Dierks Bentley Watches Faces of Front Row Fans; Hosts His Own Riser Screening in Nashville

@cmtcody and @DierksBentley

Dierks Bentley hosted his own life-story on the big screen tonight in Nashville at The Rosewall.  The Tennessean says Dierks almost pulled his pants down!

""We could save a lot of time here and I could just pull down my pants and show you my butt,” Bentley told the audience, who laughed in response. He said he felt like the film was so exposing it was almost the same thing."

While 100 music industry folks were invited to his upcoming documentary “Dierks Bentley: Riser” about the making of his latest album, “Riser,” which will be in stores on Tuesday, a few "fans" won tickets from CMT, who will air a special edition on Saturday, 2/22 at 2 pm eastern.

Kelsey Hodges just happens to be a DB Congress member as well, living in Nashville, and she took her fellow DBC-er friend Randy Alan Shaffer, along for the ride to the screening.  She's our guest blogger tonight!

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Dierks and Kelsey

So we were across the street, parking, when we noticed Big White ('it's just an old beat up truck') riding down the road. We saw Dierks walk in the place and the hype began. We were hanging out outside of the venue waiting to go inside, seeing producers, engineers, and all of the band walking in. Randy and I along with 6 other fans got to sit on the front row and center. Cody Alan (CMT) walked up and introduced Dierks. 

Dierks said it was kind of hard watching this film, but he was glad he could hold on to something like this. The movie was great. I wanted to cry and wanted to break out laughing at parts, too. It showed personal moments from his home life playing with his girls to being with Cassidy in the emergency room for Knox's birth. 

Dierks came up onstage after the movie and said he was watching our row the whole time wanting to see our face reactions.  He walked straight to us and asked what we thought--he wanted honest opinions.  I told him it was all good, that I loved it! There were so many parts in the movie that made me want to cry and laugh.

I got to talk to him about songwriting, talked about some mutual writer friends we have in town and about how big of a role he played in me moving here four years ago. He went in for a hug afterwards and I totally accepted (haha)! 

Afterwards, Randy and I hung out, got some beers and just took in the moment.  The guys in the band, Cassady Feasby, Dan Hochhalter, and Brian Layson were all just chilling out.

As we were walking out, Red Light MGT gave us two copies of Riser--the full album!  Needless to say it has been playing in my car all night ever since!

Kelsey Hodges

DB Congress Rep (TN)

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Thanks, Kelsey!  We can hardly wait until Tuesday to get our hands on the full album, too!

Watch the full length film on Palladia Saturday, 2/22 at 8:00 pm central.

Trucks and Cars and Planes, Oh My! Dierks Bentley Enjoys His Rides

Dierks Bentley loves to go fast. Whether he's touring non-stop for days or in one of his many motor vehicles--he's got a truck, a car, jeep, a motorcycle, a boat, a bus, an ATV and even a plane --everything but a train--could his next ride be a NASCAR stock car?  Check out this article/interview from nascar.com.

"I just took a lap in the pace car and I wish I could have taken it for a spin. I think I could do all right. I had go-karts as a kid and I raced them, so I think it be comparable (laughs). No, even just being in the pace car, sitting shotgun, going into the corners, going whatever speed we were going. I think in the backstretch we were going 140 and under 100 in the corners. Even that, you could feel the “G’s” and feel the pull and I could see how it would be pretty exhausting after doing that for real, three times the speed with other cars around you all day long..."

A week before the last race of the season, Dierks popped up on the schedule as the opening show before the Homestead Miami Speedway race on November 17.  Living in Florida, I couldn't pass it up!  So I drove 10 hours round trip, picked up Sherrie on the way, and ran in to Dierks in - of all places -- the fan zone.  How appropriate.  He saw us first-before we saw him-and took time to take a picture, thank us for coming and comment on our attire, before walking in to the media center-probably to do that interview.  I was reppin' the Miles and Music Shirt and Sherrie donned a little white tank top.  So we're thinkin' this last part could be about us!

