New Music Video Drops For The Title Track Featuring John Anderson, Riley Green and a Slew of Other Broken Branches
Nashville, TN – June 13, 2025 – Ahead of today’s release of multi-Platinum entertainer Dierks Bentley’s 11th studio album BROKEN BRANCHES (MCA), praise has already rolled in for the 11-track collection that’s rooted in raw honesty and storytelling, embracing life’s outliers and underdogs with songs about resilience, change, and connection. Earning 5 out of 5 stars, the album features cross-generational lineup of collaborators—including John Anderson, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert and Stephen Wilson Jr. BROKEN BRANCHES is a bold reaffirmation of Bentley’s heartfelt grit paired with standout musicianship and is available today HERE.
“With the aid of a band of peerless musicians, acclaimed producers and generations of top-tier collaborators, he’s linked country’s roots to its present in the most seamless and timeless-feeling manner possible.” – Tennessean
“On his eleventh LP, he examines what drives young people to do something as crazy as move to Nashville and stake it all on the dream of being a musician…while creating a distinctive and daring sound incorporating traditional bluegrass and U2-style anthemic rock.” – Esquire
“Few artists in mainstream country music have their finger on the pulse quite like Dierks Bentley.” – Rolling Stone
“Dierks is the gold standard for roots-infused sounds in the mainstream. It’s full of heart and commitment to his craft as a musician and a songwriter.” – Country Central
“Mixing modern sonic muscle with the rootsy refinement of an artist who’s seen it all… in different ways, each song sinks its teeth into the messy truth of day-to-day life, but takes a step back to see the beauty of the forest, not just a tangled bunch of trees. While country songwriters are often guilty of going with the flow, Dierks Bentley has a habit of cutting against the grain.” – American Songwriter
“A project that speaks to the country music community and the trusty outliers, like the artist himself, who exist to shake things up from within. Sure to leave listeners fully satiated rather than simply buzzed.” – Holler
“It’s a rocking good time, even when life’s roads are bumpy, as evidenced across the release—from the jukebox stomp of the title track to the rowdy ‘She Hates Me.’” – Associated Press
“Dierks Bentley Is in the ‘Sweet Spot’ of His Career.” – People Magazine
“Dierks Bentley is embracing brokenness, imperfection In the best way.” – iHeart
“This is a classic Dierks Bentley album—full of meaning, humour, humanity and heart. Built on reflection and resilience. Whether he’s urging you to laugh, cry, or raise a glass, Bentley reminds us that even the most broken branches can still hold up the tree. 4.5 out of 5 stars.” – Entertainment Focus
“A deeply personal, character-rich album that feels like a musical scrapbook… a concise yet impactful listening experience, with standout collaborations that span generations featuring Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, John Anderson, and Stephen Wilson Jr… the album will be one of the top releases this summer.” – Country Chord
“Overall, Broken Branches is phenomenal from top to bottom. Each song leads perfectly to the next and is unmistakably Dierks Bentley. 5 out of 5 stars.” – Cryptic Rock
BROKEN BRANCHES Track List:
1. Cold Beer Can (featuring Stephen Wilson Jr)
Written by Jon Randall, Luke Dick, Stephen Wilson Jr. and Dierks Bentley
2. Jesus Loves Me
Written by Adam James, Ben Stennis and Allison Veltz Cruz
3. She Hates Me
Written by Ashley Gorley, Chase McGill, Ross Copperman, Jimmy Allen, Wesley Scantlin and Dierks Bentley
4. Something Worth Fixing
Written by Stephen Wilson Jr., Luke Dick and Dierks Bentley
5. Standing In The Sun
Written by Kyle Sturrock
6. Well Well Whiskey
Written by Seth Ennis, Devin Dawson and Jordan Reynolds
7. Broken Branches (featuring John Anderson and Riley Green)
Written by Zach Abend, Beau Bailey and Graham Barham
8. Off The Map
Written by Jeremy Bussey, Lauren McLamb and Adam Wood
9. Near You (featuring Miranda Lambert)
Written by Scooter Carusoe, Ross Copperman and Ben Williams
10. For As Long As I Can Remember
Written by Devin Dawson, Connie Harrington
11. Don’t Cry For Me
Written by Jim Beavers and Dierks Bentley
With equal parts commotion and comedy, Bentley invites fans to a “Broken Branches” family reunion at a dive bar in East Nashville. Directed by Wes Edwards, the video features an all-star cast including Anderson and Green as well as Joey Breaux, Dane Lindfors, Cornbread Cowboi, Trailer Trash Tammy, Andi Tillman; cameos from CMT’s “Still The King” stars Travis Nicholson and Jon Sewell; and Allie Eklund, who starred in Bentley’s video for lead single “She Hates Me.” Fans can join the party by watching it HERE today.
Dubbed “one of the most fun lineups you’ll see this summer” (Whiskey Riff), Bentley’s 30-city BROKEN BRANCHES TOUR recently launched with support from Zach Top and The Band Loula. Continuing this weekend in Chicago and at The Country Fest, fans can catch the tour’s “high-energy charm and heartfelt hits” (Loudhailer Magazine) through August with stops at amphitheaters and iconic venues across the country, including New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Bentley also recently announced the Broken Branches Fund, a multi-year initiative in partnership with Music Health Alliance to provide mental health support for the music industry’s creative and touring professionals; since launching, the program has sparked donations from across the industry. To learn more and make your own donation, click here.
After more than 20 years on country music’s family tree, Bentley’s current Top 30 “She Hates Me” is quickly climbing the charts following eight Number One albums, 22 Number One songs and over 9.5 billion global streams—plus 15 Grammy nominations and membership in the historic Grand Ole Opry. Continuing the path built from the ground up, as an entrepreneur, Bentley has four locations of the gastropub and live music venue “Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row,” has a Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection “Desert Son” and recently released 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, visit Dierks.com.
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