Dierks Bentley News

Led by multi-platinum entertainer Dierks Bentley, 2019's 3rd annual a?oeHeal The Music Daya?? raised over $400,000 for Music Health Alliance (MHA). Entirely funded through grants and individual and corporate donations, a?oeHeal The Music Daya?? highlights the music community's efforts to provide financial support for the non-profit's critical and life-saving free services.

Fresh off their win for 'Vocal Group of the Year' at the 2019 CMA Awards, country band Old Dominion takes fans 'behind the curtain' of their songwriting and recording process in a new exclusive short film available exclusively on Apple Music today.

The Country Music Association's critically acclaimed CMA Songwriters Series will return to Belfast in Northern Ireland, and London this March with performances at Panarts Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival Wednesday, March, 11 at The Empire Music Hall and Country to Country Festival, London on Thursday, March 12, at indigo at The O2.

It was a night that celebrated the best in Country Music through riveting performances, heartfelt speeches and poignant tributes at “The 53rd Annual CMA Awards.”

a?oeThe 53rd Annual CMA Awardsa?? has announced additional performers and presenters to its previously announced lineup. Joe Walsh joins Dierks Bentley alongside Sheryl Crow, Chris Janson and John Osborne for a special performance honoring Kris Kristofferson, the 2019 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue perform at Majestic Theatre (224 E. Houston St.) in San Antonio, TX on February 8, 2020, at 8PM. Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 15 at 11AM.

When Arkansas native Blane Howardwrote “Promise to Love Her” it was never meant to be anything more than a simple gift. A gift that Howard surprised his bride, Megan, with on the morning of their wedding. Penning the song was, for him, less about writing a song, and more about translating his love for his wife into something they could always share, and it is one that most people will surely relate with. The song has quickly become his biggest success to date with more than 40 million streams across digital platforms. Shortly after the song's release, at his fans' behest, Blane and some friends created a video for the song, which included actual footage from his own wedding. While the original video has garnered more than 7.5 million views online, it was time to freshen it up for broadcast television. Last week, the official music video, featuring his wife, premiered on CMT Music and CMT.com.

11-time No. 1 hit rising superstar Cole Swindell will bring his headlining Down To Earth Tour March 25, 2020 to Sioux Falls, SD. Joining Swindell on his Down To Earth Tour are special guests HARDY and Trea Landon. Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, November 15.

Thirty years ago, Clint Black released his multi-platinum debut album, Killin' Time, and helped shape the sound of Country music for generations to come. Now, the Country music icon has released his impressive 22nd album, Still Killin' Time, available today on all digital streaming services.

EMI Nashville's Brothers Osborne is set to perform during halftime of the Detroit Lions 80th Thanksgiving Day Classic on Thursday, November 28. The performance will be televised as part of FOX's coverage of the game starting at 12:30pm ET/9:30am PT.

Women in Country Music will unite for a historic, not-to-be-missed opening performance at a?oeThe 53rd Annual CMA Awards.a?? The groundbreaking number led by Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton will also feature Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Crystal Gayle, The Highwomen (comprised of Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris and Amanda Shires), Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, Tanya Tucker and Gretchen Wilson, each performing iconic Country songs for a monumental decades-spanning medley never before seen. 

The Country Music Association has revealed its 2019 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient—iconic Country Music star, Kris Kristofferson.

11-time No. 1 hit rising superstar Cole Swindell will launch his headlining Down To Earth Tour on March 5, 2020 in Toledo, OH. Joining Swindell on his Down To Earth Tour are special guests HARDY and Trea Landon. 

The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for the 2019 CMA Touring Awards, which highlight vital behind-the-scenes members of the touring industry. Final voting for the 2019 CMA Touring Awards opens Thursday, Nov. 7 and closes Wednesday, Nov. 20. This year's Touring Awards will take place Tuesday, Jan. 21 at Nashville's Marathon Music Works.

One of Country music's most celebrated and admired artists, Clint Black, released the first single and accompanying music video for “This Old House” today from his highly-anticipated album, Still Killin' Time. 

On November 1st, The Rev Theatre Company (formerly Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival/MGR Playhouse), headquartered in Auburn, N.Y., will begin accepting submissions for new musicals in all stages of development to be considered for the 2020 season of The PiTCH

Country artist Lenny Martelli hailing from Philadelphia and most recently Nashville has released his long awaited EP “Just A Thought” on October 18, 2019. The EP is available on all digital streaming and download retailers ie; iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google. 

Immediately following this week's “Heal The Music Day,” led by Dierks Bentley, Music Health Alliance's (MHA) 9-member team is readying for individual and group benefit health insurance open enrollment, providing FREE healthcare assistance to the nationwide music community. In 2018 alone, MHA saw a 40% increase in clients served during insurance and Medicare open enrollment, totaling 3,100 members of the music community and more than $7.6 Million in insurance premiums and out-of-pocket cost savings. Expectations for 2020's enrollment period exceed the prior year.

Award Winning Country Artist, Dani-Elle Kleha, announces her new partnership with the Ronald McDonald House of Scranton as she kicks off the new season of her Positive Youth Tour in Pennsylvania with a performance at West Scranton High School in Scranton, PA on October 15 in celebration with “Ronald McDonald House Day.” Support the mission of the Ronald McDonald House with hashtag #ShowYourStripes on social media. 

Country music legend Dolly Parton is returning to NBC and will perform at one of the most iconic stages in the world when a?oeDolly Parton: 50 Years at the Grand Ole Oprya?? airs Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 9-11 p.m. ET/PT.