On what it's like to learn from someone the impact a song has had on them:
You meet those fans and that’s what fuels you. Bumped into a couple out here that were wearing my stuff and they come out here and they are sweating, they’re sunburned, but they’re excited to be here and you use that little extra boost, not that you even need it. What we do does matter and these songs get woven into the thread of people’s lives.


VIDEO - HOME



VIDEO - I HOLD ON



VIDEO - TIP IT ON BACK - STAGE DIVE



In case you're wondering about Dierks' other rides, here is some history:

His Truck - Big White - has over 200,000 miles and is the subject of the first verse of  "I Hold On."

His Car - a 1967 Camero - caught fire one night and Charles Kelley from Lady A was there.

His Jeep - a 1977 CJ7 - is often spotted with Dierks driving through parking lots of venues, saying hi to fans

His Motorcycle - a Harley - leads the pack every year at his Miles and Music For Kids Charity event

His Boat - a pontoon named the S.S. Grizzled Veteran - a houseboat he used to live on 10-12 years ago

His Bus- Old Goldie - turned a million - miles that is, somewhere around the Canada/US border last February.

His ATV - an end-of-tour gift from Miranda Lambert, ended up in a tree

His Plane - a custom Cirrus SR22T Xi - so he can get to and from shows, and back home to his family faster

Now about that train.... could it be true? "Train's a comin' / It'll be here 'fore too long."


~Ronna
DB Congress Chair (FL)

Dierks Bentley Tells His Story Through Music Video for "I Hold On"

Dierks Bentley's new video for his top 30 single, "I Hold On," tells a story of faith, love and freedom.

It's Dierks' own personal story, complete with antics with the guys in the band on the road, his bus, his truck (although Big White is a Chevy and it's clearly a Ford in the video), his guitar that's "had [his] back in a million bars," a hockey game, his love for his wife and baby and remembering his dad in heaven. You'll find fast signs of freedom in the form of subtle American flags sprinkled throughout. Director Wes Edwards ("5-1-5-0" and "Tip It On Back" videos) has captured the essense of DB's humble and grateful nature.

There's even a split second nod (although probably not intentional) to us--the DB Congress. See if you can spot our "sign" as you watch the video below.

Press Release from The Green Room PR (October 29, 2013):

Critics Point to the "Poignancy" and "Intensity" of the Lead Single From Dierks' Upcoming Studio Album RISER 
 

Dierks has teamed up with CBS to premiere the music video for his emotional and autobiographical new single “I Hold On” across multiple CBS properties.  Today, omg! Insider will take fans behind the scenes of the shoot for a sneak peek of the video before it officially premieres tomorrow morning across CBS digital properties including all CBS country radio stations’ websites, Radio.com, MetroLyrics.com and ACMCountry.com.
 

Shot in Nashville, TN and over a weekend of tour dates in Texas, the new video was directed by Wes Edwards and follows a young musician balancing his climb in the music business with keeping a firm grip on the values he holds close.  According to Music Row, the lead single from his forthcoming studio album RISER is a "song that shakes you" and Bentley "delivers with conviction."
 

“It was really important to me that this video capture the story of this song…my story.  But it also needed to take on the more universal themes that the choruses cover,” said Dierks. “The lyrics were written from such a real and emotional place, and I put a lot of pressure on making sure this video held up to what Brett James and I wrote that day.  I hope when people listen to it, they raise their beers up, but this time for the bigger idea of what we all stand for as country music fans…faith, love and freedom."

We are so looking forward to the new album, Riser, and continue to promote this single to radio!  Let's get it to #1, congress!

Dierks Bentley Single Review: "I Hold On"

We've been telling you about Dierks Bentley's new single, "I Hold On," since his first live performance of the song on the Locked and Reloaded Tour in January. We told you how much meaning it holds for our president and for us! And you may have seen him debut it on The View last week.

But we weren't fast enough in asking one of our very own DB Congress reps, Tara Toro, to write a review for us.  Got Country Online got to her first!  Here is the New Yorker's perspective, posted today on GotCountryOnline.com.  


