CMT — Chances are, if you are into Dierks Bentley, then you will dig his upcoming bluegrass and roots music album no matter what. But do not let the word "bluegrass" make you think this project is at all old-timey. If anything, Bentley's take on acoustic m... more info

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The 9513 Country Music — Belmont University plans to honor Vince Gill on April 24 with its E. Mulloy Award of Excellence, which basically means he’s a pretty excellent dude. Dierks Bentley previewed tracks from his new, guest-heavy bluegrass album on Tuesday afternoon, CMT... more info

Detroit Free Press — A pair of Grammy winners and a hometown star will top the bill at this year's WYCD Hoedown. more info

Detroit Free Press — Hart Plaza Amphitheatre Stage 4:10 p.m. The McClymonts 5 Jaron & the Long Road to Love 6:05 Lee Brice 7:15 Justin Moore 8:30 Randy Houser 10:05 Dierks Bentley more info

The 9513 Country Music — Today only, Esquire is providing a free download of Dierks Bentley’s “Somewhere In Mississippi,” a song he recorded exclusively for the magazine as part of a songwriting challenge. It’s just a matter of time, according to Tim McGraw, until he... more info

Detroit Free Press — RIVER STAGE • 2:15 p.m. Josey Greenwell • 3 p.m. Bill Bynum • 4 p.m. Crystal Gage • 5 p.m. John Maison • 6 p.m. Mark Richardson • 7 p.m. Hunter Brucks LOWER STAGE 2 p.m. Ashley Allyson 2:40 p.m. TJ Kelly 3:20 p.m. Devin Scilllian ... more info

Detroit Free Press — A pair of Grammy winners and a hometown star will top the bill at this year's WYCD Hoedown. Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown Band and Uncle Kracker are headliners for the 28th installment of the free country fest, scheduled for Hart Plaza May 14-16. more info

CMT — Right here and right now, you can watch a great clip of Dierks Bentley singing at the Shack-Up in Clarksdale, Miss., on Esquire's Web site. It was all part of this musical gathering and fashion shoot with the brilliant photographer Danny Clinch. (He ... more info

Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) Country crooner Dierks Bentley [ tickets ] will introduce his audience to his forthcoming bluegrass and acoustic-roots album with a month-long round of intimate club shows and festival performances. more info