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Dierks Bentley embraces imperfection on new album 'Broken Branches'
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Country music mainstay Dierks Bentley is leaning into life’s rough edges with his upcoming 11th studio album Broken Branches, set for release on June 13 via Capitol Records Nashville. The 11-track project is now available for pre-order and features collaborations with Miranda Lambert, John Anderson, Riley Green, and Stephen Wilson Jr.
Bentley, known for blending traditional roots with modern flair, reflects on the country community’s affinity for the unconventional. “The country music community has a lot of broken branches in it. That’s why we’re all here,” he says. “This music represents that spirit of individuality.”
Executive produced by Mary Hilliard Harrington, Broken Branches strips Bentley’s sound down to its acoustic core, branching out from there with the help of producers Jon Randall and Ross Copperman. The record includes contributions from top-tier musicians like Charlie Worsham and Bryan Sutton, with Bentley co-writing four songs and drawing the rest from Nashville’s songwriting talent pool.
The title track, featuring Anderson and Green, captures the heart of the album—a gritty, foot-stomping tribute to life’s outliers. Elsewhere, Near You pairs Bentley with longtime friend Miranda Lambert for a banjo-led anthem about enduring connection, while Cold Beer Can finds a fresh spin on country’s favorite aluminum muse.
Bentley also revisits his bluegrass roots with the fiery Well, Well Whiskey, and offers introspective moments on tracks like Off the Map and the emotionally charged closer Don’t Cry for Me. His current single She Hates Me has already made waves, becoming the biggest debuting track of his career.
With eight No. 1 albums, 22 chart-topping singles, and more than nine billion streams, Bentley remains one of country’s most authentic voices. He’ll hit the road for the Broken Branches Tour starting May 29, bringing his signature live energy to 30 cities alongside Zach Top and The Band Loula.
For album details and tour info, visit Dierks.com.
Bentley, known for blending traditional roots with modern flair, reflects on the country community’s affinity for the unconventional. “The country music community has a lot of broken branches in it. That’s why we’re all here,” he says. “This music represents that spirit of individuality.”
The title track, featuring Anderson and Green, captures the heart of the album—a gritty, foot-stomping tribute to life’s outliers. Elsewhere, Near You pairs Bentley with longtime friend Miranda Lambert for a banjo-led anthem about enduring connection, while Cold Beer Can finds a fresh spin on country’s favorite aluminum muse.
Bentley also revisits his bluegrass roots with the fiery Well, Well Whiskey, and offers introspective moments on tracks like Off the Map and the emotionally charged closer Don’t Cry for Me. His current single She Hates Me has already made waves, becoming the biggest debuting track of his career.
For album details and tour info, visit Dierks.com.