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Do you want to know who Dierks Bentley is? Then look, and listen, no further than his new single “I Hold On.” Even though he has been playing the song at his live shows since January, Dierks officially debuted “I Hold On” this past Friday on “The View.” The song, which will be on his upcoming fall release, ‘Riser,’ was written by Dierks and Brett James.

Dierks has said this is probably the most personal song he has written, yet the song’s theme makes it universally relatable. “I Hold On” is both poignant and exuberant. We not only learn the things in his life that make him who he is, he also tells us “I can’t change who I am….right or wrong”. The things that make him who he is (and those that make us who we are) are unchangeable like the “stripes on the flag, like a boy to his Dad.” It’s a mid-tempo anthem to celebrate not only who we are, but remember and honor the things that make us that way. You can just hear an amphitheatre full of people singing “I Hold On” with him at the 3:25 mark, knowing at that moment every single person is thinking of something/someone that they hold onto.

As he sings in his unmistakable gravely voice, the song’s three verses open the curtain on who he is. The first verse refers to his truck, Big White (currently with about 200,000 miles). She brought Dierks to Tennessee with his father from Arizona back when he was 19 years old. The meaning of Big White and that trip impacts on a whole different level when you hear “she’s still here now he’s gone.” (Dierks lost his father last June)

As most know, the “beat up box” with “dents and scratches that makes it sound real good” is of course his guitar. Dierks has said he has been offered many a new guitar but prefers this one: the one that holds many memories from when he started out to this day (and has George Jones, George Strait and others’ signatures on it).

The third and final verse is something we all want to hear from our significant other: “there ain’t never been no doubt….Without you I’d be nothing….So if you ever worry about…..me walkin’ out….let me tell you something.”

The truck may be beat up, the guitar may have a hole, and his boots may need duct tape, but he is one guy who knows what is important in life: his faith, the love of his family and his country.  These are the things he can “count on to keep me going strong.” These are the things we all can count on. People, things, experiences all make our memories: whether it is a guitar, a car, a mother…this song will make you remember and think about what is at the heart of you as a person. It’s an anthem to keep those things that matter close, cherish memories and be yourself.

Look for the single to be available soon. 

[Just announced today: The song will go for radio adds on August 12!]

Behind the Scenes of Dierks' 5150 Video: Exclusive Interview With Leading Lady

Photo provided by Morgan Grotheer
Morgan, Dierks Bentley, 4/29/12, Savannah, GA

Belmont University senior, Morgan Grotheer, says it was an honor working with Dierks Bentley on his new "5-1-5-0" music video, directed by Wes Edwards.

Thanks to Morgan's mom, Renee', for a very complimentary email about DB Congress, and the heads up that daughter Morgan is "the beautiful blond that obtained the lead role for [the 5150] video shoot."

Renee' also told us Morgan, now a Nashville, TN resident, is a native to Savannah, GA, and the video was filmed in nearby Bloomingdale, GA. "Working with Dierks Bentley, John Burke (producer) and Wes Edwards as well as the extras was an amazing experience for Morgan. She told me that everyone was professional, organized and most of all really nice."

We told you about the shoot, and we are now happy to give our readers the exclusive interview with leading lady, Morgan, below!


DBC: How did the opportunity for you to star in the video come about?

Morgan: A friend of mine, in town, contacted me about the role. Within a week I was notified I was going to be the leading lady.

DBC:  What did you have to do for your audition?

Morgan:  There really wasn't an audition.  I met with the director at a coffee shop and spoke with him.  The next day I received a call informing me I got the part.  I flew out two days later.  It was a dream!

DBC:  I understand from your mom it was filmed in your hometown—did you grow up going to the Big Nasty RV Park or other similar places?

Morgan:  I had been on 4wheelers (atvs) prior to the video shoot, but growing up near a beach (Tybee) my friends and I were always there.

DBC:  Is your background in acting and/or was this your first music video?

Morgan:  No, This was my first time ever being behind a video camera. My background is in singing. I moved to Nashville to pursue the music business.

DBC: Was there a script ahead of time or were you “directed” on the shoot?

Morgan:  I was directed on set. I was nervous, but then due to the fun atmosphere and outstanding group of people I worked with I was able to really enjoy the experience.

