• DIERKS BENTLEY IS “MADE FOR BEING ON TOUR” – TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR.

    Dierks Bentley continues “giving the Country mainstream some well-crafted edge” (Newsday)with the release of his 10th studio album GRAVEL & GOLD, and first tickets are now available for his GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR, produced by Live Nation. Bentley will road-test the new music that “testifies to everything Bentley does so well” (Esquire)this summer with Jordan Davis as direct support and a diverse group of special guests joining throughout including Elle King, Tracy Lawrence, Tyler Braden, Caylee Hammack, Hot Country Knights, Kameron Marlowe, The Cadillac Three, The Red Clay Strays, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Shane Smith & the Saints, Caitlyn Smith and Hailey Whitters. The “consummate Country storyteller” (The Sun Chronicle) will launch the the 28-city trek on Jun. 1 in Toronto, ON. Fans can get more ticket information at Dierks.com and see why Bentley is “made for being on tour” (Albuquerque Journal) below.

    GRAVEL & GOLD has sparked critical approval and generated multiple memorable national television appearances already, “proving indeed why he is one of Country’s biggest stars,” (TODAY). Bentley discussed the writing process behind the album with the TODAY show here along with performances of his Top 15 single “Gold,” “the swampy rocker” (Rolling Stone) “Same Ol’ Me,” as well as his No. One hit “Free & Easy.” Bentley also invited bluegrass legend Sam Bush to accompany him for a performance of “Sun Sets in Colorado” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and took CBS Mornings to his Whiskey Row location on Nashville’s Lower Broadway to reflect on the journey to GRAVEL & GOLD here.

    “Bentley excels at bringing people together and right when the genre needs it most.” – Rolling Stone

    “Bentley gets stronger and stronger with every release and is one of the few artists that can go from bluegrass to Country” – Billboard

    “Revives his Country roots and sonic identity with GRAVEL & GOLD.” – USA Today

    “Bentley has keenly merged Country, bluegrass and rock into his sound…demonstrating his love not on for those genres, but music at large.” – American Songwriter

    “The 14-track record puts the Grand Ole Opry member’s range on full display as he beautifully blends bluegrass with contemporary country.” -Music Row

    “The musicians’ skill level transcends genres and speaks to players and fans in the rare universal language that emerges when musicians are inarguably elite.” – CMT

    The 10th album landmark speaks to how time has flown in Bentley’s unique, 21st-century career. He landed his first publishing deal in 2001 and released his debut album in 2003, producing an instant No. One single. The years since have revealed a rare consistency that’s fueled longevity – eight more albums that reached the top of the Country sales charts, resulting in 21 No. One songs, eight billion streams, three CMA Awards, 14 GRAMMY® nominations and membership into the Grand Ole Opry. Trendy sounds have ebbed and flowed around him over these two decades, but fans have relied on Bentley for something more nourishing and individual. He also has created professional endeavors outside of the music with his Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection Desert Son, along with his “Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row” franchise hosting four locations. For more information visit www.Dierks.com.

    Audio / Dierks Bentley talks about his rotating opening acts on his Gravel & Gold Tour.

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    Dierks Bentley (rotating opening acts) OC: …capacity. :54
    “Before Jordan, you know, I really just want to kind of bring as many people out as possible, so just going to have an alternating group of people that I’m just huge fans of. Molly Tuttle’s coming out doing some shows, which is going to be ridiculous. The whole band’s gonna be sides stage and crew watching her show every night. Elle King’s gonna come out and do some shows. The Red Clay Strays, who I discovered at my Seven Peaks Festival, are going to come out. I mean, that band is just over the top good. Hailey Whitters is coming out for some stuff. The Cadillac Three might be out there for some things; one of my favorite bands of all time. So, it’s going to be really exciting to have that kind of roving cast in the front, and then the stability of Jordan Davis getting the job done every night. And I didn’t know if the Hot Country Knights are going to make it this year or not, but, like Travis Denning, he was very disappointed to hear that they might not come. So, he’s requested the Knights come out for one final tour. So, this might be it for the Hot Country Knights, but they are, they will be out there with us in some capacity.”

