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Dierks Bentley

Dierks Bentley

United States

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Sound in a sentence: "With a steady groove and layered instrumentation that builds gradually, Bentley’s music captures the ebb and flow of life’s moments through rich melodic texture and rhythmic drive."

Dierks Bentley plays a pivotal role in the landscape of modern country music, serving as a bridge between traditional storytelling and contemporary themes. His artistry resonates with listeners who appreciate the nuances of emotion in everyday experiences, allowing them to find solace and celebration in both the highs and lows of life.

Dierks Bentley plays a pivotal role in the landscape of modern country music, serving as a bridge between traditional storytelling and contemporary themes. His artistry resonates with listeners who appreciate the nuances of emotion in everyday experiences, allowing them to find solace and celebration in both the highs and lows of life. By embracing a sound that feels familiar yet fresh, Bentley has carved out a space for authenticity in an ever-evolving genre, underscoring the continuing relevance of heartfelt narratives in country music. His approach often involves blending personal anecdotes with broader themes of love, loss, and resilience, resulting in songs that feel both intimate and relatable. Bentley’s use of instrumentation reflects a keen understanding of how sound can evoke mood, incorporating elements that range from bluegrass to rock-infused melodies. This sonic versatility invites listeners into his world while maintaining the essence of country roots. Lyrically, Bentley frequently explores themes of heartland values, relationships, and the complexities of human connection. His writing balances sincerity with a hint of irony, employing vivid imagery and storytelling techniques that resonate deeply. This combination allows for emotional reflection while keeping the tone approachable and grounded.

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Discography

41 releases • 13 studio • 2001–2025

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Don't Leave Me in Love

Don't Leave Me in Lo... (2001)

Dierks Bentley

Dierks Bentley (2003)

Modern Day Drifter

Modern Day Drifter (2005)

Long Trip Alone

Long Trip Alone (2006)

Greatest Hits/Every Mile a Memory 2003–2008

Greatest Hits/Every... (2008)

Feel That Fire

Feel That Fire (2009)

Up on the Ridge

Up on the Ridge (2010)

Home

Riser

Black

The Mountain

The Mountain (2018)

Gravel & Gold

Gravel & Gold (2023)

Broken Branches

Broken Branches (2025)

Albums ()

Broken Branches

Broken Branches

2025

Gravel & Gold

Gravel & Gold

2023

The Mountain

The Mountain

2018

Black

Black

2016

Riser

Riser

2014

Home

Home

2012

Up on the Ridge

Up on the Ridge

2010

Feel That Fire

Feel That Fire

2009

Greatest Hits/Every Mile a Memory 2003–2008

Greatest Hits/Every Mile a Memory 2003–2008

2008

Long Trip Alone

Long Trip Alone

2006

Modern Day Drifter

Modern Day Drifter

2005

Dierks Bentley

Dierks Bentley

2003

Don't Leave Me in Love

Don't Leave Me in Love

2001

Singles ()

She Hates Me

She Hates Me

2025

Woman, Amen

Woman, Amen

2018

What the Hell Did I Say

What the Hell Did I Say

2017

Somewhere on a Beach

Somewhere on a Beach

2016

Different for Girls

Different for Girls

2016

Riser

Riser

2015

Drunk on a Plane

Drunk on a Plane

2014

Say You Do

Say You Do

2014

I Hold On

I Hold On

2013

Bourbon in Kentucky

Bourbon in Kentucky

2013

Tip It On Back

Tip It On Back

2012

5-1-5-0

5-1-5-0

2012

Am I the Only One

Am I the Only One

2011

Home

Home

2011

Up on the Ridge

Up on the Ridge

2010

Draw Me a Map

Draw Me a Map

2010

I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes

I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes

2009

Sideways

Sideways

2009

Trying to Stop Your Leaving

Trying to Stop Your Leaving

2008

Feel That Fire

Feel That Fire

2008

Free and Easy

Free and Easy

2007

Every Mile a Memory

Every Mile a Memory

2006

Settle for a Slowdown

Settle for a Slowdown

2006

Come a Little Closer

Come a Little Closer

2005

Lot of Leavin' Left to Do

Lot of Leavin' Left to Do

2005

How Am I Doin'

How Am I Doin'

2004

My Last Name

My Last Name

2003

What Was I Thinkin'

What Was I Thinkin'

2003

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