DBC:  How much of a Dierks fan were you before the video? And now?

Morgan: Yes, I love Country Music. Dierks is an incredible artist. Working with him on “5-1-5-0”, was an honor. One thing I really admire is his undenying passion for what he does and eagerness to bring smiles to the fans. It was evident on set!

DBC: What was your favorite memory of the day while shooting? Funniest moment?

Morgan:  I think the funniest moments of the whole day was everyone taking bets on how far Dierks could take “Big White” through the mud. He got farther than we all expected, but once the truck was stuck, Dierks and his band mates jumped in the mud. (Shown at the end of the video)

DBC: How did you get through the whole video without getting muddy?

Morgan: (haha) The scenes of me on the 4wheeler did not take place until after they had completed the other video footage. I assure you before the day was over I had mud on me.

DBC: What are your thoughts on the song and final video?

Morgan: Wes Edwards, who also directed Jason Aldean’s “Tatoos On This Town,” is an exceptional director! This video really encompassed what country music is all about; having a good time. I love the song. Its weird seeing myself in a video, but overall I think everything was a huge success.

Amy Shepheard, DBC Rep, DE
In the back of "Big White"

Also on site during the April 29 filming of the video was DB Congress rep, Amy Shepheard, of Delaware.  Her role was to hand out props (empty beer bottles) to everyone in the crowd.  Then, she had to collect them all again to get the "labels" covered, then passed them all out again--and make sure everyone was 21! Whew! What a crazy job! Just this side of loco!






Watch the official video and the outtakes on the DBTV episode below.  The video is also for sale on itunes and currently #6 on the itunes country video chart.

"We're just being us in this one.  This is the 18th video I've made, I think we finally figured it out." 

- Dierks Bentley

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Dierks Bentley Shoots "5-1-5-0" Music Video in the Mud!

 ‏@DierksBentley tweeted: @RickyCarmichael @kevinharvick @fiddlindan
@DeLanaHarvick we were tasting it today 

It got a little crazy at the Big Nasty ATV Park in Bloomingdale near Savannah, GA on Sunday, April 29th! Dierks Bentley was filming his music video for his new single, "5-1-5-0."

After seeing Dierks perform just 45 minutes north the night before in Beaufort, SC, a few of us "5-1-5-0 girls" (DB Congress) decided to take a drive down to the site in case it was an "open set" for the video shoot.  It was!  In fact, there were probably about 100 people there who were regulars at the park, already mud boggin' it up in the hot sun!

Luckily, we were under the shade of a covering, right next to the food table.  So we were able to say hi to the guys in the band as they trickled in one by one.

Talent was selected from the Halo Talent Group, a full service model and talent agency offering opportunities for singers, actors, dancers and models in the Savannah community.  A few weeks ago, Halo announced the casting opportunity on their website, looking for males and females that LOOK between the ages of 20-28 years old. On Thursday, they introduced the five models chosen for the all-day video shoot.

"After more than 70 submissions and a Yahoo email crash, the selections are in. The producers of the Dierks Bentley “51-50″ music video have selected the following models. Congrats Halo and Halo Models! Jay, Marshall, Caroline, Sunny and Mandy."


Jay, is THE Jay Byars from the hit TV show, Survivor: One World. He tweeted on his way to the video site:

@Jay_Byars: Headed to #Savannah to mudbogg with @DierksBentley for his video. #HeBetterSignMyGuitar

Of course, @DierksBentley was tweeting throughout the day as well.  Here are a few:

"video shoot today for #5-1-5-0 breaking new ground (mud?) on this one!"


"most fun I've ever had making a video. y'all are going to love it. don't even know where to start in describing it..... #5-1-5-0"


"it's just a picture...but it sums up the day today pretty well for our #5150 video shoot."

Today, Halo posted a video and some photos from the shoot.

"It was a hot day of mud slinging and mud boggin’(we just learned that term). Our three gorgeous girls and two handsome guys were front and center while filming with Dierks. It’s not every day you book a modeling gig that allows you to stand up and dance in the back of a Jeep. Dierks’personality made bearing the heat, well, bearable. He is as kind as he is good looking."

