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Country musician Bentley fined for illegal Colorado fishing

Associated Press

FILE - In this May 7, 2018, file photo, country music star Dierks Bentley poses in Nashville, Tenn. Bentley said he learned a lot about the music festival business after investing in and curating his first festival, the Seven Peaks Festival, in Bueno Vista, Colo. last year. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Dierks Bentley recruits Luke Bryan for Seven Peaks fest

By KRISTIN M. HALL - Associated Press

In this May 7, 2018, photo, country singer Dierks Bentley poses in Nashville, Tenn., to promote his new album, “The Mountain.” (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Dierks Bentley wants to take fans higher on ‘The Mountain’

By KRISTIN M. HALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2017 file photo, Dierks Bentley, left, and his wife Cassidy Black arrive at the 51st annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Bentley hopes that his new single reminds people that he’s not always singing about being drunk on a plane, or being a beach bum looking for a rebound. Bentley will perform his new song, “Woman, Amen,” at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on April 15. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Dierks Bentley wants to celebrate women at ACMs

By KRISTIN M. HALL - Associated Press

FILE - This Feb. 12, 2017 file photo shows Philip Sweet, from left, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild, and Jimi Westbrook of the musical group Little Big Town at the 59th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. The Grammy winning four-piece country group are returning to their roots with their latest record, “The Breaker,” out on Friday. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Little Big Town to perform at ACMs

Associated Press

Dierks Bentley's "Riser" was written, in part, with Mr. Bentley's father in mind. Leon Bentley, who died in 2012, was a major country music fan whose influence guided his son in many ways, including toward all things country. Mr. Bentley performs at Jiffy Lube Live on Friday. (Associated Press)

COUNTRY TIMES: Dierks Bentley normal guy who collects music hits, honors, fans

By Nancy Dunham - Special to The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 4, 2014 file photo, Miranda Lambert performs on stage at the CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. Nominees for the 2014 Country Music Association Awards are announced Wednesday morning, Sept. 3, 2014, on &quot;Good Morning America&quot; and at a news conference in New York. Lambert tops the list of nominees with nine nominations. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP, file)

Miranda Lambert has record-tying 9 CMA nominations

By Chris Talbott - Associated Press

Dierks Bentley takes another artistic gamble by delving into love of family and the darker side of life on his seventh major-label studio album, "Riser." His off-center introspectiveness, however, is lightened up with the goofy country party song "Back Porch" as well as "Drunk on a Plane." (Invision via associated press)

COUNTRY TIMES: Dierks Bentley is here to save country music

By David Eldridge - The Washington Times

This CD cover image released by Capitol Nashville shows &quot;Riser,&quot; by Dierks Bentley. (AP Photo/Capitol Nashville)

Review: Dierks Bentley continues creative approach

By MICHAEL McCALL - Associated Press

Maroon 5, fun. among early Grammy nominees

By CHRIS TALBOTT - Associated Press

Dierks Bentley releases 4-song ode to summer fun

By CHRIS TALBOTT - Associated Press

Earl Scruggs performs at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn., in June 2005. (AP Photo/Eric Parsons, File)

Bluegrass pioneer Earl Scruggs dies at age 88

By Chris Talbott - Associated Press

Bluegrass pioneer Earl Scruggs dies at age 88

By CHRIS TALBOTT - Associated Press

Bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs dies at 88 in Tenn.

By CHRIS TALBOTT - Associated Press

Bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs dies at 88 in Tenn.

By CHRIS TALBOTT - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 9, 2010 file photo, country singer Miranda Lambert attends the 2010 CMT Music Awards, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, file)

Miranda Lambert tops CMA Awards with 9 nominations

By CHRIS TALBOTT - Associated Press