BentleyGirl2 Represents DB Congress Well in Missoula

BentleyGirl2, aka Lara Hatch, was "super excited" about getting her DB Congress T-shirt . "Just wanted to let you know that I received my shirt and it's just as awesome as I thought it would be. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"  

When the Montana DB Congress rep wore her new Dierks Bentley Congress (fan club) shirt to the Missoula show last Thursday at the University of Montana, she had no clue it would land her an interview.

"I just wanted to inform you that there is an awesome article about our president, Dierks Bentley, at Missoula up on their web site . It mentions how awesome he was (oh and a little about me sporting my DB Congress T-shirt!)"

She was being a little modest, because the article did a little more than mention her:

"Lara Hatch proudly sported a “DB Congress” shirt to the concert. Hatch holds the title as the first Montana “representative” in Bentley’s official fanclub – the “DB Congress” – and was one of a few lucky fans who got to meet Bentley backstage Thursday night.
She wasn’t sure what she’d ask him – “This is a fly by the seat of your pants thing,” she said – but she did have a poster for him to sign. When Hatch met Bentley before his last concert in Missoula, he told her he had hiked the “M” in flip-flops and looked around the Montana Harley-Davidson shop."

"The highlight for me," Lara admitted, "was the fact that I haven't seen Dierks in a meet and greet since 2008 and he actually remembered who I was and said he was glad to see me!  It was an awesome concert and the crowd even gave him a standing ovation!  I'm just happy to share ( as well as other fan club members) the love we share for our president Dierks."

Thanks for sharing, Lara! You represented DB and the DBC well in Montana!

DBTV - Episode 33: Dierks Mountain Biking in Montana

Iraq War Veteran Comes a Little Closer to His Wife

DB performs at Rimrock Auto Arena in MT

Dierks' shows hold special meaning for so many fans, but for a couple in Montana, one particular DB song created a night they won't soon forget.

During his second tour in Iraq, there was only one thing that got Ryan Smith through the loneliness of being away from his wife and son- music.

"It's the only thing that got me through a lot of long, long nights" Smith, 32, said.

On Saturday night, Smith and his wife, Heather, 31, were able to listen to the artist he listened to most- Dierks Bentley- in the flesh at Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark.  Bentley is one of the headliners for MontanaFair.

His song, "Come a Little Closer" is also the Smith's song.  After coming home last year, the Smith's have been looking forward to dancing to it together, and not they could do it live.

"If it wasn't for my wife and son, I'd be over there right now," Smith said.  "I was born a soldier. But I got through with all my arms and legs and toes, which is good because we'll be dancing."

About 6,600 other fans also danced at that show.  To read the full review, Click Here.

It's true that Dierks may not know the impact he can have on a fan's life from up on stage, but it's nice for us as fans to hear a great story about how DB music can help someone through even the toughest of times.

Thank you, Ryan Smith, for your service.  And thank you, Dierks Bentley, for bringing us all together!

~Amy
DB Congress Rep
Delaware

DBTV - Episode 30: Steve's White Water Rafting Birthday

Before the show that night, Dierks Bentley is sporting a "He's No Guitar Player" T-Shirt and white cowboy hat (huh?) when he takes his 'Team Dude' road crew for a wild ride down the river in Superior, Montana.  All this in honor of Steve Misamore's birthday!

"Dierks and the guys celebrate Steve's birthday by taking on the white water rapids of Montana in this week's all new DBTV, episode 30."

Yee Haw!

DBC Members of the Week - BentleyGirl2 (Lara) & mittensgizmo101 (Carrie)

Dierks.com UserName: BentleyGirl2
Location: Darby, Montana

Fav DB song? tie: Sweet and Wild or Rhapsody exclusive "Take Me Down "
Fav DB album? Feel That Fire
Fav DB music video? Trying To Stop Your Leavin'

How long have you been a fan of Dierks Bentley? Since I was sitting in my brother's truck when I heard "Lot Of Leavin' Left To Do".

What led you to be a fan? He is a very down to earth kind of guy and I love his music! Anyone who can write, record and produce music like that has definite talent!

"I e-mail and use all of the major social networks to promote. I also make DB stickers and I am thinking about making jewelry too! I'm a rabid Dierks fan. Ever since that first song - I was hooked! We have a few common interests - a modern day drifter like myself who digs Harley Motorcycles, mix breed dogs, and having a good ole time! He reaches out to his fans both as a performer and as someone you would want as a neighbor to invite to bbq's! "

Dierks.com UserName: mittensgizmo101

Location: Charleston, South Carolina

Fav DB song? Settle For A Slowdown
Fav DB album? Long Trip Home
Fav DB music video? Sideways

"I have been a fan of his for a while now and was ecstatic to get tickets to see him and Darius Rucker live here in Charleston, SC. I have always heard how wonderful his concerts were and it was 10 times more than I ever expected it to be! I am now a HUGE fan of his and addicted to his music. I plan to do whatever I can to support and promote Dierks' music!

I promote Dierks by sharing his videos on YouTube, Twittering about his music and his live show, and posting quotes from his songs on FaceBook. I plan to do a lot more work in the future. I am a huge fan of Dierks and country music in general. I feel honored to be a part of Dierks Bentley's Congress and represent SC to help promote his music throughout my state and the world. He is an amazing artist and person and I will always be a loyal fan of Dierks. Dierks makes me proud to be his fan and to love country music, a genre with wonderful people and fans always giving back to the community and supporting each other through it all."

Thanks girls and Welcome!

Also, Welcome more DBC members!:
pgbrochet from Delaware
cntrynurse from Ohio
J3alz from Illinois
edwin from Virginia
Ashley_1184 from Illinois
chris010 from Georgia


Keep up the great work DBC and keep CALLing your radio stations to request "I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes"!

-Amanda Morris(DBC Sec/MS Rep)