Dierks Bentley's 'scorching' single earns 18th #1

DIERKS BENTLEY BLAZES TO TOP OF COUNTRY RADIO TODAY

WITH 18TH CAREER NO. ONE “BURNING MAN”

Bentley’s “Most Affecting Song” Marks Back-to-Back Chart Toppers

From Critically Acclaimed Album THE MOUNTAIN

2019 BURNING MAN TOUR Continues to “Take Fans On A Wild Ride”

as it Treks from Canada to U.S. This Week

NASHVILLE, TN - Jan. 28, 2019 - Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley earned his 18th No. One single with “Burning Man” (featuring Brothers Osborne) as the fiery-but-reflective track topped the Mediabase/Country Aircheck singles charts this week. Serving as the second consecutive chart topper from Bentley's ninth studio album THE MOUNTAIN, "his most affecting song” (Rolling Stone) inspired his 2019 BURNING MAN TOUR that will continue with shows this week in Canada, before returning stateside for the kickoff of the US leg on Thursday (1/31) in Spokane, WA.

“I felt an authentic connection to this song the first time I heard and my attachment to it has only strengthened night after night as I watch our fans connect with it. It is as much their song as it is mine...we all face that push and pull of who we are as people. As always, I’m very grateful to Country Radio for continuing to help share this journey.”

With his "youthful, bluegrass-influenced angle on rocking country" (Vulture), Bentley is known to showcase music "that resists Music Row’s standard-issue gloss" (New York Times). The "scorching" (Esquire) single is no exception and showcases how "Bentley releases the most thoughtful, complete collections in Country music" (USA Today).

"Bentley’s questioning of his relationship to the world and his place in it serves as a through-line on such songs as the wistful 'Burning Man,' where he’s balancing his fading youth with growing responsibilities." - Billboard

"A high-water mark for Bentley – his most affecting song since 2015's magnificent ‘Riser.' 'Burning Man' builds on that ballad's theme of evolution, as Bentley assesses his place in the world as a 40-something troubadour." - Rolling Stone

“A Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers-style rock song that ends with a banjo-guitar breakdown.” - Associated Press

"The title is a reference to the notorious Nevada desert festival, but the lyrics act as a summation of Bentley’s appeal." - Kansas City Star

Bentley "is always ready to take fans on a wild ride” (Washington Post) with his “rowdy live show” (Rolling Stone) as his 2019 BURNING MAN TOUR "does not disappoint” (Winnipeg Free Press) with special guests Jon Pardi, Tenille Townes and the Hot Country Knights. He will roll through the West Coast ahead of returning to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena in February (2/22) where he made his sold-out headlining debut in 2016.

Upcoming 2019 BURNING MAN TOUR Dates:

2/14/19    Ontario, CA - Citizens Business Bank Arena

2/15/19    Fresno, CA - Save Mart Center

2/16/19    Reno, NV - Reno Events Center

2/21/19    Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena

2/22/19    Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena

2/23/19    Columbia, MO - Mizzou Arena

2/28/19    Sioux Falls, SD - Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

3/01/19    Wichita, KS - INTRUST Bank Arena

3/02/19    Omaha, NE - CHI Health Center Omaha

3/07/19    Moline, IL - TaxSlayer Center

3/08/19    Duluth, MN - AMSOIL Arena

3/09/19    Grand Forks, ND - Alerus Center

3/28/19    Toledo, OH - Huntington Center

3/29/19    Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena

3/30/19    Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena

Bentley "has built a reputation as an authentic artist who often takes fearless stylistic detours with his music" (Music Row) and continues to be a dominant voice for the genre with over 8.6 billion overall digital streams. Reaching a new creative high as a co-writer on 10 of 13 tracks off THE MOUNTAIN (Capitol Records Nashville), Bentley earned the highest debut sales of his career as the record now boasts over 245 million streams. Critics continue to applaud his seventh chart-topping album as it was featured as one of “2018 Best Albums” by Esquire, USA Today, Rolling Stone, The Tennessean and more, while it was one of the only Country albums on Billboard’s all-genre year end list. Bentley has amassed countless nominations from the ACMs, CMAs, Billboard Music Awards and more, while earning 13 GRAMMY nominations. For more information, visit www.dierks.com.

