Last year, Dierks Bentleyperformed before the ACMs in Vegas, headlining the Saturday night Party For A Cause, and he's back again this year for ACM Lifting Lives.
The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions have announced LL COOL J and Chris O’Donnell, stars of the hit CBS drama series “NCIS: Los Angeles,” will co-host ACM PRESENTS: AN ALL-STAR SALUTE TO THE TROOPS, a concert event featuring some of the biggest names in country music paying tribute to our armed forces. Additionally, Dierks Bentley, Lee Brice, Luke Bryan, Hunter Hayes, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Kellie Pickler, and Keith Urban have been added to the star-studded lineup of artists scheduled to perform. The special will be taped Monday, April 7 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be broadcast Tuesday, May 20 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
These artists join previously announced performers Merle Haggard, George Strait, Carrie Underwood, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum and The Band Perry. The concert will honor the country’s remarkable servicemen and women and include special moments and stories of incredible bravery and integrity. Proceeds from ticket sales for ACM PRESENTS: AN ALL-STAR SALUTE TO THE TROOPS will benefit ACM Lifting Lives, the charitable arm of the Academy.
Tickets for ACM Presents: An All-Star Salute to the Troops are on sale NOW at Ticketmaster, priced at $105, $155 and $205. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit ACM Lifting Lives, the charitable arm of the Academy. For more information, please log onto www.ACMLiftingLives.org orwww.ACMcountry.com or follow on Twitter at @ACMawards for more immediate updates.
Finally! I've been waiting 8 years for this! Dierks Bentley is now included in my favorite calendar, the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum annual calendar! This is a momentous ocassion, congress! It's the first year ever Dierks has made the cut! With only 12 months of calendar pages and dozens of artists, this recognition is a testament to Dierks' success over the last few years!
Want to know what happened in country music history on your birthday? The 2013 Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum calendar is packed with historical facts for every day of the year! This year’s spectacular lineup of popular stars includes Dierks, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire, Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum, Zac Brown Band, Brad Paisley and Toby Keith.
You can choose your cover as the “Museum” edition, adorned with a lovely photograph of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, or the Artists cover.
In its 22nd week on the charts, Dierks Bentley's "Home" continued its steady climb to "the penthouse" this week, moving to #3 on both Billboard and Mediabase. It reclaimed #1 on Billboard's smaller-market Indicator chart (labelmate and current #1 holder Keith Urban swiped it from him last week).
Here's the skinny on how this is shaping up. Kenny Chesney's "Reality" limped into the #1 spot on Mediabase this morning, thanks to a plummeting Keith. However, he only gained 10,000 in audience - Dierks gained 430,000! Mediabase, you'll remember, has their arbitrary points system though, and Dierks is 835 points back as of this morning from #1. (He gained 155 points on #1 overnight.) If Dierks keeps up the audience gains, then the #1 on Billboard this week almost seems like a lock, and Mediabase is a possibility, too. Kenny will need to step up his game AND make sure he's #1 on Sunday morning for the Mediabase #1. It likely won't help Kenny that a Capitol Nashville song is falling, and a Capitol Nashville song is next in line - radio can easily trade some of Keith's spins for Dierks and leave Kenny out. ;)
All that said, even IF - and conventional wisdom thinks it's a big IF - Kenny manages to hang on ("Reality" is OLD by Kenny standards, even though 22 weeks is spot-on for a Dierks song) and snag #1 this coming week, Dierks is guaranteed #1 for AT LEAST the following week's chart run. He has a SEVEN MILLION audience impression lead on the next group of songs coming up (Jake Owen, Taylor Swift, George Strait). That's a very large lead and, at this point, even if "Home" were *falling* in spins/audience, it would still get #1 once Kenny falls. I'm watching it very closely. It should be a fun week to watch.
I tweet almost every morning the daily updates, so feel free to follow me if you don't already - @corbers - for up to the minute updates. However, rest assured that once I see Dierks next to that #1 on the daily updates, I'll update the DBC facebook/Twitter feeds as well so we can all congratulate our Prez!
Last night, Dierks Bentley tweeted that he, "jumped on stage with some dude playing a bar downtown Nashville tonight. he was pretty good..."
Since the face of "some dude" was kind of blurry, Dierks was trying to throw everyone off track, thinking it really was just some "random" singer. When in fact it was none other than Alan Jackson!
