Song-writer Craig Wiseman is holding the "Stars For Second Harvest" benefit show tonight at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Wiseman, who has written such hits as "Live Like You Were Dying" (Tim McGraw,) "The Good Stuff" (Kenny Chesney,) "Something's Gotta Give" (LeAnn Rimes,) and "Hillbilly Deluxe" (Brooks & Dunn,) will be joined tonight with performances by Dierks Bentley, John Rich, Tony Mullins and Billy Dean. 
PS: That is one HOT picture of Dierks!! Don't you think?!
The Canadian Country Music Awards were held last week in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The evening was hosted by Terri Clark with performances by Dierks Bentley, Kellie Pickler, Emerson Drive and Crystal Shawanda. Jimmy Wayne and Bill Anderson presented trophies to the following winners...
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Dierks Bentley will be releasing a new album early next year. February 3rd marks the release date for the CD which includes his just released single, "Feel That Fire." If you're a member of Dierks' fan club, he's offering you a free download of that song! (P.S. - Is it just us, or is this picture of Dierks SMOKING HOT?!)
A couple of weeks ago we told you that Brad Paisley has added a 2nd leg to his current "Paisley Party Tour"...well now we know more details! Brad sent out an e-mail to his fan club members releasing the dates and supporting acts for those shows. The current schedule has dates starting in mid-January and running through March 1st, with Dierks Bentley joining Brad on all of those dates. Country newcomers Darius Rucker and Crystal Shawanda will split the opening act duties, with Darius tackling the January dates and Crystal taking over in February. Here's a list of the dates and locations...
Dierks Bentley took some time to chat with the Winnipeg Sun this week. Dierks is in town for the Canadian Music Awards (which will take place tonight). Among other things, he mentioned how he is anticipating the birth of his first child this fall. "Right now we've got two dogs, who we think of as kids," he told the Winnipeg Sun. "We're looking forward to a real one ... just really excited about everything."
Tim McGraw's Swampstock event has been postponed until next year due to the effects of Hurricane Gustov in the southeast region. The event was to be held on September 13th with special guests Dierks Bentley, Jason Aldean and others in addition to Tim and his wife, Faith Hill. Tim released the following statement regarding the event, "We have spoken with local officials, and Neighbor's Keeper Foundation wants to lend its support to those relief efforts. Although Faith and I are personally disappointed, we understand that the priority is people's homes and livelihood in this challenging time. Our prayers are with our friends and neighbors and God bless them."
"Now That's What I Call Country" topped the country albums chart this week- selling over 50,000 cds. The album features songs from some of country's hottest acts including, Dierks Bentley, Sugarland, Rascal Flatts, and more!
Tim McGraw will host an event that is being held through his foundation with his wife, Faith Hill, Neighbor's Keeper Foundation. According to it's website, the foundation "provides funding for qualified community charities selected to offer local services to those in need of assistance." The event, which will take place on September 13th in Rayville, LA, will feature performances by both Tim and Faith as well as Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Halfway To Hazard and McGraw's cousin, Catherine Raney. 
Dierks Bentley just announced that his 3rd annual "Miles & Music For Kids" event will be held in downtown Nashville on Sunday, October 5th. That afternoon Dierks and company will hit the streets on a motorcycle ride that ends at Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville where a night time jam session will be held featuring Dierks, Tim McGraw, John Rich, and others still to be announced. Dierks says "This event has turned into one of the highlights of my year. I can't think of a better way to spend an October day in Nashville than riding motorcycles in the afternoon and playing guitars and singing with some buddies at sundown. Everyone has been so supportive, and I'm really proud of the money we've been able to raise for Vanderbilt over the last few years." The annual event is held as a benefit for Vanderbilt Children's Hospital located in Nashville.
Want to go inside Kellie Pickler's tour bus? How about Joe Nichols Meet & Greet? Or how about following Chuck Wicks on his adventure to take a shower?! People.com has a couple of great videos...click here to watch those moments. And when you get done watching that (and cracking up!!) go with Dierks Bentley as he takes you inside his tour bus, with Keith Anderson as he goes on stage, and with Lady Antebellum as they show you what's in their drawers! (Not THOSE drawers people...get your minds out of the gutter!!;))...that video is here (same link..just click above the first video!)
Lollapalooza is a giant rock fesitval held every year in Chicago, IL. This year our man Dierks Bentley was included in the lineup. Many rock fans were said to have doubts as to why Dierks was chosen to perform. There was a MySpace page made to make fun of the fact that Dierks was on the lineup AND a Youtube video meant to do the same. Some people even wore shirts that said, "Who the Hell is Dierks Bentley?" We can't believe that someone would wear such a thing! That's downright RUDE!
Dierks Bentley has certainly gained a loyal following since his start in country music, and that is never more evident that when you meet one his fan club members! We've been fortunate enough to meet many Dierks fans in our travels and we think the nicest one most definitely has to be Ronna! 
Luke Bryan's BRAND NEW video was just posted at CMT.com!! "Country Man", Luke's current single is at #22 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart! So keep requesting it, we need to get it to the TOP!!!
Like we told you about last week, Dierks Bentley is traveling abroad to bring his music to the fans across the pond! Dierks is super busy during this trip...playing to sell out crowds, meeting fans, and traveling...but he's finding a few spare minutes to blog about his adventures in Europe. Head on over to the CMT blog to find out Dierks' perspective on the difference between American fans and European fans, why he couldn't stay upright for his room service dinner, and about a guy that traveled all the way from INDIA to see his show! Rock on Dierks...we think it's a great thing to spread the music worldwide!!