  • DIERKS BENTLEY RETURNS TO THE ROAD WHERE HE “POURS HIS ENERGY AND HEART” INTO THE GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR THIS SUMMER.

    As “an artist made for the outdoor summer concert season” (Sun-Sentinel), multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley announces details today behind his upcoming GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR this summer, produced by Live Nation. The “notorious road warrior” (Rolling Stone) has tapped Jordan Davis as direct support with a diverse group of special guests joining throughout the 28-city trek including Elle King, Tracy Lawrence, Tyler Braden, Caylee Hammack, Hot Country Knights, Kameron Marlowe, The Cadillac Three, The Red Clay Strays, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Shane Smith & the Saints, Caitlyn Smith and Hailey Whitters. Tickets will be available starting with fanclub presales beginning Tues., Mar. 7 at 10:00A. Citi is the official presale credit card of the GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR and Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Weds., Mar. 8 at 10:00A local time through Citi Entertainment®. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com. Tickets begin going on sale to the public next Fri., Mar. 10 at 10:00A Local Time at Dierks.com.

    “I’ve been waiting as patiently as possible for the time when we could tell our fans about this tour and I’m happy the moment has arrived,” said Bentley. “With new music, a whole new set and vibe along with incredible musicians and singers to share the stage with.…I can honestly say I think this will be our best tour ever. Jordan Davis and I have been talking about touring for a long time and he’s just killing. Not to mention the list of artists that we will be touring with is so exciting for me as a fan of all their music. I will be side stage every night taking it all in alongside the fans on this GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR.”

     

    Named after his newly released 10th studio album which “testifies to everything Bentley does so well” (Esquire), the GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR will take Bentley back to the road where “his stage presence is something to marvel ” (Spokesman Review) and “he pours his energy and heart into each performance” (St. Louis Dispatch). Coinciding with the announce Bentley’s GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR openers trade verses for their own rendition of his Top 10 and climbing single “Gold” here. (YouTube Link)

    GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR Dates:

    6/01 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

    6/02 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

    6/03 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center

    6/04 – Madison, IL – NASCAR Cup Series Race

    6/16 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

    6/17 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

    6/22 – Gilford, NH – Bank of NH Pavilion

    6/24 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake

    7/08 – Chicago, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

    7/09 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center

    7/13 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place

    7/14 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

    7/15 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

    7/21 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater

    7/27 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

    7/28 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

    7/29 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live

    8/03 – Corning, CA – Rolling Hills Casino

    8/04 – Lake Tahoe, NV – Harveys Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena

    8/10 – Boise, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater

    8/11 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre

    8/12 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater

    8/17 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

    8/18 – San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

    8/19 – Palm Springs, CA – Acrisure Arena

    8/24 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater

    8/25 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater

    8/26 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre

    The 10th album landmark speaks to how time has flown in Bentley’s unique, 21st-century career. The diverse 14-track album of perspective and self-awareness, at many levels, from the personal to the professional is a testament to the many strains of Country music Bentley has mastered and cultivated in his career, from the arena shaker to the barroom weeper to the bluegrass fireballer. His current Top 10 and climbing single “Gold,” hits the core theme of perspective with a road-trip vibe and wisdom earned only by putting in the years and the work. He landed his first publishing deal in 2001 and released his debut album in 2003, producing an instant No. One single. The years since have revealed a rare consistency that’s fueled longevity – eight more albums that reached the top of the Country sales charts, resulting in 21 No. One songs, eight billion streams, three CMA Awards, 14 GRAMMY® nominations and membership into the Grand Ole Opry. Trendy sounds have ebbed and flowed around him over these two decades, but fans have relied on Bentley for something more nourishing and individual. He also has created professional endeavors outside of the music with his Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection Desert Son, along with his “Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row” franchise hosting four locations. For more information visit www.Dierks.com.

     

    Audio / Dierks Bentley talks about taking Jordan Davis on tour.