“@dutchiron: @DierksBentley totally cool of you. I'm sure you made his day!”---that was Alan Jackson! the day made was mine!"
Country Weekly reported the night as a private party jam with all the big hitters at Capitol Records, including Bentley, Jackson and Keith Urban, with his first public performance since throat surgery, singing "Mind Your Own Business."
Any Nashvillians attend? Send us more pics and videos if you got 'em!
I know we've got Dierks Bentley Congress reps a plenty in Minnesota, and boy are they gonna be happy! Get rip-roaring ready for this summer 2010 festival, congress, cos Dierks has been added to the heavy-hitter line up!
What a great way to celebrate the WE Festival's 27th year! Located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, the WE FEST Amphitheater is on the Soo Pass Ranch, 4 miles south of Detroit Lakes on MN Highway 59.
Keith Urban, Kid Rock,and Kenny Chesney, will headline each evening - August 5, 6 and 7. Dierks, Jason Aldean, Montgomery Gentry, Gretchen Wilson, Gloriana and Eric Church will round out the weekend. Even more artists are planned to be announced in the near future.
Tickets for WE Fest 2010 are available online at www.wefest.com.
As soon as we know the exact date Dierks will perform, we will let you know!
The first thing I do when I buy a Country Weeklymagazine every week is quickly flip through every page in search of anything 'Dierks.' Today was no exception for the November 9, 2009 issue (Carrie Underwood on the cover).
The first page I see his photo is at the top right of the Heat Index page with Keith Urban. "All For The Hall. Kudos to Keith Urban and his country star friends for their Oct. 13 concert to raise money and awareness for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum." Um, hello? 'Friends?' That is definitely Dierks Bentley in that photo with Keith. Say his name like only you can say it, please! *Just Kidding ;)
But then I turn 40 more pages and lo and behold--a full page of Mr. Bentley! Ride To Live captures the Miles & Music For Kids event in photographs and a short summary. OK, CW, you redeemed yourself for this issue!
On behalf of the 564 DB Congress representatives, we sincerely thank you for any and all DB exposure you can give us, umm...I mean Dierks, every week!
Dierks Bentley hired two new guitarist to perform with him last night.
@DierksBentley: just finished soundchecking for the all for the hall gig...I have two really cool gtr plyrs in my band...! 3:22 PM Oct 13th from TwitterBerry
When I first read that Tweet, I thought--what the heck happened to Robbie and Rod? Not to worry, just for one night Dierks borrowed legendary Vince Gill and phenomenal guitarist and host for the night, Keith Urban to play and sing back up to Bentley's Sideways and Free and Easy. After all, it was all for the hall.
The sold out "We're All For The Hall" benefit proceeds go to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The show is part of the museum's "All for the Hall" fundraising initiative created and led by Gill since 2005.
CMT posted an article and photosfrom the night including host Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift. It was Vcast online for those who weren't able to get tickets.
After the show, Dierks tweeted again:
@dierksBentley: all for the hall!...thanks for the fun...miss my band. headed to station inn for a tv thing and some bluegrass! #fb about 22 hours ago from TwitterBerry
When Keith asked both Dierks Bentley and Jason Aldean to join him on stage for the 1975 Eagles hit "Take It To The Limit" at two separate recent tour dates in VA and KS, both singers had to think on their toes and secretly devised "cheat sheets" to help them with the song that neither had previously performed live.
Dierks scribbled out the lyrics on his forearm with a Sharpie, and Jason followed a few weeks later by taping the printed lyric sheet to his mic stand with gaffe tape. Once he realized what both acts were doing, Keith didn't let either get away without a little public humiliation in front of both sold out crowds. Thankfully, the fans were more than happy to come to both Dierks and Jason's rescue, creating an arena-wide sing-a-long.
I've always said Dierks Bentley is my number one artist. Heck, he's my #2, #3, and #4 favorite. But if there has to be a #5--it has to be Keith Urban. The DB Feel That Fire CD has been "stuck" in my car's CD player since the end of January--that is until Keith's Defying Gravity CD arrived in my mailbox. Does anybody else feel like they're cheating on Dierks when you take his CD out to plug in another artist's music?
Although I won't be able to experience the few concerts Dierks and Keith are performing together live and in person...I can imagine it through the stories and photos of fellow DB Congress reps like Debra, David, Kimmiejo, Debbie, Jessica and Tanya! You can, too! Keep reading....they wanna make you close your eyes and "hear and see" Dierks and Keith in your minds eye...
