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VIDEO: Dierks Bentley Rocks Record Store Day
Dierks Bentley has an affinity for the old-school albums. We’re talking vinyl records. The format is far from the most popular these days, but it’s still big with Bentley.
The country superstar demonstrated his respect for records on Saturday by taking part in Record Store Day. He celebrated the fifth annual event with an in-store performance at Easy Street Records in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood.
Fittingly, the show took place in the store’s vinyl section, where dozens of people packed in between the displays of old-school discs. If they glanced down from the stage the fans found themselves faced with a diverse array of album artwork with artists ranging from Eddy Arnold to Warren Zevon.
Leading up to Record Store Day, Bentley had said that he wishes the country crowd put more value into vinyl.
“Record Store Day is such a great event that has hardly had any attention in country music,” said Bentley. “Some of the coolest exclusive product comes out on this day at indy retailers, and I wanted country fans to be able to get in on the action. I may have a few surprise special guests up my sleeve too. I’m really excited to take over Easy Street for an hour that afternoon…Seattle is such a great music town.”
The CMA Music Festival Lineup Grows Again!
The already big CMA Music Festival just got a little bit bigger. Today the Country Music Association announced the addition of four-time CMA Female Vocalist winner Martina McBride, the newly engaged Jake Owen and newcomer Hunter Hayes to the already star-studded festival lineup.
The performers join the previously announced Dierks Bentley, Brantley Gilbert, Alan Jackson, Scotty McCreery, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, The Band Perry, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band.
All of those artists will be performing at the nightly concerts held at Nashville’s LP Field. There are still four-day tickets available and can be purchased at the CMA Fest site HERE. The 2012 CMA Fest takes place June 7-10.
POLL: ACM Awards – Song Of The Year
Up next… Song of the Year.
The ACM for Song of the Year is awarded to the composers, publishers, and artists.
For this category, we have… “Crazy Girl,” “Home,” “Just A Kiss,” “Threaten Me With Heaven,” & “You And Tequila.” Which song gets your vote?
ACM Awards: Song Of The Year
- Crazy Girl - Eli Young Band (45%, 10 Votes)
- Just A Kiss - Lady Antebellum (32%, 7 Votes)
- Threaten Me With Heaven - Vince Gill (14%, 3 Votes)
- Home - Dierks Bentley (5%, 1 Votes)
- You And Tequila - Kenny Chesney ft. Grace Potter (4%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 22
Loading ...Thank-you for voting and don’t forget to vote in our other ACM Awards’ polls as well!
Dierks Bentley & Brad Paisley Added to ACM Performers
Two more superstar country artists were added to the 47th annual Academy of Country Music Awards line-up this morning. Brad Paisley and Dierks Bentley will both perform during the April 1st telecast. Also appearing at the ACMs are Taylor Swift and Lionel Richie who will both be presenting. Taylor and Lionel join previously announced presenters Hunter Hayes, Beth Behrs, and Nancy O’Dell.
The ACM Awards air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on CBS at 8 pm EST. Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire return once again to co-host this year’s award show.
Dierks Bentley Sends 5-1-5-0 To Radio
Today’s the day Dierks Bentley fans have been waiting for – the release of his new fun single “5-1-5-0″ from his new album “Home.” For those who don’t know, 5150 is the police code for a crazy person on the loose that’s a danger to property, people, or themselves. The crazy little love song doesn’t officially go for radio adds until April 9th, but it will start to receive airplay today.
“I was a huge fan of Van Halen growing up, and this song was definitely inspired by those guys…they taught me a lot about power chords and girls,” said Bentley. “Getting 5-1-5-0 has become slang on the bus for some of the crazy things that happen out on the road. I love that fans are using it back to me now…the spring Country & Cold Cans Tour is definitely gonna be 5-1-5-0.”
The song is a co-write by Dierks, Brett Beavers and Jim Beavers. It’s the third single from “Home,” which has already earned the singer two number one hit songs, the title track becoming Dierks’ ninth career number one hit single to date. “Home” is currently up for Song of the Year at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards. See if Dierks will win the ACM on April 1st at 8 pm EST on CBS.
