Dierks Bentley Poses as a Pilot at 2014 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet

Riser Airlines Captain Holden "Mike" Johnson (aka Dierks Bentley) made his first appearance on the 2014 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet Wednesday night.  CMT's Katie Cook interview with him went like this:

"I just met a pilot on the red carpet, it's so interesting, I believe you're with Riser Air?"

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"I am! I'm the senior captain of Riser Airlines, you might have seen me in the Kirk, spirk, dirk, Dierks Bentley video, I was the pilot on that plane and he invited me to come out here... this is my first time..."

"Has anyone ever told you, you kind of look a little bit like him?"

"We DO look alike, I'm bigger stronger, smarter, sexier, but..."

"I see you're not actually on a plane but you're working on the drunk part."

"*holding up his red riser solo cup...The good thing about being a pilot on Riser Air is we actually serve the captain before we serve the customers so we skirt a lot of FFA rules and regulations but it's a fun airline to fly for..."

"OK you're performing tonight can I make a guess it's gonna be Drunk On A Plane?"

"Yeah I might come and check out his performance, uh, big song tonight, drunk on a plane, I was honored to be on the video, be part of that video, I think it's gonna be a lot of fun tonight a lot of my flight attendants are actually in the video, tonight you'll see the attire that we wear on Riser Air, it's not regulation, FFA frowns on the attire..."

"Wow you are not breaking character!"

"It looks good...this mustache is about to break off...if I smile too much."

"Ok...and the Oscar goes to...I love you..have fun tonight."

"Captain Johnson, Holden Mike Johnson..."



Before the show, Dierks tweeted this animated promo via Vine:





A little later, Dierks asked his congress for help with bass player Cassady Feasby's attire:

"hey @dbcongress ...what should @drfeasby wear tonight...? looks like he robbed a thrift store. 

In the end, the whole band ended up wearing black and leather to perform "Drunk On A Plane."

We love ya, Dierks, but the stewardesses were 'pouring coke and ...kinda "cheesy." But you and the guys sounded great! Just wish we could have seen more of you and less of the dancers.

Click here to watch the performance.


Well, at least wife Cassidy was still smiling. Maybe it was the pilot uniform.

Up for Performance of the Year for his CMT Crossroads collaboration with OneRepublic (Counting Stars), Dierks didn't win, instead it was awarded to his buddy Luke Bryan.  You're still our Performer of the Year, actually Lifetime!

*EDIT: We forgot to mention that Dierks has his pilot's license (and his own plane) so he is a pilot in real life, not just on red carpets!

Can You Say, "I Got Drunk On A Plane With Dierks Bentley," In One Photo?

Calling all creative Dierks fans!

Dierks is taking the mile-high party viral today with the release of a “Drunk On A Plane” interactive photo booth, where fans can upload their own picture and customize it with aviation and party themed stickers.

To join the party visit www.dierks.com/drunkonaplane, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dierksbentley and through Urturn in the AppStore.

Share your DOAP photo! Each week, Dierks will choose two photos to feature on Twitter and Facebook.

“Nashville’s Freshest, Funniest Party Song” (Star Tribune) is the second single off Bentley’s No. one album RISER and follows its chart-topping lead single “I Hold On.” Fans can catch Bentley out on his headlining 2104 RISER tour beginning May 9 in Charlotte, NC.

You've done a great job campaigning for "Drunk On A Plane," so far congress!   Through your efforts, the single is already up to #45 on Billboard this week!  Stay tuned for Carrie's full Chart update soon!

 Keep requesting through your favorite radio stations and DJs!

"Drunk On A Plane" is Dierks' New Single!

DIERKS BENTLEY GOES FOR MILE HIGH FLIGHT ATTENTION WITH NEW SINGLE 

“DRUNK ON A PLANE” LANDING AT RADIO TODAY

“Nashville’s Freshest, Funniest Party Song” Is Second Release From Bentley's No. One Album RISER

Award winning singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley ascends to 40,000 feet with the release of his new single “Drunk On A Plane,” available at country radio now.  Written by Josh Kear, Chris Tompkins and Bentley, the track is country music storytelling at its best as the narrator is left standing alone at the alter but finds the strength to forge ahead on a hilarious solo trip to Cancun.

"I have never been jilted at the altar, but I have had a marriage proposal rejected….all you can do is pray there's a good return policy for the ring, get drunk and carry on," laughed Bentley.  "Whether I have the band with me on stage or it’s just me and my guitar, the fans love this song, and they catch on to the choruses immediately.  It’s a fun song, but when you really listen, there’s also an underlying lonesomeness which is what makes it different that a lot of the other uptempo songs I’ve put out.”

“In the middle of his new album ‘Riser’ comes Nashville’s freshest, funniest party song of the past two years. His fiancé bailed and he had two weeks of vacation and nonrefundable tickets for the honeymoon, so he’s getting mile-high drunk en route to Cancun.”  – Star Tribune

"Catchiest chorus Nashville has heard in a while." – Billboard

“He’s released his share of party-friendly hits, and his new album Riser does feature a song called ‘Drunk on a Plane.’ But Bentley has always been more nuanced and reflective than his fellow country bros, and Riser’s best moments are heartfelt and personal. Even ‘Drunk on a Plane’ is full of regret…” - Las Vegas Weekly



“Bentley’s often shown a sly sense of humor, and it surfaces on the entertaining ‘Drunk on a Plane,’ which manages to turn a poignant portrait of heartbreak into a party song.”  – Associated Press

Country Weekly is giving fans a behind the scenes look at the making of “Drunk On A Plane” from the studio and on the road. To watch, click here.

“Drunk On A Plane” is the second single off Bentley’s No. one album RISER on Capitol Records Nashville, which has already seen its lead single “I Hold On” top the country radio charts, marking Bentley’s 11th career No. one as both an artist and songwriter. Next month, Bentley will kick off his headlining 2014 RISER TOUR on May 9 in Charlotte, NC.

For more information on new music and upcoming tour dates, visit www.dierks.com.

There were plenty of signs DOAP would be the next single.  Radio has been playing it for weeks.  And Dierks sent out a "Riser Air" kit for press flying in to Vegas for the ACM Awards festivities, complete with Mardi Gras beads, a Visa card for drinks to "fill up both our trays" and Advil:

Start requesting, congress!  It already debuted on the Billboard chart at #60 and just landed at radio today!