Dierks Bentley

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FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2016 file photo, Dierks Bentley poses for a photo at the 10th Annual ACM Honors at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The Academy of Country Music Awards will unite the democrats and republicans, according to the show’s host, and part-time comedian, Luke Bryan. "Coming to an election near you. Is politics your next career?” chimed in fellow country singer Dierks Bentley, who will co-host the show with Bryan on Sunday, April 2, 2017.(Photo by Sanford Myers/Invision/AP)

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Dierks Bentley's "Riser" was written, in part, with Mr. Bentley's father in mind. Leon Bentley, who died in 2012, was a major country music fan whose influence guided his son in many ways, including toward all things country. Mr. Bentley performs at Jiffy Lube Live on Friday. (Associated Press)

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Dierks Bentley brings his high-energy show to Royal Farms Arena (formerly Baltimore Arena) on Nov. 11.

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FILE - This Sept. 10, 2013 file photo shows country singer Dierks Bentley speaking at the ACM Honors at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. Bentley has released a new album, "Riser." (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP, File)

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FILE - This July 24, 2013 file photo shows country music artist Dierks Bentley performing in concert at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington, Del. Bentley has released a new album, "Riser." (Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP, File)

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Dierks Bentley takes another artistic gamble by delving into love of family and the darker side of life on his seventh major-label studio album, "Riser." His off-center introspectiveness, however, is lightened up with the goofy country party song "Back Porch" as well as "Drunk on a Plane." (Invision via associated press)