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6 Interesting Facts You Need to Know about Dierks Bentley

Dierks Bentley Facts
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  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

We all know him as one of the prominent stars in the country music industry. But there are actually some facts about Dierks Bentley not many may have heard of. If you’re one of his listeners or avid fans interested in the renowned country singer, you may want to check out some things about him here.

1. He Plays Other Musical Instruments Besides the Guitar.

We often see him playing guitar as he performs his songs. But little did we know that he plays two other instruments too, like the banjo and fiddle. While he didn’t reveal how good he is at playing those instruments in his interviews, we all can say that he is indeed a very talented musician.

2. He Can Pilot Planes.

With his successful career in the music industry, Dierks Bentley might now own several cars, trucks, motorcycles, and even a boat. He knows how to drive all of these vehicles. But did you know that Dierks Bentley has his own plane too? Yes, you heard that right! And to make things more interesting, he has a private pilot’s license to fly this sweet vehicle whenever he wants to.

3. Before His Success, His Job Was for a Country Music TV Network

Dierks Bentley’s first job in the industry was formerly known as The Nashville Network. As an aspiring country music singer, his first job here is to research country music performances from old videos. This is a fascinating start for a successful music artist of today.

4. He Married His High School Sweetheart

Dierks Bentley and his high school sweetheart, Cassidy Black, were married on December 17, 2005. Bentley first met his wife in their 8th-grade middle school days in Phoenix, Arizona. And today, they live in Nashville with their three children.

5. He Had a Very Successful Start

His first single from his debut album, “What Was I Thinkin,” is the first of the many Dierks Bentley Songs that reached the top spot in the country charts. With this success, he managed to create more iconic songs that we sing up to this day.

6. Dierks Is Not His Real First Name

Maybe we used to call him Dierks, but not many people know that Dierks is not his first name — it’s actually his middle name. He was born Frederick Dierks Bentley, but instead of addressing him by his first name, some of his closest people opt to call him by his second name.

And those are some of the interesting facts about Dierks Brentley that not many may know about. We hope that these facts can help you know him better as a person, relative to his art of making great country music for all of his listeners. 

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