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    Dierks Bentley (Jordan Davis on tour) OC: …going crazy. :51
    “Yeah, big tour coming up this year. I’m pretty excited about it. It’s going to be with one of my favorite people in the world. Who you tour with is, is, is huge. And people always ask me, do you pick your tour mate? I’m like can’t imagine not picking them because we’re gonna spend the whole year together, and it’s not just about ticket sales. It’s about the whole hang, the vibe and Jordan Davis. You know, I asked Jordan this time last year, and we’ve been talking about it for a while. I feel really lucky because he’s a great guy. I mean, this it’s fun touring with someone who’s just so easy to get along with, but he’s also like really hot right now. It’s like, yes, I nailed it! I got someone who’s, like, just crushing it. I mean, he’s had so many huge hits and I mean, he’s really, he’s just rocking. And so, I feel so lucky to have him out there. It just makes my job so much more fun when the person in front of me is just got the crowd going crazy.”

  • NEWS AND NOTES: Dierks Bentley, Parker McCollum, Kacey Musgraves

    Dierks Bentley appeared on CBS Mornings Thursday (March 2nd). He chatted about his new album, Gravel & Gold, the reason he returned to Nashville from Colorado and his path to country music stardom.

    Parker McCollum will release the music video for his song “Rest Of My Life” on Thursday (March 2nd) at 1pm ET/Noon CT.

    Kacey Musgraves is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the release of her Same Trailer, Different Park with a special limited-edition zoetrope design on vinyl. It’s available for preorder now here and is expected to begin shipping the week of March 17th. You can watch the record spin under a bright light through your phone camera to see the zoetrope animation come to life. The collection was originally released March 19th, 2013 and includes her songs “Follow Your Arrow,” “Dandelion,” “Merry Go ‘Round” and “Blowin’ Smoke.”

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  • NEWS AND NOTES: Jordan Davis, Dierks Bentley

    Jordan Davis will perform on Live With Kelly and Ryan on Tuesday (February 28th). Actor-comedian Marlon Wayans will also appear. Check local listings.

    https://twitter.com/JordanCWDavis/status/1630321574065610754

    Dierks Bentley is set to perform on NBC’s Today Show on Tuesday (February 28th). He’ll also appear on CBS Mornings on Thursday (March 2nd). Dierks performed “Sun Sets in Colorado” from his new album, Gravel & Gold on NBC’s Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday night (February 27th).

     

  • DIERKS BENTLEY GRAVEL & GOLD ALBUM AUDIO TOOLKIT.

    We have compiled an array of content — a variety of liners and soundbites – from DIERKS BENTLEY to equip you with everything you might need to put together your own album radio special; roll-out tracks surrounding the release of his new GRAVEL & GOLD record to use in news feeds, specials and much more. Check out all of details below (including audio liners and soundbites, as well as transcriptions) to create your own content surrounding DIERKS’ new album release.

    CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ALBUM TOOLKIT.

    There comes a time in any climb up one of Colorado’s famous 14,000 foot peaks when, after a few hours of striving, you pause on a ledge, turn around, and marvel at the vista and the ground you’ve covered. That’s where Dierks Bentley finds himself, 20 years into an exceptional career in 21st century country music. The view is breathtaking for sure, but this is a multi-platinum artist in peak shape, his eyes fixed on the summit.

    The 2020 pandemic gave Bentley a moment to breathe and think about his journey to this point and the possibilities for the heights that lay ahead. The break led to a new burst of creativity. With one foot in Nashville and one in his beloved second home of Colorado, he worked harder than he ever had on an album – his landmark tenth, Gravel & Gold.

    It’s a diverse, 14-track album written almost entirely by Dierks with his closest collaborators about perspective and self-awareness at many levels from the personal to the professional. It’s also a testament to the many strains of country music Bentley has mastered and cultivated in his career, from the arena shaker to the barroom weeper to the bluegrass fireballer. In its opening track “Same Old Me,” Bentley recognizes that midlife demands adjustments and adaptations – as well as nurturing the inner fire of the 18-year-old country music fanatic who first arrived in Nashville in the 1990s. Fifty minutes later, we’re in an intimate circle with Music City’s greatest pickers, trading licks and laughs on a witty song about getting high. It was no easy thing to encompass in one record the values and sounds that have defined Bentley across two decades of hits and millions of touring miles, but he’s pulled it off. The story of Gravel & Gold is one of renewal, family, persistence and devotion to making the music as authentic and lasting as it can possibly be.