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Dierks Bentley hits radio airwaves with new single WHAT THE HELL DID I SAY

DIERKS BENTLEY HITS RADIO AIRWAVES TODAY

WITH NEW SINGLE “WHAT THE HELL DID I SAY”

"With Energy Explosively High All Night Long" Bentley’s

2017 WHAT THE HELL WORLD TOUR 

Has Already Entertained More Than Half a Million Fans

 As Summer Concert Season Kicks Into Full Gear

NASHVILLE, TN - Jun. 26, 2017

Multi-PLATINUM singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley released "What the Hell Did I Say” today as the fourth single from his critically acclaimed and top selling album BLACK (Capitol Records Nashville).

The infectious track follows three consecutive #1s from the album, including the GOLD certified title-track and the PLATINUM certified hits "Somewhere On A Beach" and “Different For Girls,” proving once again Bentley's "effortless balance of radio-ready polish, traditional flavor and artistry” (Houston Chronicle).

“We named the tour after this song hoping that it would be a single this summer because it perfectly captures the anything-goes spirit out there this year,” said Bentley. “It's crazy right now with Cole and Pardi...every night is better than the one before...just when you think it can't get any more fun, it does. I've worked my whole career to have a tour like this one."

As the song that inspired this year’s tour hits radio and summer touring season kicks off, more than half a million fans have already flooded sold-out arenas across North America in 2017 for Bentley's "live show that tends to double down on fun." (The Boston Globe). 

The Washington Post vouches "he just gets us," as he gives fans an array of "chances to blow off steam during his action-packed summer tour.” 

“Has always been one of Country’s most engaging performers...with enough hits to fill an entire set.” - Asbury Park Press

“His fans couldn’t get enough of him. And now it appears that the feeling is mutual.” - CMT

“Promised a party...he delivered that and then some.” - Fresno Bee

“He plays to the entire crowd and has more energy than most young children.” - Parade

"With one foot planted on the country side and the other tapping along the rock and roll side, Dierks Bentley roared with a fun, solid two hours of his hits old and new." - The Sun Chronicle

"With energy explosively high all night long....he's startlingly theatrical and takes every opportunity he can to play with his audience." - The Post-Standard

"Especially over the past half-dozen years, he has been one of mainstream country’s more adventurous artists. " - Edmonton Journal

“The role of up-for-anything party-starter that has long seemed to fit him like a glove" - Tampa Bay Times

"His voice projecting all the way to the fans in the back of the venue who raised their arms up high, singing and swaying along. - OC Register

Bentley's 2017 WHAT THE HELL WORLD TOUR with special guests Cole Swindell and Jon Pardi returns to the road with stops in Jacksonville, FL (7/13), Raleigh, NC (7/14) and Virginia Beach, VA (7/15).

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Dierks Bentley Collects 3rd #1 off BLACK in 1 Year

DIERKS BENTLEY'S HIGHLY PERSONAL SONG

“BLACK” BECOMES THIRD CONSECUTIVE

SINGLE TO HIT NO. ONE  EXACTLY ONE YEAR

SINCE THE ALBUM’S RELEASE

BLACK Leads The List of Country Albums This Year

to Produce Three PLATINUM or GOLD Singles

NASHVILLE, TN - May 30, 2017

Exactly one year since the release of Dierks Bentley's eighth studio album BLACK (Capitol Records Nashville), the title-track reaches the top spot on the Mediabase radio chart today. Marking his 16th career No. One, the already GOLD-certified single is the third consecutive No. One off the "most fully-formed LP of his career" (TIME), and further illustrates Bentley's depth and diversity as an artist as the smash hit follows the chart-topping PLATINUM certified and award winning hits "Somewhere On A Beach" and  “Different For Girls." BLACK serves as one of only two Country albums released since last May that has been certified GOLD while simultaneously spawning three certified songs by the RIAA. 

“‘Every single we’ve put out this year has been a really important piece of the story of this album, but ‘Black’ is the one that’s really the cornerstone of the whole project, and it’s about my wife. Watching this one rise to the top of the chart is extra sweet,” said Bentley. 