In an article by savannahnow.com, they posted a video and some photos.

"A cool, fun party atmosphere is precisely what videographers were trying to capture," said John Burke, the Nashville, Tenn., producer in charge of the shoot Sunday.


The song, “5-1-5-0,” is all about “having a good time, having the cops called on the party,” he said.

The next part of the shoot — (took place today at Roebling Road Raceway) — will feature a staged police chase, Burke said. Burke said coastal Georgia was chosen for the shoot because Bentley is touring on the East Coast and [played] a show Saturday in Beaufort, S.C., followed by a couple days off, the Big Nasty’s mud pit seemed perfect.

“This is awesome,” Burke said. “This is fun, but (producing music videos is) always stressful.”

Here are some photos by Carrie Srebro (DB Congress Rep, NC)  and Amy Shepheard (DBC, DE).

The jeeps and ATVs had cameras hooked up to them for their mud runs.

The 5150 music video is expected to premier in about a month.  Keep checking back with us here on dbcongress.com!

Our Crazy Dierks Bentley "5-1-5-0" Loco Weekend!

 Dude, Inc takes their bow. Photo by Carrie Srebro

It is a well known fact that hardcore Dierks Bentley fans will follow him anywhere.  And last weekend was no exception.  Eleven DB Congress reps from five states (FL, SC, NC, IN, DE) convened in Beaufort, South Carolina Saturday, to show our support for Dierks and his new single, "5-1-5-0," that's chugging up the charts like a Chesney song!

The 'Throwdown at Fightertown' concert was in the middle of  "the woods," at the Marine Corps Air Station. According to Hannah Morris, "not only is the air station responsible for our daily and nightly Sounds of Freedom, it provides a large amount of local jobs in the area, helping our small town thrive."

LtCol Gray walked on stage to thank everyone who had a part in making the event possible, and told us he had spoken with Dierks backstage and that he knew Dierks had a special place in his heart for the men and women who keep our country safe, and that it was evident, as he quoted the lyrics from Dierks' recent number one single, Home, "This is still the place that we all call home." The mostly military crowd went wild!

"Special lighting and effects made concert goers feel like this event was larger than life; easily comparable to big city efforts," Hanna continued. "With both his father and grandfather serving in the Army, Dierks continuously mentioned the special place in his heart for Service Members and their families; making the crowd feel sincerely blessed."

Photo credit eatsleepplaybeaufort.com; lighting by Chris Reade

One military wife in the audience is also our newest member of the DB Congress! Meredith (SC) and her daughter enjoyed their first Dierks concert and her first fan club meet and greet!  She wore her new DBC T-Shirt proudly and he autographed it for her and asked her about her tattoos. Her husband is stationed in Afghanistan and will be home for two weeks in June but then has to go back until September.  What a sacrifice our military families make to be without their loved ones so we all can be safe and free! Thank you! And welcome to the Dierks family!

Meredith tweeted this pic of herself to Dierks

"@dierksbentley was great meeting you! Had a fab time! My inauguration into @dbcongress The show rocked!"

Since the show was on base, concert-goers also has an opportunity to see various military vehicles on display. Later Dierks told the crowd he had explored one of the cockpits and admitted to having his own pilot license (although he knew he didn't compare to the air force pilots).

Will Hoge opened for Dierks, and for those of you who had the honor of attending the February 2nd Ryman show, you know how powerful his voice is--and Saturday night was "blow-me-away" perfect. He told the audience as a performing artist you try to come on stage and "look cool," but being in the middle of all those military heroes it was nearly impossible. His set included many of the songs from his newest album, "Number Seven," including "When I Get My Wings." He introduced the song by telling a story of a couple who had been married 60 years and the husband had served his country, and the wife died. Heartwrenching performance. If you ever get the opportunity to hear Will live--GO! In the meantime, buy the CD on itunes! We each took photos with him afterward and he was so appreciative.

Later, a tweet from ‏@WillHoge: "just so we are clear: marines are bad ass. Semper Fi......and thank you!"

