I like big shows, a lot of volume and a lot of energy. I love electric instruments. But I do love mixing those with bluegrass instruments and cranking those up, too, with a little bit of that rock energy. Dierks Bentley bigbitebluegrass share on social
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
I try to make an album that reflects what I love about country music. It's not just all about happy parties all the time. There are some sad songs. Dierks Bentley albumcountryhappy 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
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
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