The American performer of country music, the winner of several awards in the field of country music (CMA Awards, CMT Music Awards, ACM Awards), the 10-fold nominee on the Grammy award, Frederick Dierks Bentley was born on November 20, 1975 in Phoenix (the State of Arizona, the USA). After one year of training at Vermont University, he was transferred to University of Vanderbilt (Nashville) which he ended in 1997. Today Dirks Bentley is one of the most famous performers in the direction which musical critics estimate and fans adore.
About Dierks Bentley
Biography
Dirks Bentley was born on November 20, 1975 in the Phoenix, Arizona. The love to country music was transferred from his father — they listened to classics of country, such as George Straight and Hank Williams together. At 13, he took the guitar and understood that music is the greatest pleasure for him. At 19, Dirks Bentley moved to the city of Nashville, Tennessee and once plunged into the local musical environment, having begun to perform at local bars. Bentley came across the club where bluegrass from around the world was performed. This direction has captivated Dirks, and he spent plenty of time studying all the subtleties of this style, and he also listened to the classics of bluegrass. As a result, Bentley has achieved extraordinary mixed bluegrass and country that even the most experienced judges appreciated.
New Achievements
In 2003, Dirks Bentley signed the contract with Capitol Records studio in Nashville and issued the first single “What Was I Thinkin” and the album with the same name. And here comes the long-awaited glory. The album made great success and was sold out in big circulation. And Bentley was not satisfied with what has already been achieved. He writes much and issues a new album.