    GRAVEL & GOLD Track List:

    1. “Same Ol’ Me” (Luke Dick, Jon Randall, Dierks Bentley)
    2. “Sun Sets In Colorado” (Ross Copperman, Tommy Lee James, Josh Osborne)
    3. “Heartbreak Drinking Tour” (Luke Dick, Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy, Ross Copperman, Dierks Bentley)
    4. “Something Real” (Luke Dick, Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy, Ross Copperman, Dierks Bentley)
    5. “Still” (Jeff Hyde, Ryan Tyndell, Jeremy Spillman, Dierks Bentley)
    6. “Beer At My Funeral” (Brett Beavers, Jim Beavers)
    7. “Cowboy Boots” (Featuring Ashley McBryde) (Casey Brown, Jordan Minton, Hunter Phelps, Dierks Bentley)
    8. “Gold” (Luke Dick, Ashley Gorley, Ross Copperman, Dierks Bentley)
    9. “Walking Each Other Home” (Luke Dick, John Osborne, Dierks Bentley)
    10. “Roll On” (Brett Beavers, Jim Beavers, Dierks Bentley)
    11. “All The Right Places” (Josh Osborne, Ross Copperman, Dierks Bentley)
    12. “Ain’t All Bad” (Casey Brown, Jordan Minton, Hunter Phelps, Dierks Bentley)
    13. “Old Pickup” (Neil Thrasher, Tony Martin, Michael Dulaney)
    14. “High Note” (Featuring Billy Strings)  (Jim Beavers, Charlie Worsham)
  • RELIVE FIVE STANDOUT MOMENTS FROM DIERKS BENTLEY’S GRAVEL & GOLD ALBUM CELEBRATION.

    On Thursday night (February 23rd) ahead of the release of his 10th studio album GRAVEL & GOLD, multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley performed a two-hour set at the Country Music Hall of Fame‘s CMA Theater where he played new music for the first time while mixing in No. One hits and older album cuts as “the event was as much an album release celebration as it was a career retrospective for Bentley,” (American Songwriter). Earning multiple standing ovations, Bentley’s setlist spanned 20 years and followed his musical journey with special guests including Sam Bush, Jason Carter, Ronnie and Del McCoury, The War And Treaty and co-writer Luke Dick joining throughout the night.  Fans can relive five must-see moments from “An Evening with Dierks Bentley: The Road to Gravel & Gold” here.

    1.) “Sun Sets in Colorado”
    Bentley expressed gratitude for the Bluegrass community that took him under their wing before sharing with the crowd that he had only one person in mind to play on the new track when it came time to record it in the studio – Bluegrass Hall of Fame and founding New Grass Revival member Sam Bush. The performance earned the night’s first standing ovation.

    2.) “Still”
    Backed by only acoustic guitars, Bentley’s distinct vocal led a stripped down version of this favorite off the new album. After getting swept away in the moment, Bentley paused to vulnerably ask to restart the song, sharing how important it was to him to get the lyrics right.

    3.) “Walking Each Other Home”
    “You can’t change the world with one song, but it feels good to try,” Bentley said while performing alongside co-writer Luke Dick.  He went on to express gratitude for the gift of connection with the poignant “Walking Each Other Home.”

    4.) “Pride (In the Name of Love)”
    Bentley has performed multiple renditions of U2’s iconic “Pride (In the Name of Love)” over the years, but last night’s combination of Ronnie and Del McCoury, Jason Carter, Sam Bush with The War And Treaty made for unparalleled harmonies and instrumentation that brought the crowd to their feet.

