Dierks Bentley
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Dierks Bentley is an American country music singer and also associated with the alternative coutnry band, Cross Canadian Ragweed.
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About
Born on November 20, 1975 in Phoenix, Arizona, Dierks Bentley grew up listening to acts such as George Strait and Hank Williams. He graduated from a prestigious prep school, The Lawrence School in 1993 before moving to Nashville, Tennessee.
During his stay there, he worked for The Nashville Network and eventually learned more anout country music. From what he learned, he began to write songs, recorded a demo which led to a contract with Capitol Records. By 2003, Dierks Bentley released his eponymous debut album where the single What Was I Thinkin'? took the top spot of Country Music charts.
Following its success, his sophomore effort, Modern Day Drifter came out. The album won him a CMT Horizon Award. December same year, he eloped with his high school sweetheart, Cassidy Black and went to Mexico. Long Trip Alone was released in 2006 as his thrid album.
Awards & Certifications
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2007 | Grammy Award | Best Country Vocal Performance - Male for "Every Mile a Memory" | Nomination |
| 2007 | Grammy Award | Best Country Song for "Every Mile a Memory" shared with Brett Beavers; Steve Bogard | Nomination |
| 2006 | CMT Music Award | Hottest Video of the Year for "Come a Little Closer" | Nomination |
| 2006 | Academy of Country Music Award | Top Male Vocalist | Nomination |
| 2006 | Country Music Association Award | Male Vocalist of the Year | Nomination |
| 2005 | Horizon Award | Won | |
| 2004 | CMT Flameworthy Video Music Awards | Flame Worthy Breakthrough Video of the Year for "What Was I Thinkin'" | Won |
| 2004 | International Bluegrass Music Association Award | Recorded Event of the Year for "Livin’ Lovin’ Losin: Songs of the Louvin Brothers" shared with Rhonda Vincent; Emmylou Harris; Rodney Crowell; James Taylor; Alison Krauss; Vince Gill | Won |
| 2004 | Academy of Country Music Award | Top New Artist | Won |
| 2004 | Horizon Award | Nomination |
Certifications
| Year | Certification | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Platinum | Dierks Benley |
| 2005 | Platinum | Modern Day Drifter |
| 2006 | GOld | Long Trip Alone |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | US Country | US Hot 100 | US Pop 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | What Was I Thinkin'? | 1 | 22 | ~ | Dierks Benley |
| 2003 | My Last Name | 17 | ~ | ~ | Dierks Bentley |
| 2004 | How Am I Doin' | 4 | 49 | ~ | Dierks Bentley |
| 2005 | Lot of Leavin' Left to Do | 3 | 47 | 91 | Modern Day Drifter |
| 2005 | Domestic, Light and Cold | 51 | ~ | ~ | Modern Day Drifter |
| 2005 | Come a Little Closer | 1 | 31 | 56 | Modern Day Drifter |
| 2006 | Settle For A Slowdown | 1 | 42 | 78 | Modern Day Drifter |
| 2006 | Every Mile A Memory | 1 | 48 | 95 | Long Trip Alone |
| 2006 | Long Trip Alone | 10 | 66 | 93 | Long Trip Alone |
| 2007 | Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go) | 55 | ~ | ~ | Long Trip Alone |
News
Tours & Concerts
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Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Date | Title |
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| 2003 | What Was I Thinkin'? |
| 2003 | My Last Name |
| 2004 | How Am I Doin' |
| 2005 | Lot of Leavin' Left to Do |
| 2005 | Domestic, Light and Cold |
| 2005 | Come a Little Closer |
| 2006 | Settle For A Slowdown |
| 2006 | Every Mile A Memory |
| 2006 | Long Trip Alone |
| 2007 | Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go) |
Compilations & Live Releases
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Trivia
- April 18, 2003, marked Bentley's first performance at the Grand Ole Opry.
- On Oct. 1, 2005, was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, becoming the youngest current member.
- Attended Vanderbilt University and became a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
