Dierks Bentley is an American country music singer-songwriter who has released ten studio albums, including his self-titled debut album, which was certified platinum in the United States. Bentley's most successful songs include "What Was I Thinkin'?", "Come a Little Closer", "Settle for a Slowdown", and many more. He has been nominated for 14 Grammy Awards and has won two Country Music Association Awards, two CMT Music Awards, and two Academy of Country Music Awards.