“Dierks Bentley’s duet with Elle King isn’t just a great song, it’s an important moment for country music. “Different for Girls” displays a father’s sensitivities in a way that’s unique to 2016.

Point here to find evidence of Bentley’s growth since he released his career-changing Up on the Ridge and Home albums. At 40, he better understands the nuances of telling dark, truthful stories in the third person. “Different for Girls” doesn’t pity, sympathize or violently lash out against obstacles women in our culture are faced with daily. It offers understanding and true, on-the-equal compassion.”

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