Bentley's musical style is considered to be more traditional than many of his contemporaries and often contains traditional themes of lost of forbidden love, drinking and cheating. "Lot of leavin' left to do", one of his biggest singles, is also reminiscent of Waylon Jennings' style of Outlaw country with Western Swing influences. Early life Dierks Bentley was born in Phoenix, Arizona. Then he moved to Lawrenceville, New Jersey, where he attended the Lawrenceville School, graduating in 1993.[1] Personal life Bentley is married to his childhood sweetheart Cassidy Black. They live in Nashville, TN with their dogs Jake {who has appeared in a few of Dierks' videos} and George. The couple eloped in Mexico. Music career Bentley worked at The Nashville Network (TNN, now Spike TV), researching old footage of country performances. In 2003, Capitol Nashville released Bentley's self-titled debut album, which featured his successful first single, "What Was I Thinkin'?," which went to number 1 on the country charts. Some of Dierks Bentley's more recent hits include "Come a Little Closer," "Settle for a Slowdown," "Free & Easy (Down the Road I Go)," and "Every Mile a Memory." Bentley's musical style is considered to be more traditional than many of his contemporaries and often contains traditional themes of lost or forbidden love, drinking and cheating. "Lot Of Leavin' Left To Do", one of his biggest singles, is also reminiscent of Waylon Jennings' style of Outlaw country with Western Swing influences. 2005 was a big year for Bentley, winning the CMA Horizon Award and being inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. He now stands as the youngest current Opry member. He frequently performs with Cross Canadian Ragweed. He has also recorded two songs, "Train Travelin'" and "Good Man Like Me" with the Del McCoury Band. On June 10, 2006, Bentle
1 | Hurt Somebody | Riser |
2 | Five | Riser |
3 | Riser | Riser |
4 | Freedom | Black |
5 | I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes | Feel That Fire |
6 | Here On Earth | Riser |
7 | Every Mile A Memory | Every Mile A Memory |
8 | I'll Be The Moon | Black |
9 | Can't Be Replaced | Black |
10 | Black | Black |
11 | Pretty Girls | Riser |
12 | Come A Little Closer | Modern Day Drifter |
13 | I Hold On | Riser |
14 | Roses And A Time Machine | Black |
15 | Back Porch | Riser |
16 | Pick Up | Black |
17 | Different For Girls | Black |
18 | Am I The Only One | Am I The Only One (Single) |
19 | Bourbon In Kentucky | Riser |
20 | Why Do I Feel | Black |