     

    5.) “Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)”
    Over the years “Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)” has been a staple song during Bentley’s full-throttle tours. To close the one-night only show, Bentley took to the stage with his fifth No. One and Platinum hit “Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)” while backed by the evening’s guests who have each been part of the journey to Bentley’s GRAVEL & GOLD.

     

    The 10th album landmark speaks to how time has flown in Bentley’s unique, 21st-century career. He landed his first publishing deal in 2001 and released his debut album in 2003, producing an instant No. One single. The years since have revealed a rare consistency that’s fueled longevity – eight more albums that reached the top of the Country sales charts, resulting in 21 No. One songs, eight billion streams, three CMA Awards, 14 GRAMMY® nominations and membership into the Grand Ole Opry. Trendy sounds have ebbed and flowed around him over these two decades, but fans have relied on Bentley for something more nourishing and individual. He also has created professional endeavors outside of the music with his Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection Desert Son, along with his “Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row” franchise hosting four locations. For more information visit www.Dierks.com

  • GRAND OLE OPRY CELEBRATES OPRY MEMBER DIERKS BENTLEY ON THE RELEASE OF GRAVEL & GOLD WITH HIS 90TH OPRY PERFORMANCE ON MARCH 3RD.

    The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate Opry member Dierks Bentley on the release of his 10th studio album, GRAVEL & GOLD out now, with a special one-hour set, “Dierks Bentley & Friends,” on the Friday, March 3rd show. The Opry will bring to life a portion of the Gravel & Gold album with performances by Bentley as well as his friends Jordan DavisAshley McBryde and more to be announced.

    The “Dierks Bentley & Friends” one-hour set will air as a Saturday night Opry Live on March 18 on the Opry’s television broadcast home, Circle Network, Circle All Access Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The Opry show will be heard on opry.com and wsmonline.com, SiriusXM Willie’s Roadhouse, and the show’s flagship radio home, WSM Radio.

    20 years into an exceptional career, Bentley delivers GRAVEL & GOLD today as the 14-track album details perspective and self-awareness at many levels from the personal to the professional. It’s also a testament to the many strains of country music Bentley has mastered and cultivated in his career, from the arena shaker to the barroom weeper to the bluegrass fireballer. GRAVEL & GOLD is a story of renewal, family, persistence and devotion to making the music as authentic and lasting as it can possibly be.

    Tickets are on sale now for all shows through Summer 2023 at (615) 871-OPRY and opry.com.  Tennessee residents can save on Opry show tickets year-round with a TN Friends $45 ticket offer. Visit opry.com/tnfriends for details.

  • DIERKS BENTLEY’S 10th AND MOST “UNIQUE AND COMPELLING” ALBUM GRAVEL & GOLD IS OUT NOW TO EARLY PRAISE.

    Twenty years into one of modern country music’s most credible careers, multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley delivers his 10th studio album GRAVEL & GOLD today. The 14-track album about perspective and self-awareness is a testament to the many strains of country music Bentley has mastered and cultivated in his career, from the arena shaker to the barroom weeper to the bluegrass fireballer. Fans can now listen to GRAVEL & GOLD here and go into the studio for the making of the new album here.

    Bentley will take new music to New York City were he’ll perform “Sun Sets in Colorado” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Monday (2/27 @ 10:35P CT on NBC). The next morning Bentley will visit TODAY (2/28 at 8:00A local time on NBC) for an interview and performances of his Top 10 single “Gold,” “the swampy rocker” (Rolling Stone) “Same Ol’ Me” as well as his No. 1 hit “Free & Easy.” To close out the week, on Thursday Bentley takes CBS Mornings (3/02 @ 7:00A CT on CBS) to his Whiskey Row location on Nashville’s Lower Broadway to reflect on the journey to GRAVEL & GOLD.

    Even ahead of the release of GRAVEL & GOLD, Bentley has been applauded for his devotion to making music as authentic and lasting as it can possibly be.

