Dierks Bentley Shares Some Reimagined Gems On ‘The Sessions’

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Dierks Bentley is releasing a new four-song live collection, The Sessions, offering a snapshot of his live show and ability to blend top notch musicianship with fresh collaborations and classic country storytelling.

On the new mini-project, Bentley is joined by Jordan Davis for the reckless chart-topper “What Was I Thinkin,’” which is followed by a pedal-steel heavy cover of Keith Whitley’s “I’m No Stranger to the Rain,” adding a raw, lived-in dimension to the country classic. “Heartbreak Drinking Tour” vividly demonstrates Bentley’s capacity for telling stories, while “Get Down On Your Knees and Pray” (Live) featuring rising country duo The Band Loula in a stirring, harmony-laden take on the Bill Monroe classic recorded live on his “Broken Branches Tour” this summer.

Released by MCA in June, Bentley’s 11th studio album Broken Branches is rooted in honesty, embracing the outliers and underdogs with songs about resilience, change and connection. The 11-track collection features a cross-generational lineup of collaborators including John Anderson, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert and Stephen Wilson Jr.

Bentley also launched the Broken Branches Fund this summer, a multi-year initiative in partnership with Music Health Alliance to provide mental health support for the music industry’s creative and touring professionals.

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