Country radio, music fans and critics alike recognize "Bentley is his own brand” (OC Register), as he continues to balance "robust record sales and heavy radio play with acclaim from even those critics who had seemed allergic to Nashville's output in the past,” (Esquire) on his 2017 WHAT THE HELL WORLD TOUR.

"Whatever trends come and go, Bentley will always be there as an anchor point for the genre." - The Plain Dealer

"Bentley has solidified himself as one of Country’s most consistent stars, with No. One songs, platinum albums and high-profile tours.” - Baltimore Sun

"He's after the out-of-the-box lyrics, the sounds that defy country conventions, ones that simultaneously look back to country's outlaw past while forging ahead into new terrain." - Hartford Courant

"At his shows, Dierks Bentley is always ready to take fans on a wild ride." - Washington Post

“Had the audience singing along at top volume...working the crowd with the charismatic brand of showmanship that's made him one of Country music's most exciting entertainers” - Arizona Republic

Bentley's 2017 WHAT THE HELL WORLD TOUR with special guests Cole Swindell and Jon Pardi heads to the East Coast this weekend (Hartford, CT, 6/02, Mansfield, MA, 6/03, Holmdel, NJ, 6/04).

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Dierks Bentley's BLACK Collects More RIAA Metal

Dierks Bentley heightens success of Black 

with each Single released earning RIAA Certification

“Different For Girls” Hits PLATINUM, while “Black” turns to GOLD even before topping 
Country Radio Charts

NASHVILLE, TN - May 01, 2017 - Dierks Bentley continues to balance "robust record sales and heavy radio play with acclaim from even those critics who had seemed allergic to Nashville's output in the past" (Esquire) as all three singles released from his eighth studio album BLACK (Capitol Records Nashville) have now received certifications from the RIAA. Bentley's chart-topping PLATINUM certified hit "Somewhere On A Beach" is joined by the Billboard Music Award, GRAMMY and ACM nominated plus CMA award-winning “Different For Girls" as back to back PLATINUM certified No. One hits. The “king of the breakup song” (Noisey), has also struck GOLD for current Top 10 single ”Black,” as the three singles alone have seen more than 389 million digital streams.

As “a staple on the airwaves” (Des Moines Register) Bentley's thought-provoking single “Black” has been called one of "the sexiest songs of his career" by the Associated Press and Rolling Stone. He “continues to take risks that pay off,” (USA Today) as BLACK, the "most fully-formed LP of his career" (TIME), has garnered nine nominations from the ACM, CMA and GRAMMY Awards and debuted at the No. One position on Billboard’s all-genre Top Albums Chart and Top Country Albums chart. 

Bentley continues to throw the party of the summer headlining Stagecoach for the first time on Friday (4/28) after having "steadily worked his way up the Stagecoach lineup” (LA Times), which included surprise performances with Elle King, Cole Swindell and Jon Pardi. He continued the weekend with “ferocious live performances” (Fresno Bee) in Fresno, CA and Reno, NV. Bentley launches the next leg of his 2017 WHAT THE HELL WORLD TOUR with special guests Cole Swindell and Jon Pardi on May 19 in Columbia, MD. With “lyrics that are compassionate and purposeful” (The Post-Standard) he has “had the audience singing along at top volume” while "working the crowd with the charismatic brand of showmanship that's made him one of Country music's most exciting entertainers” (Arizona Republic).

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Dierks Bentley dominates sold-out Nashville crowd

Dierks Bentley’s First-Ever headlining Nashville Bridgestone Arena Show

keeps sold-out crowd on their feet until the very last note

on opening weekend of 2017 What The Hell World Tour

The Monumental Night Included Surprise Guest Elle King

NASHVILLE, TN - Jan. 21, 2017

As Multi-PLATINUM singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley stepped on Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena stage tonight for the first time as a headliner, he immediately earned a deafening welcome from a sold-out crowd in Music City, that stayed on their feet for more than two hours until the very last note. 