Will Hoge, Beaufort, SC, 4-28-12; Photo by Carrie Srebro

Kathy and Will

As soon as the sun went down, the temperature went up as Dierks and the guys hit the stage!  We had been waiting front row for hours, with our 'painted toes and our flip-flops' and our "5150" little white tank tops.

Notice the "Country & Cold Cans" coozie

L to R: Kathy (IN), Ronna (FL), Carrie (NC), Amy (DE), Sandra (NC)

The first song in the set was "Country and Cold Cans" followed by "Feel That Fire."  We didn't expect it so soon so we were scrambling to get our prank ready.  We each held up 8 x 10 photos of bass player, Cassady Feasby, from his "beach scene" in the Australia DBTV episode. Dierks and the guys were squinting to see what we were holding and then started laughing. Dierks grabbed Sandra's photo and set it up on Dr. Feasby's mic stand. Ryan, the camera guy, was on the other side of the rail snapping away photos of our craziness.

As always, Dierks found a way to connect with all areas of the audience--even in the back.  But all throughout the concert, the DBC got lots of love from our president--nearly every song.  Such as: "How Am I Doin'?" (I keep my friends with me...) when he gestured a circle around us; "Sideways," (I can see you came to rock in your blue jeans and white tank tops) and of course the LWTT reference in "What Was I Thinkin'."

But the highlight for us was "5-1-5-0."  We were singing at the top of our lungs and a certain pair of pink fuzzy handcuffs (5150 is police code for criminally insane) found their way on stage, along with a leopard bra, which Dierks picked up gingerly with his guitar.

There was not an inch of the stage that Dierks didn't stand, jump, sit, kneel, lay or take a bow on.

All photos by Carrie Srebro

For Settle For A Slowdown, Dierks added a verse of  "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry," which fit perfectly with the song's rhythm and melody--a nice tip of the hat to Hank Williams. At one point he sang a tribute to his dad, with "Your Cheatin' Heart," featuring the talented Tim Sergent on steel guitar.  It was nice to have "Trying To Stop Your Leaving" back in the set list--yet no red guitar this time.  Instead Dierks used his trusty Martin with the hole in it to start the song. Sounded sweet!

The crowd was really into every song, but none more than Carolina stars in a purple night, during "Every Mile A Memory," and of course, "Home" got a huge roar of approval with its strong USA theme.

Once the encore (Tip It On Back, Sideways and Thinkin') was over, we stood our ground and picks were thrown and landing in the grass out of our reach over the rail.  It was funny to see marines in uniform crawling on the ground to grab all the pics and hand them to all of us hanging over the barricade.  I even ended up with a drumstick--first one ever in 8 years of DB shows!

After the show, the po-po (police) kept telling us to go to our cars, but we were told by the stage manager, Jay, to wait, so we did, and then Dierks' manager Tom came out and said, "If you're wearing a 5-1-5-0 tank top come with me, Dierks wants to see you. ONLY if you have a 5-1-5-0 tank top on." I forgot to mention not one of us got a meet and greet through the fan club, so this was a nice surprise that Dierks requested it!

We were escorted behind the stage and Dierks said hi to us, then said, "I'll be back in a few minutes." We thought he was talking to us, but he meant for us to follow him--so we did! He lead us around to Big White (his truck), which was up on a flat bed, ready for the 5-1-5-0 video shoot the next day (more on that in the next blog!). He kept saying he couldn't believe we were all there--together--from 5 different states, and couldn't thank us enough. He got the biggest kick out of our shirts and we explained we each had a different line from the lyrics on the back so he wanted Ryan to get a picture of that, too. We asked if we could take pictures with our own cameras and he said, "of course, that's the idea!" and kept making sure Ryan took picture with our lone camera (Carrie smuggled hers in) and iPhones. He also mentioned that he loved the prank on Cassady.

Kathy, Ronna, Dierks, Sandra, Amy, Carrie

After all the picture taking and hugs, Dierks told us to tweet him copies of the pics, and Tom escorted us back (referring to us as the "5-1-5-0 girls.") We saw Tim and Cassady and they said hi to us. We stopped to talk but Tom kept us moving, so Cassady came out with us and took pictures and chatted. Cassady asked Carrie for the rest of the pictures from his prank, too, which she happily turned over! He said he was sure we'd see them turn up somewhere in the future.

