Dierks Bentley Love Songs For Your Wedding

Dierks Bentley has a unique ability to capture both the rowdy spirit of a Saturday night and the quiet devotion of a lifelong commitment. Whether you need a song for your first dance or a track to kick off the reception, Dierks has a “hit” for every moment.

Romantic Ballads: Smooth, heartfelt tracks for ceremonies and first dances.
Party Starters: High-energy anthems to get the dance floor moving.
Meaningful Tributes: Songs that honor parents, veterans, or lost loved ones.

Spotlight Moments: Dances & Ceremony

The Traditional First Dance: “My Last Name” – 2003. A classic country love song about the pride of sharing a name and building a life together. It is a top-tier choice for a meaningful first dance.
The Romantic Choice: “Come A Little Closer” – 2005. One of his most recognizable and romantic hits. It’s perfect for couples who want a slow, intimate first dance that feels both modern and timeless.
The Parent Dance: “Riser” – 2014. This song celebrates strength and resilience. It’s a beautiful tribute for a Father-Daughter or Mother-Son dance, acknowledging the “fighter” spirit parents have while raising their children.
Up-Tempo First Dance: “Feel That Fire” – 2009. For the couple that wants a little more energy for their first dance, this track celebrates wanting to be “everything and more” for your partner.

Creating the Vibe: Reception & Party

Kick Off the Party: “Am I The Only One” – 2012. A high-energy “raise hell” anthem designed to get people on the dance floor and having fun. It’s a perfect “transition” song to start the dancing portion of the night.
Mid-Reception Energy: “Sideways” – 2009. A rowdy, celebratory track that keeps the momentum going and the dance floor filled.
The “Cool” Last Dance: “Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)” – 2006. An upbeat, positive track that’s perfect for a grand exit or a final celebratory group dance.
Garter Toss/Placement: “Black” – 2016. If you want a song that’s a bit more “sensual” and modern, this track sets a great mood for the garter removal or placement tradition.

Meaningful Dedications

Patriotic Tribute: “Home” – 2012. If you or a family member are veterans, this is a beautiful, grounded patriotic song to include as a special dedication.
In Memoriam: “Gonna Get There Someday” – 2005. This track is often used as a tribute to parents or grandparents who have passed away, acknowledging that they made the couple who they are today.

DJ Expert Tips: Mastering the Dierks Bentley Set

The “Drunk on a Plane” Warning: While it’s one of his biggest hits, “Drunk On A Plane” is actually about a guy whose wedding didn’t happen. It’s a fun party song, but be aware of the lyrics before playing it during a celebratory reception!
The “Hidden Gem”: “Draw Me A Map” (2010) is a beautiful, lesser-known track that works perfectly as a final, quiet slow dance for just the newlyweds at the end of the night.
Country Flow: Dierks Bentley’s music flows perfectly with other modern country stars like Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, and Blake Shelton. A “Modern Country” set is always a hit for guests of all ages.

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Dierks Bentley Highest-Charting Billboard Hits

(US Country)

#1 What Was I Thinkin’, 2003
#1 Come a Little Closer, 2005
#1 Settle for a Slowdown, 2006
#1 Every Mile a Memory, 2006
#1 Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go), 2007
#1 Feel That Fire, 2008
#1 Sideways, 2009
#1 Am I the Only One, 2011
#1 Home, 2011
#1 5-1-5-0, 2012
#1 Somewhere on a Beach, 2016
#2 I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes, 2009
#2 Gone, 2020
#3 Lot of Leavin’ Left to Do, 2005
#3 I Hold On, 2013
#3 Drunk on a Plane, 2014
#3 Different for Girls (featuring Elle King), 2016
#4 How Am I Doin’, 2004
#4 Black, 2016
#5 Trying to Stop Your Leaving, 2008
#5 Say You Do, 2014
#5 Burning Man (featuring Brothers Osborne), 2018
#5 Beers on Me (with Breland and Hardy), 2022

Wedding Songs List

Black
Released in 2016 on the album Black

Love this song if you are trying to set a sensual mood. Black could be a perfect song for a garter removal or garter placement.

Hit me like a heart attack
Knock me flat on my back, yeah
Just keep doin’ that, that thing you’re doin’ there

I Hold On
Released in 2014 on the album Riser

A great song talking about a man’s feelings of wanting to hold on to his love. Makes for a fast first dance or could accent other wedding events such as a cake-cutting song.

Baby, looking at you right now
There ain’t never been no doubt
Without you, I’d be nothing

Riser
Released in 2014 on the album Riser

Parents have been through so much raising their kids. Riser could be your parent dance song.

And I’m a riser
I’m a get up off the ground, don’t run and hider
Pushin’ comes a-shovin’
Hey I’m a fighter

Am I The Only One
Released in 2012 on the album Home

Great song to get the party started.

If I have to raise hell all by myself
I will, but y’all that ain’t right
It’s time to get it on
Am I the only one who wants to have fun tonight?

Home
Released in 2012 on the album Home

If you have a Veteran in your close family or friends, Home is a great dedication patriotic song.

It’s been a long hard ride
Got a ways to go
But this is still the place
That we all call home

Draw Me A Map
Released in 2010 on the album Up on the Ridge

I love this song. It is not well-known but would be a great song to end the evening with your new spouse, friends, and family.

I’ve never been so at a loss
I’m at a canyon I can’t get around or cross
So baby come down here, lay by my side
And tell me love’s not lost across the great divide

Feel That Fire
Released in 2009 on the album Feel That Fire

For the offbeat bridal couple, this is your uptempo first dance song.

She needs to feel that fire
The one that lets her know for sure
She’s everything I want and more

Sideways
Released in 2009 on the album Feel That Fire

A great way to keep the partying going and fill the dance floor.

Been here since the sun went down
Be here when it comes back around
Worked all week it’s time to play
Gonna get a little bit sideways

Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)
Released in 2006 on the album Long Trip Alone

If Draw Me A Map is not your style for the last dance song, this song is a perfect uptempo song to do the trick.

I could make a million or wind up broke
Free and easy down the road I go
Can’t take it with you when you go
So free and easy down the road I go

Come A Little Closer
Released in 2005 on the album Modern Day Drifter

One of Dierk’s most recognizable songs and is also very romantic. Come A Little Closer is a great first dance song for the right couple.

If there’s still a chance then take my hand
And we’ll steal away
Off into the night ’til we make things right

Gonna Get There Someday
Released in 2005 on the album Modern Day Drifter

The words make for great dedication for a groom to his mother who has passed. It could even be for a bride’s dedication to her deceased father or grandparents too.

Glad I told you all I meant to
While I had the chance
Cause every moment I had with you
Made me who I am

My Last Name
Released in 2003 on the album Dierks Bentley

A great first dance song.

I want to be your husband, I want you to be my wife
ain’t got much to give you, But what I’ve got means everything

Dierks Bentley Hits To Skip

Drunk On A Plane
Released in 2014 on the album Riser

Anyone who knows Dierk’s music knows that this song is about a guy getting drunk on a plane after the wedding didn’t happen and he is going on his honeymoon alone anyway.

We had this date marked on the calendar forever
We’d take that new wed limo airport ride together
I feel like a plastic groom alone there at the top of the cake
So hey, I’m getting drunk on a plane

Lot Of Leavin’ Left To Do
Released in 2005 on the album Modern Day Drifter

This song is about a guy who is not yet ready to settle down. Not really a good wedding day song.