Dierks Bentley admits he’s ‘got nothing to lose’ while exploring outside of country music

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Country star Dierks Bentley is reflecting on his music career ahead of his summer tour. With the release of his much-anticipated project "Gravel & Gold," Bentley explained how his tenth studio album ranges from bluegrass music tracks to traditional country music. "I've tried to change and grow … get better at what I'm doing.

But, at the end of the day, I'm still the same guy I've always been. Making music that feels good to me," Bentley told People magazine in an interview. "I've got nothing to lose." Fans will recognize some of the melodies from his previous hit songs "High Note" and "Old Pickup." Bentley admitted he enjoys going with the flow of his music, and he never predetermines what the end result of his album will sound like. "I don't know what the sound of a particular album is ever going to be," Bentley told the outlet. "I don't feel like I need to try to put it in words.

I just live in that uncomfortable knife's edge of uncertainty, which is not a fun place to be, but that's really where anything good comes from." Despite his successful career, the 47-year-old musician expressed he’s always looking for ways to improve his music while creating tracks he personally enjoys.

Once the coronavirus pandemic gripped the country in 2020, Bentley found himself at a crossroads with his professional career and personal life.