Dierks Bentley: Biography

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Genres:

Country Music, Contemporary Country Music, Rock Music

Decades Active:

2000's

Popularity

Low

Ratings Guide

Growing up in a nonmusical family in Phoenix, AZ, country singer Dierks Bentley got his country music education on his own, listening to recordings. A love of the music had him move to Nashville at the age of 19, but he quickly grew discouraged by lack of public and professional interest coming his way. It all changed when he walked into the Station Inn, a bar where the bluegrass faithful hang out. An allnight jam session recharged his batteries and he restarted pursuing gigs. He landed a job at the TNN television doing research on classic country music and by night he worked on his demos. Capitol Records heard the artist, signed him, and released his selftitled debut in 2003.

- David Jeffries, All Music Guide