DEBRA: "All I can say is WOW-what a high energy show by Dierks and Keith! It was awesome and Dierks and the band looked like they were having a great time! Dierks' voice sounded so good (as usual) and he pointed out to us fans with our DB Congress tees on! Thanks, Dierks, for recognizing your fan club like that--means alot!
He sang Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes and mentioned that it would be the new single! He brought back some bluegrass with a rendition of Come A little Closer--very nice sound by the guys--love the bluegrass! Really like the red sirens and the intro for FTF-very cool! What a moment when Dierks joined Keith onstage for a song-it was so fantastic to see those two together! They sang "Take It To The Limit"-an old Eagles fave of mine-and Keith mentioned that they had performed it the night before (in Roanoke) and destroyed it so they hoped it would be better!(LOL-how could anything by those two be bad?) It was GREAT-but Dierks was so funny because he said he had written some of the lyrics on his arm to help him remember. They sounded so good together and it was a moment I will never forget!
The people behind us asked about our DBC tees--way to go Congress! I always have several people ask me about my DBC tee. We look so cool! Thanks again Mona!
We got to meet Kim, Laura, Melissa, Tanya and Sarah. So great to meet new fan club members. Staci and I stopped by the arena earlier in the day and got to meet those girls waiting by the bus. I got a great pic of the Jeep but it was soooo hot and since Staci is recovering from her chemotherapy treatments we couldn't stay. Thanks to you girls for being so kind to Staci--it meant a lot to her. This concert was her "no more chemo" celebration and it was the best medicine for her! We had an amazing time! Once again thanks Dierks for always recognizing your fans--we definitely love you back!"
DAVID: "WOW is all I know to say! Awesome show with lots of high energy. After Dierks played his set I thought I was at a rock concert. Don't get me wrong - I had a blast. Just hard for me to put Keith in a country music genre. JMO!
I picked up Carissa in Nashville and we drove to Huntsville. I parked my car on top of one of the parking garages. I then hoisted the DBC Banner for all to see. It was about 2:00 so we walked over by the buses. As we rounded the corner I got a quick glimpse of Dierks getting on the bus. So, at least I knew he was there. I guess my main goal at this show was to talk to Dierks and introduce him to Carissa. She is a KU nut but loves the music of Dierks, too. A while later Dierks came off his bus and came over to talk to us. Again, I feel he saw my Congress shirt (thanks Mona) and wanted to come and say "hi".
He said "David, good to see you here" and asked me if I was flying the banner. I said "yep, it's flying out front on top of the parking garage."
I wanted to tell Dierks how I met Carissa - it was at Nid's wedding. She met Nid on his SLYF site over two years ago and was his "best woman" at the wedding. The weekend of the wedding Carissa was complaining about how bad the pre-sale seats were for the Keith show in Denver. I had just got my 14th row floor seats for the show in Huntsville a few days before the wedding. So I told Carissa that if she could get to Huntsville, I'd give her a ticket.
I just wanted Dierks to understand that we were there together because of a guy that lives 3800 miles away in England! And to understand the friendships that are formed because of his music. When I told this to Dierks he looked at Carissa and said "Well, lets get a picture together". So I snapped a pic of Dierks and Carissa with her camera. Nid is going to be so jealous!! LOL
Dierks' set was high energy as always. He opened with FTF and that really got the crowd going. I loved the bluegrass version of CALC - thought that was cool! Dierks did point to and acknowledge the Congress reps that were there, and for that we are grateful. Thanks Dude! He did play a few more songs than he does on the Brad tour but I wish he could have played more. His set list was awesome!
As for Keith - loved his stage, his lighting, and his set list. That man has some super fast hands and can play the heck out of a guitar! After seeing him live I now have a new perspective on how I hear his music on the radio. For me, I love his slow songs that are deep in lyrics. Absolutely loved "You'll Think Of Me". It was awesome when Keith played a couple of songs in the back of the arena. He climbed up on the sound board platform and said "So now who has the good seats". I thought that was cool!
Dierks and Cassidy were spotted sitting by the sound board while Keith played from there. I also saw Dierks on the side of the arena on the floor watching part of the Keith show. Everything about this night was amazing as I will not soon forget!"
TAWNY: Tawny Tucker, aka, Country Music Tattle Tale blogger, saw Dierks arrive on one of Keith’s motorcycles.
