For Bentley, the show goes on
The singer was forced to cancel Sunday's Miles & Music for Kids motorcycle ride and concert for charity due to weather concerns, but he played on anyway.
High winds and storm warnings threatened the safety of riders, fans and event organizers. Hundreds of fans from across the country, already in town for the annual event, met at the Hard Rock Cafe where Bentley played an impromptu set and was joined by Sheryl Crow who participated despite the cancellation of the day's festivities.
"It was a tough call, but we had to make it for everyone's safety," said Bentley. "But, we still had so many fans in town who travelled, sometimes hundreds of miles to help support Vandy's Children's Hospital, I felt like we had to find a way to do something to thank them for their time and donations over the past seven years. We decided to run across the street, invite anyone still hanging around and before we knew it, the place was packed out. I still can't believe Sheryl came by...she jumped in her car and came over the minute she heard it was happening."
Since first hitting the pavement in 2006, Bentley's ride and concert has held 12 events in 7 cities to raise more than $2 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals across the country.
More news for Dierks Bentley
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- 02/23/24: Bentley covers Petrty on "American Girl,' tribute disc coming
- 02/12/24: Bentley ges back to Gravel & Gold
- 06/13/23: Bentley keeps it "Something Real"
- 03/03/23: Bentley tours behind "Gravel & Gold"
- 02/24/23: Bentley, Dement release new discs
- 01/18/23: Bentley goes for the "Gravel & Gold"
- 11/18/22: Bentley goes out on a "High Note" with Strings
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