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Kenny Chesney Officially Kicks Off Summertime This Day In Country Music – June 17th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:09:11 +0000

2006 – Kenny Chesney kicks off a five-week run at #1 in Billboard with “Summertime”. 2010 – Taylor Swift receives the Hal David Starlight Award at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel as the Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts David Foster, Jackie DeShannon, Leonard Cohen and Sunny Skylar. 2005 – A “CMT Crossroads” edition [...]

Boy or Girl? Dierks Bentley Reveals the Sex of Baby-on-the-Way

Billy Dukes — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:00:42 +0000

Dierks Bentley revealed the sex of his unborn third child during a fan club party at the CMA Music Festival last week. The 'Bourbon in Kentucky' singer wanted his most dedicated fans to be the first to know if the blossoming bundle will be a third girl, or his first son.

Kenny Shoots Tequila & George Goes Platinum Again, This Day in Country Music – June 3rd (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:06:01 +0000

2011 – Kenny Chesney’s “You And Tequila” video, featuring Grace Potter, debuts on CMT. 2009 – George Strait’s “Troubadour” album is certified platinum. 2006 – Dierks Bentley’s “Settle For A Slowdown” settles in at the top of the Billboard country singles chart. 2005 – Big & Rich’s “Save A Horse (Ride A [...]

Dierks Bentley Announces Deeply Personal New Album, 'Riser'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:36 +0000

Dierks Bentley is getting set to release a new album in the fall, and he says the new music is the most personal that he’s ever made. Bentley wrote and recorded the new album, titled ‘Riser,’ in the year following the death of his father. The album takes its title from a song called ‘I’m [...]

Carrie Welcomed Into The Opry This Day in Country Music – May 10th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:03:45 +0000

2008 – Carrie Underwood is inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, introduced by Garth Brooks. She performs “Last Name,” “All-American Girl” and “Jesus, Take The Wheel,” the latter with backing vocals by Vince Gill. 2007 – Sugarland’s “Everyday America” video makes its debut on CMT. 2005 – Capitol releases Dierks Bentley’s “Modern Day [...]

Dierks Bentley and Wife Expecting Third Child

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:42:08 +0000

Dierks Bentley issued a very important tweet to let his friends, fans and followers know that he and his wife Cassidy Black are expanding their family. They are expecting their third child. The baby is due in the fall and the singer even used a little football metaphor to reveal the good news. He tweets: [...]

Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley Cover Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used to Know'

Christina Vinson — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:00:39 +0000

Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley are having a whole lot of fun on the Locked and Reloaded Tour -- which they referred to as an adult jungle gym -- even branching out with a cover of Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used to Know.'

#1 Brings A Tear This Day in Country Music – March 15th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:00:32 +0000

1975 – Freddy Fender makes his first appearance at #1 on the Billboard chart… with “Before The Next Teardrop Falls”. 2007 – Richie McDonald tells Baton Rouge radio station WYNK he’s leaving Lonestar for a solo career. The singer intends to perform his final show with the band in November. 2006 – Faith Hill [...]

Hunter Hayes, Dierks Bentley, Brantley Gilbert + More Announced as ACM Awards Performers

Christina Vinson — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:50:39 +0000

The country music party of the year just got a little more star-studded with the announcement of additional ACM Awards performers. With some of the biggest names in country music have already been announced for this highly-anticipated event, Hunter Hayes, Dierks Bentley, and Brantley Gilbert are the icing on the cake.

Dierks Bentley Invites Walmart Checker and Aspiring Country Singer Kayla Slone to the ACM Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:05:16 +0000

Dierks Bentley just made a dream come true for Walmart checker and aspiring country singer Kayla Slone. During the West Virginian's appearance on 'Anderson Live,' Bentley called in to gush about what a fan he is of her voice and to personally invite her to the ACMs in Las Vegas in April, where she will be able to hob-knob with country music's finest.

Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley Deliver 'Over You,' 'Home' at the 2013 Grammy Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:16:11 +0000

Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley are no strangers to collaboration. The pair of iconoclastic country performers, who are currently on tour together, also performed together at the 2013 Grammy Awards, singing Lambert's 'Over You' and Bentley's 'Home' with decidedly mixed results.

Country Music Has "One On The Way" – February 5th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:12:46 +0000

1972 – “Gee, I hope it ain’t twins again”: Loretta Lynn has a #1 country single in Billboard with “One’s On The Way”. 2012 – Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert sing “America, The Beautiful” and Kelly Clarkson does the national anthem before the Super Bowl at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The New York Giants [...]

Kris Kristofferson Owns 1972 This Day in Country Music – January 30th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:10:51 +0000

1972 – Grammy voters shower Kris Kristofferson with five nominations as a songwriter for three songs: “Help Me Make It Through The Night,” “Me And Bobby McGee” and “For The Good Times.” Four artists are also nominated for recordings of Kristofferson tunes. (Note: Content) 2011 – Dierks Bentley begins several days of recording at Echo [...]

Dierks Bentley's Dog Goes Missing, Country Fans and Artists Rally to Find Him

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:30:19 +0000

Never, ever underestimate the power of social media.

On Sunday night (Jan. 13), country superstar Dierks Bentley's dog Jake went missing during a big thunderstorm. Bentley tweeted about his beloved pooch being lost, and the country community -- fans, artists and even the boss at Bentley's label -- rallied around him to help spread the word and support him. They also ultimately helped locate the dog.

Holiday Hits The Heart This Day in Country Music – December 14th (video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:12:59 +0000

1997 – LeAnn Rimes makes her acting debut in the ABC-TV movie “Holiday In Your Heart.” Bernadette Peters plays fictitious Grand Ole Opry star Faith Shawn. 2006 – Brooks & Dunn’s “Hillbilly Deluxe” video debuts on CMT. 2005 – Dierks Bentley marries his high school sweetheart, Cassidy Black, in Mexico. 2005 – Lyle [...]

Texas Boys Take the Country This Day in Country Music – December 12th (video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:05:56 +0000

2011 – Republic Nashville releases The Eli Young Band’s “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” to radio. EYB is nominated for Best Country Group Performance for “Even If It Breaks Your Heart.” Their hit single written by Will Hoge and Texan Eric Pasley is nominated for Best Country Song. The 55th Grammy’s will be on [...]

The Smokey Mountains Top The Charts This Day in Country Music – December 6th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:42:18 +0000

1980 – Ronnie Milsap’s “Smoky Mountain Rain” rides to #1 on the Billboard country chart. 2010 – Carrie Underwood wins six times at the inaugural American Country Awards on FOX from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. 2008 – A “CMT Giants” installment celebrating Alan Jackson premieres with performances by Dierks Bentley, [...]

Charlie Finds Gold Behind Closed Doors This Day in Country Music – November 27th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:25:33 +0000

1973 – Charlie Rich earns his first gold album, with “Behind Closed Doors”. 2008 – Trace Adkins performs “You’re Gonna Miss This” in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Also appearing: James Taylor, Miley Cyrus and Darius Rucker. 2006 – The Recording Industry Association awards a gold album for Dierks Bentley’s “Long Trip [...]

A Big Hit With Winos This Day in Country Music – September 26th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:27:40 +0000

1941 – David Frizzell born in El Dorado, Arkansas. The younger brother of Lefty Frizzell, he adds a traditional country element to the genre in the early-1980s on his solo novelty hit “I’m Gonna Hire A Wino To Decorate Our Home” and on duets with Shelly West. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdgKkjM4DTs 2011 – Capitol releases Dierks Bentley’s “Home” [...]

New Song from Dierks Bentley Featured on Today's Country Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 17:28:19 +0000

Wade Hayes is just one win away from enter the Country Clash Hall of Fame with his new song, 'Is it Already Time'.

Hayes will be going for his 7th straight win today as he takes on the new song from Dierks Bentley, 'Tip it on Back'.