Dierks Bentley Hits Canadian Milestone
Dierks Bentley hit a pretty neat milestone during his Canadian leg of his “Country & Cold Cans” tour last week. He wrapped up the Canadian tour in Winnipeg, Manitoba last week and hit his one millionth mile on the road on his way back home to the United States in his bus nicknamed “Old Goldie.”
“Goldie has been my home on the road since I put out my very first single,” said Bentley. “A lot of memories have been made traveling across the country in Goldie, and I’ve been able to see every city and town three or four times. If you look at my guitar or my boots or my truck, you know that I love old things. I hope she makes it another million!”
The eight-city Canadian tour was the first official tour of 2012 in support of his new album “Home.” The album debuted at number one, and his single of the same name is currently number one in Canada as well. Looks like Dierks may have found a new home in Canada… we have hockey!
Dierks Bentley Finds A Home In Canada
Congratulations today to Dierks Bentley, who has found himself a place at the top of the charts – in Canada! Dierks’ new single “Home” stole the number one spot this week on the Canadian Country Mediabase charts just as his Canadian leg of the “Country & Cold Cans Tour” finished up. Not a bad going away present at all!
“Dierks may have had America in mind with ‘Home,’ but the fact it went to No. one in Canada shows that the song has universal appeal,” said EMI Music Canada’s Ron Harwood. “We are all proud of where we are from. We’ve all faced tough times recently. We all know that things can be better again. It is a song that reflects on our own past and gives hope for a bright future, regardless of where you call ‘home.’”
The new ranking on the Canadian charts proves that you don’t have to be American to enjoy a patriotic song. It’s still climbing the top five on the American charts this week. Dierks heads off to Australia early next month before making it back home to the United States for a 20-date trek. For a full list of his tour dates, check out dierks.com.
Dierks Marks One Million Miles On His Way “Home”
Dierks Bentley is celebrating a milestone. or maybe it’s a “one million milestone.”
Dierks wrapped the Canadian leg of his 2012 Country & Cold Cans Tour last night in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His tour now moves to the U.S. and shortly after crossing the border on his return “home” Bentley’s tour bus “Old Goldie” marked its one millionth mile.
“Goldie has been my home on the road since I put out my very first single,” said Bentley. “A lot of memories have been made traveling across the country in Goldie, and I’ve been able to see every city and town three or four times. If you look at my guitar or my boots or my truck, you know that I love old things. I hope she makes it another million!”
The eight city tour across Canada was the first official trek of 2012′s Country & Cold Cans Tour in support of Bentley’s sixth studio album “Home,” which debuted at the top of the charts last week. The lead single, the title track, is also close to reaching the top. It currently sits at #3 in the Mediabase chart.
If you haven’t heard, we’re giving away an autographed copy of “Home.” Check here for the details!
CONTEST: Win A Signed Dierks Bentley “Home” CD!
Dierks Bentley’s seventh studio album, “Home,” did him proud and debuted at number one…and here’s your chance to win a signed copy! The CD includes the smash hits “Am I The Only One,” and the title track, “Home.” This was his fourth Number 1 debut on the Billboard Album Charts.
Dierks is currently on tour promoting “Home” on his 2012 Country & Cold Cans Tour. For more information and tour dates, visit his official website: www.dierksbentley.com
To enter to win the signed CD, all you have to do is follow the contest rules below! Good luck!
Dierks Bentley Finds A Home At #1
Congratulations to Dierks Bentley! His sixth studio album “Home” reached number one on the charts this week. The album is Dierks’ fourth debut at the top spot on Billboard’s Album Charts. The title-track and second single from the album is currently climbing the top five at radio and has already spawned the rowdy chart-topping hit “Am I The Only One” in 2011.
We’ll have your chance to win an autographed copy of Dierks’ new CD later this week. Stay tuned to Keepin’ it Country on details on our new exciting contest!
Dierks will be performing a track from the album today on the Ellen DeGeneres Show and he’s set to launch the first night of his “Country & Cold Cans” tour tonight in Vancouver, British Columbia. For a full list of tour dates visit dierksbentley.com.