    “A collection of 14-tracks that testifies to everything Bentley does so well in song.” – Esquire

    “The 14-track project is a combination of Bentley’s versatile influences and illustrious career.”  – American Songwriter

    “Bentley revives his Country roots and sonic identity with GRAVEL & GOLD.” – The Tennessean 

    “Bentley self-produced the album – a first for him – and crafted a unique and compelling commercial mix of traditional country and bluegrass that feels like a natural stretch from his 2018 album.” – CMT

    “Proving indeed why he is one of Country’s biggest stars.” – TODAY

    “Bentley is the most self-assured and creatively confident he’s sounded in years.” – Holler

    The 10th album landmark speaks to how time has flown in Bentley’s unique, 21st-century career. He landed his first publishing deal in 2001 and released his debut album in 2003, producing an instant No. 1 single. The years since have revealed a rare consistency that’s fueled longevity – eight more albums that reached the top of the Country sales charts, resulting in 21 No.1 songs, eight billion streams, three CMA Awards, 14 GRAMMY® nominations and membership into the Grand Ole Opry. Trendy sounds have ebbed and flowed around him over these two decades, but fans have relied on Bentley for something more nourishing and individual. He also has created professional endeavors outside of the music with his Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection Desert Son, along with his “Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row” franchise hosting four locations. For more information visit www.Dierks.com.

     

    GRAVEL & GOLD Track List:

    1. “Same Ol’ Me” (Luke Dick, Jon Randall, Dierks Bentley)
    2. “Sun Sets In Colorado” (Ross Copperman, Tommy Lee James, Josh Osborne)
    3. “Heartbreak Drinking Tour” (Luke Dick, Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy, Ross Copperman, Dierks Bentley)
    4. “Something Real” (Luke Dick, Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy, Ross Copperman, Dierks Bentley)
    5. “Still” (Jeff Hyde, Ryan Tyndell, Jeremy Spillman, Dierks Bentley)
    6. “Beer At My Funeral” (Brett Beavers, Jim Beavers)
    7. “Cowboy Boots” (Featuring Ashley McBryde) (Casey Brown, Jordan Minton, Hunter Phelps, Dierks Bentley)
    8. “Gold” (Luke Dick, Ashley Gorley, Ross Copperman, Dierks Bentley)
    9. “Walking Each Other Home” (Luke Dick, John Osborne, Dierks Bentley)
    10. “Roll On” (Brett Beavers, Jim Beavers, Dierks Bentley)
    11. “All The Right Places” (Josh Osborne, Ross Copperman, Dierks Bentley)
    12. “Ain’t All Bad” (Casey Brown, Jordan Minton, Hunter Phelps, Dierks Bentley)
    13. “Old Pickup” (Neil Thrasher, Tony Martin, Michael Dulaney)
    14. “High Note” (Featuring Billy Strings)  (Jim Beavers, Charlie Worsham)

    Audio / Dierks Bentley says moving back to Nashville from Colorado gave him a clear direction for his latest album, Gravel & Gold.

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    Dierks Bentley (honed in on album) OC: …into this record. :33
    “I really honed-in on the direction of this album when I came back to Nashville from Colorado. I did not want to come back. I wanted to stay in Colorado forever, but I got sucked back into Nashville. But when I got here, I actually realized how much I missed this place. It’s a great town, great friends, great people and obviously great music, and this record really kind of took a direction there. I wrote the song ‘Gold,’ which is about something that could look like gravel but actually could feel like gold, depending on your perspective, and so just having an attitude for gratitude was a big part of my head space going into this record.”

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  • NEWS AND NOTES: Dierks Bentley, Reba McEntire, Little Big Town

    Dierks Bentley will talk about his new album, Gravel & Gold, and Reba McEntire dishes on her new restaurant in Oklahoma when they appear on CMT’s Hot 20 Countdown this weekend. Catch all of the action both Saturday (February 25th) and Sunday (February 26th) beginning at 9am ET/8am CT.

    https://twitter.com/cmtHot20/status/1628545267405316100

    Dierks Bentley stops by to perform on NBC’s Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday (February 27th).

    Little Big Town will help celebrate the legendary Ronnie Milsap’s 80th birthday at the Grand Ole Opry on March 25th. Trace Adkins and Mark Wills will also perform.

