a Little Closer", "Settle for a Slowdown", "Every Mile a Memory", "Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)", "Feel That Fire" and "Sideways". Three more of his singles have reached Top Five on the country charts as well.
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Early life
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Dierks Bentley was born in Phoenix, Arizona on November 20, 1975. "Dierks" was his maternal grandmother's maiden name. In his teenage years, he moved to Lawrenceville, New Jersey, where he attended the Lawrenceville School, graduating in 1993. He was also a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity at Vanderbilt University.
Personal life
Bentley is married to Cassidy Black, who also has Phoenix roots and whom he has known since middle school. They live in Nashville, Tennessee with their dogs Jake (who has appeared in a few of Dierks' videos) and George. The couple welcomed their first child, Evalyn Day Bentley, on October 4, 2008.2
Bentley spent a year at the University of Vermont before transferring to Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He pledged Sigma Alpha Epsilon while at Vanderbilt.
Music career
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Bentley worked at The Nashville Network (now Spike TV), researching old footage of country performances. In 2003, Capitol Nashville released Bentley's self-titled debut album. The album's first single, "What Was I Thinkin'," reached Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts later that year. Two other singles from the album were released and charted: "My Last Name" reached No. 17, and "How Am I Doin'" reached No. 4. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Modern Day Drifter
Bentley's second Capitol album, Modern Day Drifter, was released in 2005. It featured two No. 1 singles on the Hot Country Songs chart, "Settle for a Slowdown" and "Come a Little Closer." A third single, "Lot of Leavin' Left to Do", reached No. 3. The album was also certified platinum.
Later in 2005 Bentley won the CMA Award for the Horizon Award (now Best New Artist) and was invited to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry. The induction took place on October 1, 2005. Bentley stands as the third youngest member after Carrie Underwood and Josh Turner.
Long Trip Alone
On June 10, 2006, Long Trip Alone was released. The album produced two No. 1 songs, "Every Mile a Memory" in 2006 and "Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)" in 2007. The title track reached No. 10 on the country charts. A fourth single, "Trying to Stop Your Leaving," hit No. 5.
In 2007, Bentley released a live DVD recorded and filmed in Denver, Colorado entitled Live and Loud at the Fillmore.
Greatest Hits/Every Mile a Memory 2003-2008
A March 2008 interview, Bentley said he would let his fans be the executive producers to his first greatest hits album, Greatest Hits/Every Mile a Memory 2003-2008. The album was released on May 6, 2008.3 An album cut, "Sweet & Wild," reached No. 51 on the Hot Country Songs chart. The song features an uncredited duet with fellow country singer Sarah Buxton.
Feel That Fire
A fifth studio album, Feel That Fire,4 was released in February 2009. Its title track, co-written by Brett Beavers and The Warren Brothers, reached Top 40 in October 2008 and became his sixth Number One in February 2009. The second single from the album Feel That Fire is "Sideways", which was released on March 2.
Tours
Free and Easy Summer Tour (2007)
Throttle Wide Open Tour (2008) w/ Luke Bryan and Bucky Covington
Discography
Albums
- Don't Leave Me in Love (2001)
- Dierks Bentley (2003)
- Modern Day Drifter (2005)
- Long Trip Alone (2006)
- Greatest Hits/Every Mile a Memory 2003-2008 (2008)
- Feel That Fire (2009)
Awards
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| Year | Association | Award |
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| 2004 | CMT Music Awards | Breakthrough Video of the Year |
| Academy of Country Music | Top New Artist | |
| 2005 | CMA Award | Horizon Award |
| 2009 | CMT Music Awards | CMT Performance of the Year |
References
- ^ Jeffries, David. "allmusic ((( Dierks Bentley > Biography )))". Allmusic. http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:dcfixq80ldhe~T1. Retrieved on 2007-11-13.
- ^ "Country Star Dierks Bentley Welcomes Daughter". People. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20231232,00.html. Retrieved on 2008-10-05.
- ^ AP Video
- ^ "Dierks Bentley In Studio Performance at AOL Sessions". AOL Sessions. http://sessions.aol.ca/video/feel-that-fire/dierks-bentley/692/.
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