Story Behind Up On The Ridge Video

The story behind Dierks Bentley's Up On The Ridge video from theboot.com:

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Dierks Bentley performs in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on Aug. 6, 2010.
Photo Credit: Chip Duden

TOP 30 FOR "RIDGE"

Last week, in an interview given to The 9513, Dierks had this to say about a Top 40 song coming from his new CD, "Up on the Ridge" due out June 8th:

"The feedback’s been great, and it means a lot to me, but having a Top 40 hit on this record means more to me than ever before. This record wasn’t made with that in mind. It was made just to be an album in its entirety."

So, based on that, I wonder how he felt upon learning that "Up on the Ridge," the debut single, cracked the Top 30 this week on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, coming in at #29 in its 6th week! It moved 8 spots on the chart this week, and picked up 1.2 million in audience! Mediabase is roughly a week behind Billboard, and in its 5th week on there, it's #37. However, as of today, it's already moved to #32, and should easily crack the Top 30 on Mediabase by the next chart run on Sunday -- which is excellent news for those of you who've yet to hear it on your local country stations. Top 30 is the goal, not only for countdowns/syndicated airplay, but because most Country radio formats are now Top 30 as well.

The reaction to this song has been extremely positive. It's refreshing to hear something different on country radio, and I think people are responding to that. And, just for kicks, I decided to go back and see where "I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes" was in its 6th week, and wouldn't you know ... it was #29. So let's get Dierks the #1 he should have gotten with IWMYCYE -- and the one that could mean the most to him!

Also, the video for UOTR is up for voting on GAC's countdown! Head over to GAC every day to cast your vote -- let's crash their countdown next week!

~ Carrie (DBC Rep/Chart Reporter ~ NC)

STILL CLIMBING "UP"

This week, Dierks Bentley's "Up on the Ridge" moves up 3 more spots to #37 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart. On Billboard's small-market chart, Indicator, it's already up to #25! Over on Mediabase, it's slowly inching upward, to #39 this week. However, on Mediabase's small-market chart (Activator), it's already up to #30. Clearly, the smaller markets are loving the song! Hopefully the small-market success will prove to be foreshadowing for how it does on the major markets, too.

The good news is, it seems to be gaining traction over the past few days. It's been getting syndicated plays on Whitney Allen's show and Cody Allen's CMT Countdown, and hopefully in the next two weeks it will be on the countdowns as well.

Does your local radio station have a daily countdown that listeners can vote on? Local countdowns are a GREAT way to garner extra spins with higher audiences. (And the Congress is more than happy to help you vote, too!) Otherwise, keep up the good work texting, emailing, calling, and tweeting your local DJs! Let them know how much you love hearing this great, 'different' song on the radio (and be sure to thank them when they do play it)!

PS. The video for "Up on the Ridge" went to CMT and GAC this week. Let's get ready to get the awesome video on the countdowns there, too!

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

UP ON THE RIDGE MUSIC VIDEO IS READY!

Dierks Bentley's new music video for Up On The Ridge is ready! Thanks to The Boot for the premier! Be sure to leave comments below. Is it what you expected? What specifically was interesting to you? Get ready to start voting on GAC and CMT!