  • DIERKS BENTLEY GETS READY TO RELEASE HIS BRAND NEW ALBUM, GRAVEL & GOLD.

    Dierks Bentley readies his 10th studio album GRAVEL & GOLD for release Friday (February 24th). The collection, which features his latest single “Gold,” is a diverse, 14-track album about perspective and self-awareness at many levels from the personal to the professional. It’s also a testament to the many strains of country music Bentley has mastered and cultivated in his career, from the arena shaker to the barroom weeper to the bluegrass fireballer.

    The Arizona native, who spent part of the pandemic in Colorado, recorded this new album not once, not twice, but three times. “You know, the first time I went to go in to record this album was during the pandemic, and it wasn’t a lot of fun being in the studio where you had to get Covid testing and you had to wear a mask,” recalls Dierks. “Very non-conducive to making art, to making music, so it really kind of messed up the session a little bit. And I cut 14 songs and decided it just was missing a little bit of the spark that comes from the fun of being in the studio and collaborating with your friends without all of those restrictions. So, the first take didn’t go so well because of that, but it just got more fun the more I worked on it, and by the time I went back in to the studio for the third time, man, it was nothing but just great vibes, great energy and I think you can hear that throughout the whole album.”

    GRAVEL & GOLD Track List:

    1. “Same Ol’ Me” (Luke Dick, Jon Randall, Dierks Bentley)
    2. “Sun Sets In Colorado” (Ross Copperman, Tommy Lee James, Josh Osborne)
    3. “Heartbreak Drinking Tour” (Luke Dick, Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy, Ross Copperman, Dierks Bentley)
    4. “Something Real” (Luke Dick, Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy, Ross Copperman, Dierks Bentley)
    5. “Still” (Jeff Hyde, Ryan Tyndell, Jeremy Spillman, Dierks Bentley)
    6. “Beer At My Funeral” (Brett Beavers, Jim Beavers)
    7. “Cowboy Boots” (Featuring Ashley McBryde) (Casey Brown, Jordan Minton, Hunter Phelps, Dierks Bentley)
    8. “Gold” (Luke Dick, Ashley Gorley, Ross Copperman, Dierks Bentley)
    9. “Walking Each Other Home” (Luke Dick, John Osborne, Dierks Bentley)
    10. “Roll On” (Brett Beavers, Jim Beavers, Dierks Bentley)
    11. “All The Right Places” (Josh Osborne, Ross Copperman, Dierks Bentley)
    12. “Ain’t All Bad” (Casey Brown, Jordan Minton, Hunter Phelps, Dierks Bentley)
    13. “Old Pickup” (Neil Thrasher, Tony Martin, Michael Dulaney)
    14. “High Note” (Featuring Billy Strings)  (Jim Beavers, Charlie Worsham)

    To celebrate the release, Dierks will livestream a special performance from Nashville’s CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame on Thursday (February 23rd).  The livestream – An Evening With Dierks Bentley: The Road To Gravel & Gold – will feature hits from his award-winning career and new songs from his upcoming 10th studio album. To watch, tune into 3point5, a new Twitch channel powered by Universal Music Group’s °1824 beginning at 8pm ET/7pm CT.

    Audio / Dierks Bentley talks about recording his new album, Gravel & Gold, multiple times.

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    Dierks Bentley (recording the album 3 times) OC: …the whole album. :38
    “You know, the first time I went to go in to record this album was during the pandemic, and it wasn’t a lot of fun being in the studio where you had to get Covid testing and you had to wear a mask. Very non-conducive to making art, to making music, so it really kind of messed up the session a little bit. And I cut 14 songs and decided it just was missing a little bit of the spark that comes from the fun of being in the studio and collaborating with your friends without all of those restrictions. So, the first take didn’t go so well because of that, but it just got more fun the more I worked on it, and by the time I went back in to the studio for the third time, man, it was nothing but just great vibes, great energy and I think you can hear that throughout the whole album.”

    Audio / LINER Dierks Bentley (available this week)

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