DIERKS BENTLEY WRAPS “ELECTRIFYING” 2024 GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR, LEAVING FANS “WISHING IT WASN’T OVER”

Hailed as one of "The Best Touring Shows This Year," Bentley Delivers a Larger-Than-Life Production and "Intentional Fan Engagement" Coast to Coast

Nashville, TN - September 23, 2024 - This past weekend, multi-Platinum artist Dierks Bentley wrapped up his 2024 GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR, presented by Jersey Mike's, in Milwaukee, WI. Since hitting the road in June, the "showman" (Arkansas Democrat Gazette) has played over 30 shows across the US, including an iconic night at Red Rocks and "an epic country music celebration" (Tennessean) at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena earlier this month. Praised for crafting a concert experience that "blends hits, a genuine onstage ebullience that easily outpaces many of today's newcomers, and intentional audience engagement" (Billboard), Bentley brought along Lee Brice or Chase Rice as direct support, as well as a variety of special guests including Zach Top, Graham Barham, Tyler Braden, Kaitlin Butts, Mae Estes, Ella Langley, Randy Rogers Band, Tanner Usrey and Bella White for the tour.

Throughout the summer, Bentley captivated fans with diverse setlists that span his impressive two-decade career. From his debut single "What Was I Thinkin'" to standout tracks from his GRAVEL & GOLD album like "Gold" and "Something Real," Bentley was consistently "enthralling fans with hit after hit" (Music Row). He also treated fans to covers of fellow country and bluegrass greats, including his current Top 25 reimagination of Tom Petty's classic "American Girl." The "electrifying" (Whiskey Riff) tour's larger-than-life production touches were designed to compliment the band's skilled musicianship, including a massive LED wall with sparkling projections. And to fans' delight, the Hot Country Knights crashed the stage each night, encouraging fans to sing along as they performed favorites like "Friends in Low Places" and "Man! I Feel Like A Woman."

"[Dierks'] ability to engage the crowd as if they're longtime friends [is] a priceless, hard-earned talent from dedicated decades on the road." - American Songwriter

"Dierks Bentley's charisma is off the charts. There were plenty of people singing along to Dierk's songs…a perfect mix of country and rock 'n' roll." - Aspen Daily News

"Electric… a prime example of why country is currently ruling the roost." - Nippertown

"Dierks Bentley cooks with gas and cements his legacy." - Boston.com

"With a career spanning over 20 years, Bentley continues to deliver stellar live performances and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon." - Country Now

"There is one thing you can count on, Dierks Bentley always delivers an entertaining show that keeps you until the last moment wishing it wasn't over. Not only does he appear to be having the time of his life on stage, the band seems to be having just as much fun while delivering one of the best touring shows this year." - Williamson County Source

Having consistently climbed to the top of country music charts for 20 years, Capitol Records Nashville artist Dierks Bentley remains an outlier in both altitude and attitude. More than a hit-making singer/songwriter, he has become the standard bearer for roots music in the mainstream and a multi-Platinum superstar, standing at the intersection of mainstream country and bluegrass with an arena live show. Beginning with his debut single and instant-classic hit "What Was I Thinkin'" in 2003, Bentley's unique sonic influence and warm vocal rasp have paved the way for the perennial hitmaker, known first and foremost for creative integrity. His career has produced eight Number One albums, 22 No. One songs, eight billion global streams and three CMA Awards-plus 15 GRAMMY® nominations and membership in the historic Grand Ole Opry. Beyond that, millions of fans have connected to his songs - mostly self-penned - featuring equal parts energy, emotion and epiphany, and tastemakers around the nation continue to hail Bentley as one of country's most authentic entertainers. Following the release of his 10th studio album Gravel & Gold in 2023, Bentley's headlining Gravel & Gold Tour has shown why, matching fan-favorite hits like "Drunk On a Plane," "I Hold On," "Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)" and more with top-flight musicianship and boundless energy in the nation's most iconic settings. He also has created professional endeavors outside of music with his Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection Desert Son and his four "Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row" locations. Most recently, he launched ROW 94, a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey crafted with only "three ingredients and the truth" at Kentucky's Green River Distilling Co. For more information, visit https://dierks.com/.