Date: March 3
Name: Dierks Bentley
AKA: “Come On, That’s Not Really His 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: < 10%
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
This article appears in Feb 25 – Mar 3, 2010.
