My dad and grandpa were in the army and as a country singer youre constantly playing at military bases all across the country and meeting soldiers and their families and hearing their stories. – Dierks Bentley
I try to make an album that reflects what I love about country music. Its not just all about happy parties all the time. There are some sad songs. – Dierks Bentley
But as far as being an American and loving this country and getting a chance to travel across it every day and meeting people on the road and folks in the military, I love this country on so many different levels. – Dierks Bentley
Im part of the party, getting the crowd fired up, singing songs, pouring drinks, whatever it takes to get them to have a good time. When I walk into the meet-and-greet, someones always going to have a story, a sad story or a happy story. – Dierks Bentley
I wasnt aware of my dad being an actor when I was young. I remember there was an Australian childrens entertainer on television called Ralph Harris and when Id say my father was an actor, kids would say, you know, oh, is he Ralph Harris? And I had to say no and then they would lose interest. – Jared Harris