“Different For Girls” highlights the contrasting ways men and women deal with heartache. Elle King Written by Shane McAnally and J.
The fact that he still drives the pickup truck they drove to town proves just how autobiographical this track is.Ĥ. The idea for the song came to him while reminiscing about all the good times with his dad, including the road trip they took from Phoenix to Nashville when he was just 19 years old. He wrote it while visiting his home state of Arizona after his father’s death. “I Hold On” Written by Dierks Bentley and Brett James from Riser (2014)Ī tribute to his late father, Leon, “I Hold On,” is a song that is very personal to the country superstar. “I get so caught up in the music, and she helps steer me through all the work and being out on the road, and just helping me be the man that I am.”ĥ.
“I feel more grateful for her every year that goes along,” he told The Boot. Bentley was open about his wife being a major influence for the song. Inspired by the strong relationships the co-writers have with their wives, “Woman, Amen” was the first single from Bentley’s thought-provoking album, The Mountain. “Woman, Amen” Written by Dierks Bentley, Josh Kear and Ross Copperman from The Mountain (2018) When he asked Brothers Osborne to join him in the studio, they didn’t hesitate to say yes, responding to the singer’s text message within two minutes.Ħ. Bentley didn’t have a hand in writing the toe-tapping tune, but he connected with its message immediately. With its mix of country, rock and bluegrass “Burning Man,” Bentley’s collaboration with award-winning duo Brothers Osborne, embodies everything that fans have grown to love about the singer’s music. Brothers Osborne Written by Bobby Pinson and Luke Dick from The Mountain (2018) “Home” Written by Dierks Bentley, Dan Wilson and Brett Beavers from Home (2012)Ĭountry music fans love a good patriotic anthem and Bentley gave them just that with “Home.” Bringing a sense of unity to the listener, the song acknowledges the hardships we face as a nation and leaves fans with a glimmer of hope that better days are on the horizon.ħ. 21), it proved that Bentley’s talents could stretch beyond mainstream country.Ĩ. While it may not have been Bentley’s biggest chart success (it peaked at No. The lead single and title track off Bentley’s 2010 bluegrass album, “Up on the Ridge” finds the narrator encouraging his girl to ditch the city for a night in the country. “Up on the Ridge” Written by Dierks Bentley and Angelo Petraglia from Up on the Ridge (2010) It’s a fun track that is easy to sing along with.ĩ. Serving as a warning to his potential love interests, “Lot of Leavin’ Left to Do” lists the reasons why falling in love with the narrator is a bad idea. This upbeat number was released long before Bentley was a married father of three. “Lot of Leavin’ Left to Do” Written by Dierks Bentley, Deric Ruttan and Brett Beavers from Modern Day Drifter (2005)
Here, we take a look back at Dierks Bentley‘s catalog to rank his 10 best songs.ġ0. Always finding a way to set himself apart, Bentley has proven to be one of the genre’s most consistent artists for over 16 years. Racking in nominations from the ACMs, CMAs, Billboard Music Awards, and GRAMMYs, Bentley’s music has been celebrated time and time again. With hits ranging from the introspective “Every Mile A Memory,” to the sultry “Come A Little Closer,” to the rambunctious “Drunk On A Plane,” the superstar has one of the most diverse catalogs in modern country music. He even tipped his hat to his bluegrass influences with “Up On The Ridge” in 2010. Did your favorite Dierks Bentley tracks make the cut?ĭierks Bentley has built a solid career on writing and recording great songs.
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