"He had already taken a jeep-ride that day. We also saw Keith arrive. I was very very disappointed that neither of them signed autographs then for the small group of only 9 people. The sun was blazing, and it would have been great if they had just put us out of our misery. I did find out, that Dierks eventually came out around 5pm to sign and take pictures…Unfortunately, I was primping for the show.
If you have never seen Dierks in concert…Don’t walk…RUN! Do not miss him! Dierks is filled with energy and really has the ability to get the crowd pumped up. He sang all of his hits...and a new blue-grass version of “Come a Little Closer” which I wasn't super fond of, and the VERY sexy “I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes” was added to the set list…THANK GOODNESS!!!
The highlight of my night (well, life actually) is when he sang “How Am I Doin?”…My seat was right next to the end of the catwalk…Dierks reached out and grabbed my hand a few times…I was actually gonna turn and go back to my seat,when he sat down and pulled my hand toward him…He spun me around, sang to me, and asked my name. There is a very very very shaky video of this, and unfortunately, it doesn’t show a lot…So, if anyone else got a picture or video…PLEASE SEND IT TO ME! Those beautiful blue eyes made my knees weak…Dierks-NEVER stop doing that…Never stop holding girls hands and making them feel like they are the only one in the room…You’ve made this mom of two feel like a teenager again, and I’m oh-so-grateful.
When Dierks left the stage, my heart sank…I mean, I am a HUGE Keith Urban fan, but he has NEVER sang to me; so needless to say, I coulda watched Dierks run all over the stage for the rest of the night. For the next 30 minutes, I sat in dis-belief and awe that I was just personally sung to by Dierks Bentley…OH MY GOD!
One more pic request...There was a little girl with a cast that I held up to get touched by Dierks...She did, but her mom didn't get a picture of it...So, if any of y'all did...email me and I'll forward it to her mom...Thanks!!!
I'm a definite Dierks fan now...like..I was before, but it's a whole new level now. "
KIMMIEJO: " First of all I have been to a lot of concerts and I mean a lot--but this one was by far the best for a lot of reasons. We didn't have reservations for a place to stay because we were not sure if we were going to spend the night until the day before because we only live about an hour and a half away but we knew we would be very tired and wouldn't feel like driving back home. So we first checked the Embassy Hotel, they didnt have a vacancy so we went across the street to the Holiday Inn just hoping we would be able to get something there since it was within walking distance. We were in luck they still had rooms available. We checked in and carried our stuff to our room.
We decided to walk across the street to the buses hoping we would get a glimpse of the man. We were standing there waiting for the elevator to get to the third floor giggling like school girls. When it arrived and the doors opened a man walked out smiled and said hi to us and I'm thinking OMG thats Tim! My 2 partners in crime had already gotten on the elevator so instead of saying hey wait like I should have, I got on the elevator and I said girls that was just Dierks steel guitar player Tim, they said OMG you are kidding and I said no Im not. They said why didnt you say something? Well, Im a little slow sometimes and I guess I was just shocked to see him getting off the elevator on the same floor that we were on at the Holiday Inn.
Anyway they fussed at me about our missed opportunity the whole time we were walking around site seeing. Anyway we went back to the hotel to get ready for the show and Debra called asking where I was and I told her we would be right there. So we walked back over there I finally found where to get my m&g pass to see when and where to meet and I got in a line that was pretty long and stood there for a few minutes looking around to see if I could spot Debra or any congress rep.
They came out and opened a new line so I got in it pretty close to the front and I was standing there trying to get my m&g sticker off and someone waving and yelling got my attention and it was Debra and Staci. We found out that the doors weren't going to open on time and I was about to panic because the m&g was supposed to start at 6:30 so we were all late getting there which cut everything short. I was a little disappointed about that but thats ok because it was a good one anyway.
I was the only one there with a Congress T on. When I walked up to him he got my shoulders and turned me so he could see the back for the state I represent. Then they took the pic and he pulled me up really close. I was in heaven. Then he signed my FTF cover and said I hope to see you soon and I told him I would follow him anywhere! He just doesn't know how soon he will be seeing me!
When I left the m&g walking around trying to find how to get to my seat I hear someone say hey DB Congress, I looked up and it was David ready with a high five. We introduced ourselves and he introduced me to Carissa. I finally got to my seat and looked over to my right and there was David again and he was talking to Debra and Staci so not having officially met Debra yet I went over and gave her a big hug, I love ya girl.