After that, the po-po insisted that we leave, so we reluctantly said goodbye to Cassady and headed out to grab a bite to eat. Pretty much all of Beaufort had been at the concert, and pretty much all of the concert-goers were at IHOP--there were Dierks Bentley t-shirts everywhere! The hostess and our waitress asked us all about the show, and we gave the kids at the next table DB Congress wrist bands. After an impromptu "5-1-5-0" sing-along in the parking lot at midnight, it was time to part ways. Sandra and Kathy had to head back to Charlotte so Kathy could catch her morning flight out - so sad to say goodbye to our friends!

But the comment we kept coming back to was "yeah ... that just happened." As always, every mile was truly a memory, and we made a lot of 'good remember-whens, right up to the end.'

- Ronna
DBC Chair (FL)
(with contributing photos and memories from Carrie, NC.)

DBTV - Episode 16 - The Making of 'Am I The Only One?' Video

DBTV - Episode 8 - Big White Technologies

Watch as Dierks Bentley shows us how the great innovations from his Big White Technologies will catch on to the general public! Listen for the Big White story behind the song, "Wish It Would Break."

DBTV Big White Webisode - Dierks Heads Downtown Nashville

NEW: dbtv @DierksBentley heads downtown in Nashville to pick up his long lost credit card. I think this is the "Big White" webisode we've been waiting for! 

WILL DIERKS SAY GOOD-BYE TO BIG WHITE?

Dierks Bentley and Big White have a lot of leavin' left to do--or do they? Seems it may be time for Dierks to say good-bye to his old friend...er...truck that his dad gave him when he moved to Nashville in 1994. But they've been through a lot together. Let's take a trip down memory lane.

Who could forget the cracked windshield that he super-glued in "Cab Of My Truck," from the Modern Day Drifter album? And what about all those domestic, light and colds that were such an easy reach through the slidin' rear back window. Dierks made a million memories for every 100,000 miles. Get out of my way Cadillac! Big White's coming through!

Remember when that state trooper let him off with just a warnin' and a promise that he'd try to slow her down? He didn't know how much a truck could handle, but the closer that he got, he kept pushin' it!

Remember when Dierks had to spring Big White out of jail?



How about when Sideways became his seventh number one single?



And radio personalities Big D and Bubba are constantly trying to get Dierks to let them "pimp out" Big White. Watch when they go for a ride:



Big White has suffered a few thefts (radio and catalytic converter) and some side mirror damage in January.

"me and big white (my truck) r working on some new side mirror technology to elimanate the blind spot #fb"

Big White takes two people to start the battery, has no locks and needs no key to start it.

Word is his wife Cassidy thinks it's time for Dierks to get that Camero he's always wanted. What do you think, congress?

"D" BENTLEY TALKS "RIDGE" & MORE ON BIG D AND BUBBA

During what seems to be a never-ending parade of interviews and tv stops to promote his most recent release "Up on the Ridge" (which hit stores yesterday, have you gotten yours yet?), Dierks Bentley called into the Big D & Bubba show and talked about his trusty old truck (we know it as Big White), why he decided to do a bluegrass album, and about the album itself!

You can listen to the interview in 3 parts here, and there's a video, too!



Enjoy!

~ Carrie S. (DBC Rep/Chart Reporter ~ NC)

BENTLEY AND BIG WHITE CREATE NEW TECHNOLOGY

Dierks Bentley used Twitter to show off his new technology that he and Big White developed. The innovative idea is going to generate millions! Maybe even enough for a new TRUCK!


me and big white (my truck) r working on some new side mirror technology to elimanate the blind spot #fb

DIERKS BAILS OUT BIG WHITE

Dierks Bentley posted a few videos on his You Tube channel. Check out the 30 second clip where he spent a little too much time on Lower Broadway one night and ended up having to to go find his trusty friend, "Big White."




Also, Rhapsody's 30 second ad on "Country fans get it" includes our very own DB Prez, and his dog Jake.