When it comes to music, a lot of people will say: "I like everything... but country and rap". While I'm not one to rock the rural stations on the regular, at times the upbeat down-home lyricism can be quite refreshing. Not to mention it also makes for great drinking tuneage. Which is why this week, to give a shout out to all our country readers, we want to make sure you check out the new single "Feel That Fire" by Dierks Bentley.

This so-called rebel on the country scene has managed to break genre boundaries by taking his show from the Grand Old Oprey to the stages of Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza. I saw him at Milwaukee's Summerfest a couple years ago and the band ended their set with six classic rock cover songs. It was awesome.

His past hits have included the country favorite "Lotta Leavin' Left to Do" and the borderline pedophilic deep-voiced sketchfest "Come a Little Closer" that you can't help but love. Bentley was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2007 CMA's, and we're thinking 2009 will be a return to the ballot. The single "Feel That Fire" has gained notoriety already on the Country Music Charts. The new album hits stores February 3rd, but this single is a perfect addition to your weekend sessions if you can get your hands on it. Listen below:

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