So all of us Reps had our pic taken together then Jessica walked up. I wish we had more time to hang out . Anyway the show got started and Dierks was TOTALLY FREAKING AWESOME. I hung out with Jessica and Amy back by the buses for about an hour, I enjoyed that so much Jessica.
I went back to the Hotel around midnight and the other girls decided they wanted to go to the bar and have a drink. When we got there there was a blonde girl sitting at the bar talking to a guy sitting beside her and she pointed at me because I still had my Congress T on and when he turned around I saw it was Jay (from Dierks' crew). I was in shock all over again. I could not believe Jay was sitting at the bar in the Holiday Inn. I just could not bring myself to say anything and interupt his evening so I just sat there thinking if Tim is here and Jay is here I wonder if Dierks is here. Guess I will never know now."
DEBBIE: Amanda and I got to see Dierks at the back of the stadium about 4:30. We walked out of the parking garage behind the stadium and he was there talking and signing for several women who had gathered there.
I recently made a photobook of pictures of me & Dierks over the last 6 years. I wrote a short message in his copy and he wrote in mine, "Debbie, thanks for being with us from the beginning," and signed his name to it.
Not long after that David and Carissa showed up. But Dierks came back out of the stadium into the bus and when David hollered at him he held up his finger as to say "Just a minute." Sure enough he came back out and talked to David and Carissa before going back into the stadium. A man true to his word! "
JESSICA: Great reviews Debra, David and Kimmie!! It was so nice to meet you guys and to see you again Kimmie! I was so proud to be wearing my congress TEE~ Thanks Mona! Right when D got going good he spotted the Tee and pointed at me and gave me the 'fist' which was SO COOL! A little later on in the show he did it again!
I saw him do the same to where Debra was sitting! Thanks for noticing Dierks! The Show was so Awesome!! I, of course, wish D's set was a little longer but he was beyond great! I liked the little twist with CALC (bluegrass).
During Keith's set they let us get by the catwalk. It was so amazing!! Keith played his little heart out!! I love his stage sets too! When Dierks came back out I couldn't wipe the smile off of my face! The two of them were so entertaining! And him having the words written on his arm was hilarious!"
If you're going to be in Nashville for the 2009 CMA Music Fest, be sure to schedule the Guitars of the Stars Benefit into your plans for Friday, June 12 at 2 p.m. Fans will be able to to bid on Epiphone acoustic guitars decorated by some of country music’s hottest stars at the inaugural auction at the Ryman Auditorium.
In addition to Grand Ole Opry member Dierks Bentley, other stars confirmed to contribute guitars are Charlie Daniels, Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Craig Morgan, Dolly Parton, Kellie Pickler, Sugarland, Pam Tillis, Steve Wariner, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban. These artists have designed the guitars in celebration of their current singles, hobbies, favorite country songs, or country music heroes.
All proceeds benefit the Opry Trust Fund, which has for more than 40 years assisted members of the country music community in need of help with medical bills, living expenses, utilities, rent, and food.
CMA and GRAMMY award-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist Wariner will kick off the event with a number from his upcoming project, STEVE WARINER, C.G.P., MY TRIBUTE TO CHET ATKINS, followed by auction fun. The Opry star will serve as Celebrity Auctioneer, and GAC-TV and 650 WSM radio personality Bill Cody will be on hand as emcee.
I can't wait to see what Dierks' guitar looks like! I am envisioning a Feel That Fire theme of sorts, or hockey, or Harleys or blue-grass...or all of the above! What do you think his design will be? I am even more excited to see how much money his artistic endeavor brings in for the Opry Trust Fund!
The 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards is honoring George Strait as the "Artist of the Decade." The ACM Awards will be telecast live on Sunday, April 5, 2009 (8 pm Eastern), and Dierks will be presenting an award (which one is yet to be named).
The next day (April 6), a special concert will be filmed with a live audience from the Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The show will air on CBS on May 27.
Dierks (whom George Strait secured as his supporting artist during his 2004 and 2005 tours) will perform during the show and will be joined by an amazing lineup of country music superstars, including scheduled performances by Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, Jamie Foxx, Miranda Lambert, Montgomery Gentry, LeAnn Rimes, Blake Shelton, Lee Ann Womack, John Rich, Jack Ingram, Keith Urban, Faith Hill, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and more-paying tribute to "The King of Country" George Strait and his legendary 25-year career.
