Dierks Bentley is the star at John Rich talent contest
While Cher was hanging out at Tootsies (see below), Dierks Bentley surprised/delighted folks who showed up for John Rich’s monthly talent contest at 12th & Porter.
John had Dierks and songwriter extraordinaire Craig Wiseman (Tim McGraw hit Live Like You Were Dying) as judges for the Get Rich Talent Search.
But as things were winding up, John urged Dierks and Craig to get up on stage and sing some, c’mon.
Dierks did Settle for a Slow Down and a couple of others, and yes, Craig sang his big Tim McGraw hit.
Watching all the action: Gretchen Wilson, who was championed by John Rich early in her career.
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on June 25th, 2008 at 11:51 am
[...] Wiseman and Dierks Bentley were recruited by John Rich to judge his weekly Get Rich Talent Search and after judging duties were over, they delighted the crowd at 12th & Porter with [...]
on June 26th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
[...] Dierks Bentley and Gretchen Wilson hit Nashville’s 12th & Porter club Tuesday night to help support yet another one of John Rich’s talent contests. [...]
on July 2nd, 2008 at 10:18 pm
JAIDA DREYER UNANIMOUSLY WON THIS EVENT AND WAS AMAZING!!!!!
on July 2nd, 2008 at 10:22 pm
I saw Jaida perform that night at 12th & Porter and she was hands down the winner. She’s the entire package. Nashville needs a breath of fresh air desperately and this girl is IT.
on July 3rd, 2008 at 10:35 am
Jaida Dreyer does have it all. The “IT” factor exudes from her the moment she walks on stage. When the labels in town realize it takes more than a reality show to make a star, Jaida will be signed and absolutely become the next big thing. I wish she was on Nashville Star showing them how it’s done.
on July 3rd, 2008 at 12:15 pm
I agree with what Lisa commented.
I’ve known Jaida since she moved off the ranch and came to Nashville. One of the rare true talents that has just been blessed. She writes such poignant songs. You should hear some of the stuff she doesn’t sing on stage…for someone so young (I believe she’s just 19) you can tell she’s had a hard life. Her voice rips my heart out.
Here’s to hoping the higher powered record execs sober up and let this girl be the one to save country music. The community is certainly behind her.
on July 3rd, 2008 at 5:53 pm
JAIDA DREYER = what country music should be.
Love her.
on July 5th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
This was a great night! Jaida ROCKS!
on July 7th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Another die hard Jaida fan here. Been waiting for what seems like forever on a CD to be released…
on July 8th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
All i know i added Jaida back awhile, she gave me goose bumps sings, what a voice, Miley Cyrus is not country to me, Jaida take the stage over you rock
on July 10th, 2008 at 11:58 am
THAT JAIDA GIRL IS AMAZING. WHAT A TALENTED GIRL.
on July 10th, 2008 at 11:58 am
THAT JAIDA IS AMAZING. WHAT A TALENTED GIRL.
on July 10th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
I LOVE Jaida Dreyer!
on July 15th, 2008 at 10:16 am
I was there that particular evening and all I can say is WOW! What a spectacular night of great undiscovered talent. Dierks was also a nice surprise along with one of my favorite songwriters Craig Wiseman.
Jaida was sensational. The crowd favorite and my own personal winner. On a side note: she also had Carolyn Dawn Johnson backing her up which I thought was very, very cool.
on July 31st, 2008 at 1:09 am
yet another jaida fan here. shes got it going on. if you get the chance you gotta check her out live. puts on an unreal show.
on August 2nd, 2008 at 12:59 am
why doesnt she have a record deal yet???????????????? i want her cd now!!!!!!!!!!!!
on September 4th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Jaida is MINDY MCREADY all over again. Just wait.
on September 9th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
I love the pure country sound in her voice, and the emotion she sings with. i hope she stays that way. do wish I could be in Nashville to see her sing live sometime.
on September 15th, 2008 at 11:30 am
everything about Jaida is genuine. take it from the family, she’s goin places…just you wait & see! love you J
on September 21st, 2008 at 6:46 pm
I like her a lot. Someone said she is a husky Dolly with her voice. I heard she smokes a pack a day. I want to hear more from her, I just hope she keeps that voice in shape.
on September 23rd, 2008 at 1:37 pm
A pack a day is an exaggeration. Coming from someone in her camp…I know she hardly goes through a pack in 3 days and takes great care of her voice.
FYI..Faith, Martina and several are also smokers..sad but true.