“You have no idea how much this night meant to me and the guys. This is a Stanley Cup…game seven of the World Series kind of night,” said Bentley. “I have my home team, my home crowd and I hope to leave the stage with no voice as a sign I did the job right. Thank you for making this one of the best nights of my life."

Between chart-topping hits that kicked off his career like “What Was I Thinking’” to his current critically acclaimed “Black," Bentley surprised fans when collaborator and friend Elle King joined him onstage to perform the CMA award-winning and GRAMMY nominated No. One hit “Different For Girls.” After challenging himself to covering George Strait each night of the tour, Bentley invited opener Jon Pardi back for “Carrying Your Love With Me,” before Cole Swindell returned for his latest single “Flatliner” with Bentley. To cap off the night, the encore’s “Drunk On A Plane” included Kelsea Ballerini, King, Swindell and Pardi. 

Bentley is known for getting "stronger and stronger with every release and is one of the few artists that can go from bluegrass to country” (Billboard) as he recently released his eighth studio album BLACK.

The title-track from Bentley's "most fully-formed LP of his career" (TIME) serves as his latest single, while its music video serves as a "passionate storyline" with the "perfect accompaniment to the personal message of both the song and the album" (Rolling Stone). After debuting at the #1 position on Billboard’s Top Albums Chart and Top Country Albums chart, the critically-acclaimed album has already spawned two No. One hits, the PLATINUM certified chart-topping hit “Somewhere On A Beach” and GOLD and GRAMMY nominated “Different For Girls” featuring Elle King. Bentley has now amassed 15 No. one songs, 13 GRAMMY nominations and is a recent CMA Award winner for Vocal Event of the Year.

"The bluegrass  picker, the  love  song  singer  and  the stadium rocker all packaged together” (Associated Press) has been a Grand Ole Opry member for over a decade and "has developed a rapport with his fans as a live performer that artists possessing 10 times as much headlining experience can’t boast" (Charlotte Observer).

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Dierks Bentley travels to remote locations in ICELAND for cinematic 4-day music video shoot

“BLACK” FIXATES TIME READERS WITH SEDUCTIVE CLIP

FEATURING BENTLEY’S WIFE CASSIDY BLACK

TIME Names Bentley’s “Biggest Undertaking Yet” As “Stunning”

NASHVILLE, TN - Jan. 13, 2017 - As GRAMMY nominee Dierks Bentley continues “following his muse to wherever it might take him—with the sky as the literal limit" (Esquire), he finds himself halfway across the world in remote areas of Iceland in the debut of his epic music video for “Black” on TIME. Over a four day shoot featuring breathtaking landscapes, stunning supernatural effects and incredibly intimate moments with his wife Cassidy, Bentley visually sets the tone for "the sexiest songs of his career" (Associated Press, Rolling Stone). 

“We’ve been talking about Iceland as a location since before I even released the album last year, but I never thought we’d actually go. The next thing I know, there’s a shoot booked and we are standing on the side of a glacier half-dressed,” laughed Bentley. “The crew wasn’t kidding around….it was four long, cold days in some really treacherous conditions. We were on a lot of the same locations that ‘Game Of Thrones’ and the Star Wars films have shot, and it’s just crazy what those people go through every day. I had the idea of putting my wife in the video, which is totally taking her out of her comfort zone, but I just couldn’t imagine doing a video for this song without her in it and she reluctantly agreed…but then totally NAILED it. It wouldn’t have been genuine without her. I think the end result is something really special, and it was a trip of a lifetime for everyone involved."

To watch the video TIME calls "stunning" and Bentley's "biggest undertaking yet," click here: http://ti.me/2j7RJcr

“As a performer and ambassador for the genre, Bentley has been a steadfast star, and one that continues to take risks that pay off” (USA TODAY) which continues to be evident and cemented with “Black’s” critical acclaim.  