If you live close enough to drive, or you can hop on a plane last minute, tickets are still available to the public for the April 6 event for $200, $150 and $100 through Ticketmaster.com for the all star country concert television taping. Proceeds of all sales benefit the Academy of Country Music Charitable Fund (ACMCF).
Strait is the fifth to receive the artist of the decade honor, after Marty Robbins, Loretta Lynn, Alabama and Garth Brooks.
People.com posted a video of Dierks' Sweet and Wild duet partner Sarah Buxton, where she doles out her druthers on country music men! From Keith Urban (he sang "Stupid Boy" penned by Buxton), to Dierks, to Joequin Phoenix, Sarah shares some sweet sentiments.
"The hottest guy in country music....totally adorable, really hard-working, and he loves his wife...I think that's really hot."
Watch the video to see what she says about our DB Congress president!
I know most of you can relate to the fact that my friends and family couldn't understand why I would fly via 2 planes (1 w/a propeller..I was freaking out...LOL) to Charlottesville, VA to witness 2 people who I have never met in person (1 from England and 1 from Virginia) get married. Nid and I met on the DB Congress thread of dierks.com about 8 months ago and we formed an instant friendship. When he asked me if I would attend his wedding, not only was I honored but I knew I wouldn't miss it for the world.
I arrived in Charlottesville at 11:00 p.m. Nid, David (DBC Rep, KY) & Carissa(Nid's "Best Woman", from Wyoming--they met through the Keith Urban fan club where he met Jenny, too!) came to pick me up! Now this was the first time I had met Nid or David in person and I was so excited. It felt like I'd known then forever.
We all had breakfast together Saturday morning and hung out while Jenny (Nid's soon to be bride) was getting her hair and make up done. The ceremony took place on the covered porch of Jenny's family home in the beautiful hills of Virginia on Valentines' Day - February 14, 2009.
Nid and Jenny--in typical Dierks-style, both wore black and their DB Bracelets! Dierks was invited but he was in Canada so obviously couldn't be there, but he was there in spirit! They wrote their own vows and I was having a heck of time taking pictures through teary-eyes. Jenny dubbed me official photographer and I was trying to make sure to get all the shots on her list. The highlight of the reception (at the Crozet Fire Department) had to be the three different cakes..the wedding cake, the groom's cake (a soccer ball) and a pretty little cake with the Eiffel Tower on it to bring back memories of Nid's very romantic proposal to Jenny. There were also pictures of Nid's two kids up on silver pedestals which I thought was such a sweet touch since they were not able to make it from England.
All of Jenny's family and friends are so nice. A lot of them came up to us and introduced themselves and then as soon as we said who we were they would say "Oh I've heard all about you." After dinner a little dancing started but Nid and Jenny didn't dance! Ok, so I'll let it slide since Nid is still nursing that broken leg. There was a lot of country playing...Keith & DIERKS!
Sunday, the first official day with Mr. & Mrs. Nid Collins, we again all went to breakfast together and then they opened a few of their presents. David gave them an awesome framed picture of Dierks that Dierks personalized to them for their wedding. That was a huge hit! We took pictures of me, Nid and David with the DB Congress Banner, in front of David's car with his DB FAN license plate, his DBC Cling and my DBC Car Decal! We headed out on our short DRT (Dierks Road Trip) to the airport. It was just David, Nid and myself. We were cranking Dierks and singing and it was just such a great moment. With Nid living in England he doesn't get the opportunity to do much DRTing, so we were loving it! I just want to mention too, that these two guys are perfect gentlemen--an English gentlemen and a Southern gentlemen. I swear I barely lifted a finger all weekend--opening doors, getting my drinks, taking my luggage...A girl could get used to that!! LOL. Thanks guys, you are the best! Hugs all around!
Now it was time for goodbyes..I hate goodbyes! It felt like leaving family. I was so sad to leave but I'm so glad I went. I am so happy for them and am so excited to have made a great new friend in Jenny! Now we just need to complete her conversion from Keith over to Dierks! I think she's almost there!
What an amazing weekend full of amazing friends. I will forever be grateful to Dierks for his music, for the person he is and the way he treats his fans, but mostly for the friendships I have been blessed with since joining the fan club and the DB Congress!
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