Carrie Underwood visited the new SiriusXM Miami Studios this week after announcing her upcoming exclusive SiriusXM channel, CARRIE’S COUNTRY. While at SiriusXM, the global superstar sat down with Howard Stern for an in-depth interview and three-song performance on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show.

https://twitter.com/carrieunderwood/status/1654225699497025540

“We talked on the phone for a few months before our first date.” @CarrieUnderwood tells Howard how she started dating her now-husband, Mike Fisher. pic.twitter.com/dXUOhLDt6Y

— Stern Show (@sternshow) May 5, 2023

.@carrieunderwood put her own spin on @OzzyOsbourne's “Mama, I’m Coming Home” during her first-ever #SternShow interview. pic.twitter.com/Zvm42QPthP

— Stern Show (@sternshow) May 4, 2023

Before they performed together at Stagecoach Festival in 2022, @CarrieUnderwood had been performing @gunsnroses covers for years. She told Howard how she got @axlrose to join her on stage during her #SternShow interview. pic.twitter.com/SSLyvqOSAl

— Stern Show (@sternshow) May 5, 2023

Luke Bryan and Parker McCollum appear on CMT’s Hot 20 Countdown from last weekend’s Stagecoach Festival. Check out all the action Saturday (May 6th) and Sunday (May 7th) beginning at 9am ET/8am CT.

https://twitter.com/cmtHot20/status/1653897363721707523

Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert have recorded a few new songs that will appear in the hit CBS show, Fire Country. Dierks posted a clip of the two in the studio on his socials and wrote, “Tune into the show for the next two weeks on CBS to hear them.” According to Billboard, the two have collaborated on three new songs, two of which — “Saved” and “Still Burning” — will appear in the May 12th episode; while “Something in the Water” will appear in the May 19th season finale. Additionally, Dierks co-wrote and sings “Barbed Wire Heart” that will also air in the finale. The show airs on Fridays beginning at 9pm ET/8pm CT on CBS.

https://twitter.com/DierksBentley/status/1654519915041128449

Darius Rucker will perform during the TODAY Show’s Citi Concert Series on September 1st.

https://twitter.com/TODAYshow/status/1654471713764065281

During the first of three sold-out shows of The Eras Tour at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium on Friday (May 5th), Taylor Swift announced the release of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) with six extra songs from the vault on July 7th. She writes on her socials, “I first made Speak Now, completely self-written, between the ages of 18 and 20. The songs that came from this time in my life were marked by their brutal honesty, unfiltered diaristic confessions and wild wistfulness. I love this album because it tells a tale of growing up, flailing, flying and crashing… and living to speak about it.”

It fills me with such pride and joy to announce that my version of Speak Now will be out July 7 (just in time for July 9th, iykyk 😆) I first made Speak Now, completely self-written, between the ages of 18 and 20. The songs that came from this time in my life were marked by their… pic.twitter.com/oa0Vs5kszr

— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) May 6, 2023

Dierks Bentley has topped the Mediabase/Country Aircheck chart with “Gold,” his 22nd No. 1 single. He co-wrote his latest smash with Luke Dick, Ashley Gorley and Ross Copperman, and it’s the lead single from his new album, Gravel & Gold. He has previously said the song is about finding the treasures, aka “Gold,” that can be found in everyday moments.

“I think the song is a lot about just being present in the moment you’re in, and recognizing that the grass isn’t always greener, but it’s pretty good where you are, just being present where you are,” says Dierks. “It’s a message as much for me as much as anybody else about, I guess, about gratitude. I love the feel of the track. It’s got that acoustic vibe that I hope is a little bit of my sound, but also still feels big and ready for these big amphitheaters we’re playing.”

“When we wrote ‘Gold,’ I wanted to write a song that captures the idea of enjoying the journey,” explained Bentley. “The reality is that there are a lot of rocky times that we all go through, but amongst all the tough stuff, when you look for the special moments it can change how you view the world. I know that’s a reminder I need for myself, so the fans and Country radio embracing it means a lot.”

More audio on “Gold” here.

Dierks is set to kick-off his upcoming Gravel & Gold Tour June 1st in Toronto, Ontario.

Dierks Bentley‘s latest hit single, “Gold,” has been tapped for a new commercial for the Chevrolet Colorado. The ad was played during the March Madness playoff basketball games and is being seen (and heard) during baseball games on network television.

Luke Bryan has partnered with Smithfield Foods for their “The Good Goes On” platform, which is helping “people discover how to best nurture themselves and be inspired to share the goodness with those around them through mealtimes, social gatherings and special occasions.” Luke says, “I’m proud to kick off the Good Goes On program because there’s always room for more good in the world. I’m a believer in finding the good in every day, having fun and spreading joy. We have a few surprises up our sleeves this year, so be sure to follow us as we continue to find ways you can spread the good in 2023!”

The War and Treaty appeared on the Jennifer Hudson Show on Thursday (April 6th). The duo talked about the origin of their name, how Tanya got a role in Sister Act 2, what Michael did when he served in the Army and their new album, Lover’s Game.

The duo then performed “Have You A Heart,” the last track from Lover’s Game.

Little Big Town‘s Karen Fairchild co-wrote Ashley Ray’s new single, “Married,” with the singer-songwriter, who will also open for the Grammy-winning group beginning April 13th in Birmingham, Alabama.

Travis Denning will perform during the Saturday Night Concert April 22nd prior to the GEICO 500 race at the Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday (April 23rd).

https://twitter.com/Travis_Denning/status/1644386828311461904

Priscilla Block will perform as part of BMI Nashville’s “Rooftop on the Row” on May 16th.

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.

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.”

It’s happening! The #GravelAndGold tour is bringing country music to you this summer! And I stacked the lineup with some of my favorite artists. First tickets on sale starting March 10th, join my fan club for early access to tickets at https://t.co/f3mbSVYd0k pic.twitter.com/ZZB9NS6qHq

— Dierks Bentley (@DierksBentley) March 3, 2023

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.

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.

Country music star @DierksBentley has turned gravel into gold, starting with a tour that didn’t go as planned to becoming an “elder statesman,” creating room for up-and-coming artists.

At the end of the day, though, he says, “I'm still the same guy, playing the same guitar.” pic.twitter.com/Vj7gx8I3VA

— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) March 2, 2023

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

Rest Of My Life music video out tomorrow. https://t.co/jc54Ek0vli pic.twitter.com/M70KJ5fBeV

— Parker McCollum (@ParkerMcCollum) March 1, 2023

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.”

https://twitter.com/KaceyMusgraves/status/1630977210294075410

https://twitter.com/KaceyMusgraves/status/1630977677531152414

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).

We’re on @FallonTonight! Playing Sunsets in Colorado with @sam_bush helping out with the pickin’ and a sangin’!@jimmyfallon pic.twitter.com/U880tFKR62

— Dierks Bentley (@DierksBentley) February 27, 2023

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)

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

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 Davis, Ashley 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.