And I'm the biggest country fan there is, but I'm always a little cautious of a slower song or just a song with subject matter. Dierks Bentley bigcautiouscountry Change image and share on social
That's what I love about Nashville and the music community - seeing kids around acoustic music and bluegrass picking parties is the best. Dierks Bentley acousticbluegrasscommunity Change image and share on social
No, as an artist, you have to be free to explore all the corners of your heart. There are no boundaries. Dierks Bentley artistboundarycorner Change image and share on social
I mean, the last thing I want to do is be involved in politics. Dierks Bentley involvepoliticthing Change image and share on social
You can't write about stuff you don't know about. You have to live it. You have to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty. Live life to be a good songwriter. Dierks Bentley dirtygoodhand Change image and share on social
When you go to the Opry for a show or hear it on the radio, you get the whole circle of country music. Dierks Bentley circlecountryhear Change image and share on social
Country music is always changing but the Opry is always there to serve as a lighthouse for what country music really is. The past, present and future is all encompassed by not only the physical structure of the building but also the radio show. Dierks Bentley buildchangecountry share on social
Patty Griffin is iconic, and there's no other word to really describe her. She is iconic for a lot of people - not only for me but for a lot of fans. Her voice is one of a kind, and she's such an important figure in the American music scene. Dierks Bentley americandescribefan share on social
My dad and grandpa were in the army and as a country singer you're constantly playing at military bases all across the country and meeting soldiers and their families and hearing their stories. Dierks Bentley armybasisconstantly Change image and share on social
I'm part of the party, getting the crowd fired up, singing songs, pouring drinks, whatever it takes to get them to have a good time. When I walk into the meet-and-greet, someone's always going to have a story, a sad story or a happy story. Dierks Bentley crowddrinkfire share on social