Dierks Bentley and Susan Lucci.Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images; Bennett Raglin/Getty Images
WillDierks Bentleyfinally break the streak?
In an interview onAudacy’sGunner and Cheyenne on Demandpodcast on Friday, Bentley talked about his nominations in the upcomingCMA Awardsshow — and joked he’s the “Susan Lucci of male vocalist nominations,” considering he’s earned nominations several times before, yet never won.
“I’ve been nominated a few times; I think I’ve been nominated for male vocalist, honestly like maybe 12 times,” Bentley, 45, said. “It’s a lot, and I’m super grateful for each one. I’ve never won that award, but I do get nominated a lot. I’m like the Susan Lucci of male vocalist nominations (the actress was nominated for a Daytime Emmy 19 times before winning outstanding lead actress in 1999), but I’ll take it.”
Dierks Bentley.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
He added, “It would be nice to win.”
The country music singer, who is nominated for the male vocalist and video of the year categories went on to kid that he’s “a better singer thanChris Stapleton,” who’s known for his powerful pipes.
All jokes aside, the “Drunk on a Plane” singer said “it’s hard to be in a category with him” but he’s “super honored to be nominated.”
More performances include:Jason AldeanandCarrie Underwood,Luke Combs,Miranda Lambert,Old Dominion,Chris Stapleton,Kane BrownandChris Young,Blake Shelton,Eric Church,Brothers Osborne,Dan + Shay,Jimmie Allen,Mickey GuytonfeaturingBrittney Spencerand Madeline Edwards, andCarly PearceandAshley McBryde.
In July, Bentleyspoke to PEOPLE in honor of the releaseof his single “Beers on Me,” and said it was about “the importance of just letting go.”
“Whether it’s a weekend at your local bar with your friends or getting in the car and going to a live show, you just got to find a way to let it all go for a little bit. Pick your moments when you want to fight the fight, but at the same time, pick your moments when you want to stay quiet for a little while,” he said at the time.
Meanwhile, themusic videofor the single was released last week.
This year’s CMA Awards will broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
source: people.com
