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Dierks Bentley, ‘She Hates Me’: Story Behind the Song

Dierks Bentley has a Top 40 hit with “She Hates Me.” Written by Bentley, along with Ashley Gorley, Ross Copperman and Chase McGill, Bentley released the humorous song on Valentine’s Day, a comedic twist on the standard love song. “’She Hates Me’ is just a really fun song I wrote with a few friends of mine back here in…

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Dierks Bentley Reveals the One Way Kenny Chesney ‘Ruined’ Him

Dierks Bentley has Kenny Chesney to blame, or thank, for his one pre-show ritual. Before meeting Chesney, Bentley was unaware of the pros — and cons — of Red Bull. But now, thanks to Chesney, Bentley drinks it almost every time before he takes the stage. “Before Chesney, it was whiskey, and then Kenny turned me on to Red…

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Dierks Bentley Drops ‘She Hates Me,’ Talks Expensive Video Shoot [WATCH]

Dierks Bentley has a new song and video, out now. The 49-year-old released “She Hates Me,” a song he wrote with Ashley Gorley, Ross Copperman and Chase McGill. Bentley admits he never planned on releasing the song, but was persuaded to make it his next single by his three children. “We didn’t plan on this happening, but I played…

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Dierks Bentley Vows to Support the Military All Year Long: ‘Those Folks Need Us’

Dierks Bentley is proud to be part of country music, but not just because he has had a successful career that has spanned more than 20 years. The Arizona native loves how the entire industry, both the artists and fans, are supportive of the United States of America, and especially those who have served or are currently serving in…

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2024 CMA Awards: Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson + Dierks Bentley Among Performers

We now know who at least some of the performers will be for the 2024 CMA Awards. The first round of performers has been announced, and includes hosts Luke Bryan and Lainey Wilson, along with Dierks Bentley, Post Malone, Shaboozey, Ashley McBryde, Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett and more. Bryan will perform his recent No. 1 hit, “Love You, Miss…

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Dierks Bentley Still Loves Touring: ‘I Don’t Take It For Granted’

Dierks Bentley is happy to be back on the road. The singer-songwriter is headlining his Gravel & Gold Tour this summer, joined on the road by Chase Rice or Lee Brice serving as his opening act for all dates. “I’ve been doing it for a while. We still as a band love being on the road this summer,” Bentley says on…

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Dierks Bentley Plays Tom Petty’s Guitar in ‘American Girl’ Video [WATCH]

Dierks Bentley‘s current single is his own spin on a classic rock hit. The singer-songwriter released a cover of Tom Petty’s “American Girl.”  The song is from the forthcoming Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty album, out on May 31. For the video, shot in Nashville at Clementine, Petty’s own Rickenbacker guitar was flown in from…

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Dierks Bentley Drops Cover of Tom Petty’s ‘American Girl’ [LISTEN]

Dierks Bentley has a new song, out now, this one an ode to a rock music legend. The Arizona native just dropped his take on Tom Petty’s “American Girl,” a song from the upcoming Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty album. “Petty’s southern roots shined through across his songwriting and storytelling,” Bentley says of the song….

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Dierks Bentley Praises Chase Rice, Lee Brice Ahead of Gravel & Gold Tour

Dierks Bentley just announced he is continuing his Gravel & Gold Tour in 2024, with either Chase Rice or Lee Brice joining him on the road. For Bentley, who enlisted Jordan Davis as his opening act on the Gravel & Gold Tour last year, who he picks to join him on tour is an important decision. “A big part of our tour is…

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