This month we're giving you a chance to win a trip for two out to California to see Dierks Bentley with our Ultimate California Dream Weekend!

As a VIP winner, I figured you might need to know a few things about him since you will be meeting him.

Here's 10 facts to know about Dierks Bentley.

Dierks is not his first name.

He was born November 20, 1975 as Fredrick Dierks Bentley.

He's a self taught musician.

Dierks taught himself how to play the guitar at 13.

He's a really smart guy.

Dierks attended Culver Academies and graduated from The Lawrenceville School, both very prestigious, elite college preparatory academies. Plus, he's a 1997 graduate from Vanderbilt University.

 His first job in the media industry was in television.

He worked for The Nashville Network (now Spike TV) after graduating college, researching country music performances.

He was the youngest member to be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.

Dierks was inducted on October 1st, 2005.

His dog is featured in several videos.

Jake has been in a few of Dierks' videos and even walked the red carpet with him.

 His favorite sport is hockey.

Dierks loves hockey. in fact he's been known to take his hockey gear wit him on tour in case he has time to hit the ice.

 He married his high school sweetheart.
He married Cassidy by eloping in Mexico in 2005.
He has three children.
Jordan Catherine, Evelyn Day, and Knox.

He's a family man.

Whenever possible, he flies to his concert dates to give him extra hours with his family.

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Then sign up today to win the VIP experience with our Ultimate California Dream Weekend with Dierks Bentely. You have until June 24th to enter.

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