Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Value Wednesday
RodeoHouston® appearances: 2004, ’07 – 08, ’10, ‘13
Dierks Bentley moved to Nashville, Tenn., from Arizona at the age of 19 and is no stranger to the music industry. After the release of his self-titled debut album in 2003, Bentley has been recording hit music for nearly a decade. The album was certified platinum in the United States, along with “Modern Day Drifter,” Bentley’s second album, which was released in 2005. Ten of his 18 singles have reached No. 1, including debut single “What Was I Thinkin’.”
Bentley mixes country, bluegrass, and good ol’ Southern charm into his sound, which draws crowds to his shows all over the country. He has released seven studio albums, and has joined several country music stars on tour since 2004, including Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean and Brad Paisley.
Singles: “What Was I Thinkin’,” “My Last Name,” “How Am I Doin’,” “Lot of Leavin’ Left to Do,” “Come a Little Closer,” “Settle for a Slowdown,” “Every Mile a Memory,” “Long Trip Alone,” “Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go),” “Trying to Stop Your Leaving,” “Feel That Fire,” “Sideways,” “I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes,” “Up on the Ridge,” “Draw Me a Map,” “Am I the Only One,” “Home,” “5-1-5-0,” “Tip It on Back”