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Dierks Bentley Delivers “One of the Most Fun Shows of the Summer”

by Tyne Parrish
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Multi-Platinum entertainer Dierks Bentley wrapped his OFF THE MAP TOUR 2026 this weekend, closing out a limited summer run that packed a dozen amphitheaters with high-energy performances, world-class musicianship and unforgettable collaborations. Joined throughout the tour by the legendary Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder and Kaitlin Butts, as well as up-and-comers Cole Goodwin, Owen Riegling and Mountain Grass Unit on select dates, Bentley paired his acclaimed musicianship with larger-than-life production to deliver a one-of-a-kind live experience. Critics praised both the production and authenticity of the show, with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette writing, “It was more than just music. It was a show; it was a spectacle.” The Spokesman-Review hailed Bentley’s performance as “one of the most fun shows of the summer season,” adding, “Bentley truly puts on a show… one of the most crowd-involved musicians I’ve seen.”

Night after night, Bentley captivated fans with career-spanning setlists featuring favorites including “Burning Man,” “I Hold On,” “Gone,” “Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go),” and more, seamlessly blending his biggest hits with bluegrass-inspired collaborations and surprise moments. Among the tour’s standout performances was Skaggs joining Bentley for “Only Daddy That’ll Walk the Line” and “Highway 40 Blues,” a collaboration that Whiskey Riff declared “never gets old.” Bentley, Skaggs and Butts also teamed up for a spirited rendition of “Tulsa Time,” while other stops featured spontaneous performances like Bentley and Goodwin’s “What Was I Thinkin’,” making every show feel unique through onstage moments with the tour’s supporting artists. Fans were also treated to nightly appearances from the Hot Country Knights, who turned every venue into a singalong with crowd favorites like “Friends in Low Places” and “God Bless the USA.” With another successful summer tour in the books, Bentley once again demonstrated why his live show remains one of country music’s most sought-after experiences.

After more than 20 years on country’s family tree, Bentley’s newest album BROKEN BRANCHES follows eight No. One albums, 22 No. One songs and over 9.5 billion global streams, plus 15 Grammy nominations and membership in the historic Grand Ole Opry. Bentley launched the Broken Branches Fund last year, a multi-year initiative in partnership with Music Health Alliance to provide mental health support for the music industry’s creative and touring professionals. Bentley continues to chart his own course both onstage and off—as an entrepreneur, he has four locations of the gastropub and live music venue “Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row,” a Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection “Desert Son,” and most recently launched ROW 94, a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey crafted with only “three ingredients and the truth” at Kentucky’s Green River Distilling Co. For more information and for a full list of upcoming tour dates, visit Dierks.com.

Tyne Parrish
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