DIERKS BENTLEY ANNOUNCES FIRST LEG OF THE 2019 BURNING MAN TOUR KICKING OFF IN JANUARY

Dierks Bentley performs at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa photo Scott Martin Visuals

NASHVILLE, TN – Oct. 26, 2018 – Current three-time CMA nominee Dierks Bentley announced today that his 2019 BURNING MAN TOUR will kick off on January 17th in Hamilton, ON, CAN with special guests Jon Pardi, Tenille Townes and Hot Country Knights. Bentley is known to “pull out all the stops, not quitting until the crowd is whipped into a frothy frenzy” (On Milwaukee) and will continue to do so in 2019 with the run named after his “most affecting song” (Rolling Stone) and hit single “Burning Man” feat. Brothers Osborne. Live Nation is the official tour promoter. Citi® is the official pre-sale credit card of the tour. As such, Citi® cardmembers will have access to purchase pre-sale tickets beginning October 31st  through Citi’s Private Pass® program. For complete pre-sale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com. Initial public on-sales are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 2beginning at 10:00A local time via www.dierks.com and www.livenation.com, where additional dates will be announced in the coming weeks.

“I talked to Jon Pardi last April about the idea of going back on the road together one last time, and I am so happy that I can finally let our fans in on this,” said Bentley. “I’m still coming off the high of playing Hollywood Bowl and the last tour, but knowing that this Burning Man Tour with Pardi was out there waiting has been so awesome. We cannot wait to get back on the road!”

Bentley adds, “Who we bring with us on tour is so important to the band, crew and me and the addition of Tenille Townes is something we are all stoked about. Our hardcore fans are aware of the 90s country cover band, the Hot Country Knights, who have been following us around and opening shows.They talked us into having them on the actual billing for this tour…hope their van has snow tires for Canada!”

Bentley’s live show has long been applauded by critics who mirror the capacity crowds’ enthusiasm, noting Bentley’s “arena strutting rockers and stripped down mountain music” (Charlotte Observer) blend with state-of-the-art visual production. As he “continues to be a crowd favorite” (Kansas City Star), Bentley will make notable stops throughout the country including his return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena after making a sold-out headlining debut in 2016.

2019 BURNING MAN TOUR Dates:
1/17/19    Hamilton, ON – FirstOntario Centre
1/18//19   Ottawa, ON – Richcraft Live at the Canadian Tire Centre
1/19/19    Oshawa, ON – Tribute Communities Centre
1/22/19    Winnipeg, MB – Bell MTS Place
1/23/19    Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre
1/24/19    Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
1/26/19    Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
1/28/19    Kelowna, BC – Prospera Place
1/29/19    Vancouver, BC – Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
2/14/19    Ontario, CA – Citizens Business Bank Arena
2/15/19    Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center
2/16/19    Reno, NV – Reno Events Center
2/21/19    Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena
2/22/19    Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
2/23/19    Columbia, MO – Mizzou Arena
2/28/19    Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
3/01/19    Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena
3/02/19    Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center Omaha
3/07/19    Moline, IL – TaxSlayer Center
3/08/19    Duluth, MN – AMSOIL Arena
3/09/19    Grand Forks, ND – Alerus Center
3/28/19    Toledo, OH – Huntington Center
3/29/19    Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
3/30/19    Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena

The multi-PLATINUM singer/songwriter “has one of Country music’s most enviable brands, equal parts affability and authenticity” (Forbes). Reaching a new creative high while “making music designed to challenge” (New York Times), Bentley co-wrote 10 of his current album THE MOUNTAIN’s (Capitol Records Nashville) 13 tracks, which earned him the highest debut sales  of his career and became his seventh chart-topping album. Bentley has amassed 17 career No. Ones, billions of digital streams, countless nominations from the  ACMs, Billboard Music Awards and more while earning 13  GRAMMY  nominations – including at least one stemming from each of his last six albums. Bentley continues with his endeavors outside of the music industry by partnering with Flag & Anthem to create an exclusive lifestyle collection, Desert Son, and with four Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row locations throughout the country. For more information visit www.Dierks.com.

Jon Pardi performs at Canadian Tire Centre

Jon Pardi’s GOLD-certified album CALIFORNIA SUNRISE (Capitol Records Nashville) debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart earning him CMA “New Artist of the Year” and ACM “New Male Vocalist Of The Year.” Pardi dominated the top of the country music charts with consecutive #1 hits including 2x Platinum-selling songs “Dirt On My Boots” and “Head Over Boots,” and Platinum-certified “Heartache On The Dance Floor.” ESPN debuted the music video for Pardi’s fifth single “Night Shift,” which is currently Top 30 on the Billboard Country Airplay charts and follows his fourth single “She Ain’t In It.” CALIFORNIA SUNRISE is the follow up to WRITE YOU A SONG (Capitol Records Nashville), which debuted at #3 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and yielded Top 10 GOLD-selling song “Up All Night,” “What I Can’t Put Down,” “Missin’ You Crazy” and “When I’ve Been Drinkin” (all co-written by Pardi). The West Coast native and fast-rising newcomer received multiple first-ever nominations at the 2017 CMA Awards, CMT Awards, ACM Awards, AMA Awardsand iHeartRadio Music Awards. For more information visit www.jonpardi.com.

Canadian-born, Nashville-based Tenille Townes is poised for a breakthrough in 2019. Already receiving widespread acclaim for her LIVING ROOM WORKTAPES EP, Rolling Stone declares, “…a stripped-down introduction to an artist with a whole lot to say,” while Billboard furthers, “Her LIVING ROOM WORKTAPES EP is a piece of art! Her unique voice and storytelling sets her apart…you’ll have it on repeat.” Additionally, Townes is the subject of an in-depth profile at NPR Music’s The Record. Calling her “Nashville’s Newest Voice,” writer Jewly Hight gives a rare glimpse into the early stages of Townes’ burgeoning career and asserts, “…she’s an heir to Twain and Swift, Griffin and McKenna alike, as well as a potential peer to figures like Morris and Musgraves, who’ve built significant followings and visibility with strong, self-written material…” Her first official single, “Somebody’s Daughter,” is currently impacting at Country radio with her forthcoming full-length debut album—produced by Jay Joyce—set for release in 2019 on Columbia Nashville. Listen to “Somebody’s Daughter” here. For more information visit www.tenilletownes.com.