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When an artist covers a song that’s already popular, they always run the risk of facing criticism. But in these 10 cases, country artists were able to take successful songs from other genres and make them their own. Whether it’s the massive success Luke Combs achieved covering Tracy Chapman‘s 1980s hit “Fast Car” or the emotional story behind Johnny Cash making an unlikely track from industrial rock superstars Nine Inch Nails his swan song, all of these artists gave some already massive hits a whole new look in country music. Cover songs can sometimes breathe new life into a song that has long...
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Country music artists have experienced some hard falls while on stage — it just comes with the territory. If you’ve ever been to a concert, you’ve seen all of the obstacles that are just waiting to trip someone up. On stage monitors, lights, musical equipment, wires and cords everywhere. Not to mention all of the fun stuff that is added in to make the show colorful, vibrant and visually appealing. After all, what’s a show without some alluring set design? Even after all of the rehearsals and walk throughs and tape that is put down to create boundaries, accidents still happen. And — thanks to t...
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When an artist covers a song that’s already popular, they always run the risk of facing criticism. But in these 10 cases, country artists were able to take successful songs from other genres and make them their own. Whether it’s the massive success Luke Combs achieved covering Tracy Chapman‘s 1980s hit “Fast Car” or the emotional story behind Johnny Cash making an unlikely track from industrial rock superstars Nine Inch Nails his swan song, all of these artists gave some already massive hits a whole new look in country music. Cover songs can sometimes breathe new life into a song that has long...
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Subscribe to Taste of Country on Youtube Dierks Bentley had just released the song that would launch him into overnight stardom when he made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry on April 18, 2003. Bentley performed his debut single, “What Was I Thinkin’,’ during his first-ever performance on the hallowed stage of the country music institution. According to the Opry’s website, the song was actually inspired by a girl Bentley had met backstage at the Opry long before he was signed to a label deal. He was working a day job at the Nashville Network, which was located on the grounds of Opryland where th...
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Subscribe to Taste of Country on Youtube Dierks Bentley had just released the song that would launch him into overnight stardom when he made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry on April 18, 2003. Bentley performed his debut single, “What Was I Thinkin’,’ during his first-ever performance on the hallowed stage of the country music institution. According to the Opry’s website, the song was actually inspired by a girl Bentley had met backstage at the Opry long before he was signed to a label deal. He was working a day job at the Nashville Network, which was located on the grounds of Opryland where th...
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Dierks Bentley has released a music video for his cover of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ “American Girl,” which sees him playing Petty’s own Rickenbacker guitar. “Holding an instrument that carries so much musical history and significance was surreal, you could almost feel the stories resonate from it as I played it,” Bentley says in a press release. “Tom Petty’s lyrics and delivery were a huge part of what made his music so impactful.” You can watch the music video below. READ MORE:Underrated Tom Petty: The Most Overlooked Song From Each Album Bentley’s cover is part of an upcoming tribute...
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To most, Dierks Bentley is known for his music, including more than a dozen hit songs. But he also has a side hustle: Driving instructor. During a recent visit to the Taste of Country Nightsstudio, the 48-year-old father of three detailed the hilarious journey he’s been on lately teaching one of his daughters to drive. Evie is 15 this year. The “Gold” singer indicates it’s not going as well as he would like. “I would like someone to go on Shark Tank and invent some sort of, like, temporary brake you can establish on the right side of the car,” Bentley says. “Or like those old airplanes, the yo...
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Dierks Bentley has been a huge force in country music for more than two decades. One thing about Bentley, he is one of the humblest, kindest and most self-aware people that there is. During my latest interview with Bentley, on Taste of Country Nights On Demand, he shared a great story about Taylor Swift. “You know, I’ve known Taylor a long time,” Bentley said. “I think I met her, she was 12 or 13 and just moved to town.” Once the wheels started turning in Bentley’s head, he lit up and said, “Here’s a funny story. I had just finished a tour and I was at my house on Sunday night, just off the ro...
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Dierks Bentley‘s version of the classic Tom Petty song “American Girl” just dropped. It’s part of a larger Tom Petty country tribute album called Petty Country, which is slated to arrive later this year. Petty Country album promises to be filled with icons and legends. Taste of Country Nights sat down with the “Gold” hitmaker this week to talk about his cover and the full project, as well as Petty’s country music legacy. Don’t go to Bentley for any insight on what the rest of the Petty Country album will sound like — he has only heard his contribution — but he jokes that his song must have bee...
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It might be easier to list the country stars who aren’t a part of Petty Country, country music’s celebration of rocker Tom Petty. The album will feature more than two dozen country artists honoring Petty, like Chris Stapleton and George Strait. You’ll find covers from Thomas Rhett, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Wynonna Judd with Lainey Wilson and more, as well. Petty Country will be released later this year on BMLG.Dierks Bentley‘s bluegrass-inspired cover of “American Girl” is the lead single from the album.Petty died at age 66 after an accidental overdose of prescribed medicines on Oct. 2, 20...
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