“A sultry bedroom ballad that allowed him to frame the entire album around the story lines of love, loss and heartache.” – AP 

"The sexy title-track describes an all-consuming love as if it weren’t so different from a black hole." – People

“Rich with detailed lyrics only made even more vivid by Bentley's rasp.” - Esquire

"It's mood music, sometimes playing as smooth as a seduction but better suited for moments of introspection when you're surrounded by a crowd and need to isolate." - AllMusic

Bentley is known for getting "stronger and stronger with every release and is one of the few artists that can go from bluegrass to country” (Billboard) as he recently released his eight studio album BLACK, which ranks as the best selling debut of Bentley's career. After debuting at the No. One position on Billboard’s Top Albums Chart and Top Country Albums chart, the critically-acclaimed album has already spawned two No. One hits, the PLATINUM certified chart-topping hit “Somewhere On A Beach” and GOLD and GRAMMY nominated “Different For Girls” featuring Elle King. Bentley has now amassed 15 No. one songs, 13 GRAMMY nominations and is a recent CMA Award winner for Vocal Event of the Year. "The  bluegrass  picker,  the  love  song  singer  and  the stadium rocker all packaged together” (Associated Press) has been a Grand Ole Opry member for over a decade and will launch his 2017 WHAT THE HELL WORLD TOUR next week on Jan. 19 in Dayton, OH.

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Dierks Bentley shuts down Lower Broadway crashing Legends Corner

DIERKS BENTLEY THROWS BACK WITH SURPRISE SET

FROM NASHVILLE HONKY-TONK, LEGENDS CORNER

Fans Flood Infamous Dive As Bentley Rehashes Conway Twitty, 
George Jones, Merle Haggard and More 
Ahead of First Headlining Show at Bridgestone Arena, Jan. 21

NASHVILLE, TN - Nov. 14, 2016

Before his first-ever headlining show at Bridgestone Arena on Jan. 21, multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley paid homage to Nashville’s music history by crashing Legends Corner tonight (11/14) for an impromptu set.

After Bentley shared his plans on social media, fans lined the streets of Broadway for hours hoping to get into the legendary honky-tonk. With walls plastered in classic Country album covers, those who made it in were welcomed by the renowned radio broadcaster and voice of the Grand Ole Opry Eddie Stubbs, who invited Bentley to the stage. 

“Let me share a little bit of history before he gets started,” said Stubbs. “He’s played a lot of music on this block. He embraces the legends and welcomes new artists with open arms. He’s a keeper.” 

“This place is an especially fun way for me and the guys to get warmed up for the show in January,” said Bentley. “That big line meant so much to me. We love being able to take it back to the time we had no money and just played for the love of music. Wow…thanks for being part of this before we head across the street."

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With the same drummer backing him since his days of playing for free beer and tips at what used to be Wolfy’s Den a few doors down, Bentley's spontaneous set list included Conway Twitty, George Jones, Ray Price, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Jr., Charlie Louvin, Brooks & Dunn, Sawyer Brown, John Michael Montgomery, Vern Gosdin and Alan Jackson covers before tourmate Cole Swindell hopped on stage for Joe Diffie’s “John Deere Green” and Randy Travis’ “Forever And Ever, Amen."

Whether taking fan requests on the spot or paying tribute to his biggest musical heroes, Bentley once again demonstrated his depth and dexterity as an avid fan of Country Music. 

Find yourself somewhere on a beach with @DierksBentley at Bridgestone Arena on January 21st! #DierksDowntown 😎🙌 pic.twitter.com/OpcvlIo7gC

— Bridgestone Arena (@BrdgstoneArena) 15 November 2016

“As a performer and ambassador for the genre, Bentley has been a steadfast star, and one that continues to take risks that pay off” (USA TODAY), which is transcendent with the release of his new single, “Black."  Written by Bentley, Ross Copperman and Ashley Gorley, the title-track from his critically acclaimed album BLACK (Capitol Records Nashville) has been hailed as one of "the sexiest songs of his career" by the Associated Press and Rolling Stone. The Multi-PLATINUM singer/songwriter kicks off next year with his 2017 WHAT THE HELL WORLD TOUR launching Jan. 19 in Dayton, OH, with special guests Cole Swindell and Jon Pardi. 
The first leg will treak through 23 cities through in both the US and Canada, making a notable stop its first weekend with a career-first for Bentley - headlining Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Jan. 21, 2017.  

Tickets for the notorious stop go on-sale to the general public Friday (11/18) at 10:00A CT at www.dierks.com.

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