Tennessean

Story Behind the Song: 'What Was I Thinkin'' co-written and recorded by Dierks Bentley

The smash hit "What Was I Thinkin'" recorded by a then unknown Dierks Bentley, was inspired by a guitar riff and a childhood crush named Becky who had a pet raccoon. The song, co-written by Bentley ...
American Songwriter

Watch Dierks Bentley Tell the Story Behind the Hit Song That Changed His Life Forever

Dierks Bentley kicked the doors off of the country music world in 2003 with his debut single “What Was I Thinkin’.” The lead single from his self-titled debut album went to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot ...
AOL

Remember When Dierks Bentley Turned Country Radio on Its Ear With His First No. 1 Hit?

Dierks Bentley was one of the rare artists who scores a No. 1 hit with a debut single. What Was Dierks Bentley’s First No. 1 Hit? Bentley landed his first No. 1 hit on Sept. 27, 2003, with “What Was I ...
Tennessean

Deric Ruttan and Brett Beavers talk about writing "What Was I Thinkin'" with Dierks Bentley

Songwriters Deric Ruttan and Brett Beavers talk with NSAI Executive Director Bart Herbison about writing "What Was I Thinkin'" with Dierks Bentley ...