Dierks Bentley Drinks His Way to Brilliance

Dierks Bentley is a genius, at least according to the maker of his favorite beer, Bud Light. Bentley is the latest addition to Anheuser Bush's 'Real Men of Genius' advertising campaign. The television ad will begin airing later this month. It starts with the statement, "Today we salute you, Dierks Bentley, Mr. Sad Country Song Songwriter." Bentley says he worked hard to gain that title.

"I've had to nurse a lot of hangovers over the years to reach this status," he jokes. "It is pretty funny to be on the same list as 'Mr. Restroom Toilet Paper Refiller' and 'Mr. Push Up Bra Inventor,' not to mention 'Mr. Tiny Thong Bikini Wearer' and 'Mr. Bass Plaque Maker.'"

Bentley's tour is sponsored by Anheuser Busch's Bud Light. He says the partnership is "the pinnacle for a dude that likes to drink beer."