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March 3
Name:Dierks Bentley
AKA:"Come On, That's Not
ReallyHis Name, Is It?"
Genre:Hair country
Best Known Song(s):"What Was I Thinkin'," "Every Mile a Memory," "Loréal: You're Worth It"
Key Demographic:Romance-novel enthusiasts, guys who buy Harleys to overcome the burden of names less manly-sounding than "Dierks."
Previous HLSR Appearances:2004, 2007, 2008
Houston Connections, If Any:He may have driven through here on his way from Arizona to Nashville.
If You Like This, Chances Are You'll Like: Dick Lugar, Magnus ver Magnusson, Max Power Odds of Wearing a Hat: Because He/She's Bald? Please. Bentley's tangled mane is reminiscent of a young Leif Garrett crossed with mid-70s Roger Daltrey. It's gold, baby. Odds of Onstage Injury: Slim, unless someone makes the mistake of leaving a full-length mirror lying around. Seriously, Is That His Real Name? Yes