What Was I Thinking?! Trivia Quiz

Answer: What Was I Thinkin'

The song was released as a single from Dierks' self-titled debut album. It was written by Dierks, Deric Ruttan, and Brett Beavers. The song hit Number One on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart on Sept. 27, 2003. It also reached number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

It was preceded and succeeded by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffet's "It's Five O'clock Somewhere". Because Bentley mentions the girl in the song was wearing a little white tank top, he began seeing fans at concerts wearing them when the song hit big.

The song was certified Gold by the RIAA.

Answer: Lot of Leavin' Left To Do

"Lot of Leavin' Left to Do" was released as the lead-off single from the album "Modern Day Drifter". It was written by Dierks, Deric Ruttan, and Brett Beavers. The song reached number three on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, number 47 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and number 91 on the US Billboard Pop 100.

It became a Number One hit in Canada. The video reached Number One on CMT's Top Twenty Countdown in the summer of 2005. The song has been compared in style to Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard, two of Country's original outlaws.

Answer: Come A Little Closer

"Come A Little Closer" was the second single released from the album "Modern Day Drifter". It was written by Dierks and Brett Beavers. The song spent three nonconsecutive weeks at Number One on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart beginning on Dec. 3, 2005.

It also reached number 31 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 56 on the US Billboard Pop 100. It was preceded by Keith Urban's "Better Life", interrupted by Joe Nichols' "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off", and succeeded by Billy Currington's "Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right".

The song has been compared to Conway Twitty in its sexy lyrics. The song was certified Gold by the RIAA.

Answer: Settle for a Slowdown

"Settle for a Slowdown" was released as the third single from the album "Modern Day Drifter". It was written by Dierks, Tony Martin, and Brett Beavers. The song spent two weeks at Number One on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart beginning on June 3, 2006.

It also reached number 42 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 78 on the US Billboard Pop 100. It was preceded by Jason Aldean's "Why" and succeeded by Kenny Chesney's "Summertime". Dierks says the song was the inspiration for his next album "Long Trip Alone".

Answer: Every Mile a Memory

"Every Mile a Memory" was released as the lead-off single from his album "Long Trip Alone". It was written by Dierks, Steve Bogard, and Brett Beavers. The song reached Number One on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart on Nov. 4, 2006. It also reached number 48 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 95 on the US Billboard Pop 100.

It was preceded by Heartland's "I Loved Her First" and succeeded by Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats". The song was nominated for two Grammys for Best Male Country Vocal Performance and for Best Country Song.

Answer: Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)

"Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)" was released as a single from his album "Long Trip Alone". It was written by Dierks, Rob Harrington, Rod Janzen, and Brett Beavers. The song reached Number One on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart on Nov. 24, 2007.

It also reached number 46 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 59 on the Canadian Hot 100. It was preceded by Kenny Chesney's "Don't Blink" and succeeded by Carrie Underwood's "So Small". The album "Long Trip Alone" was nominated for a Grammy for Best Country Album.

Answer: Feel That Fire

"Feel That Fire" was released as the lead-off single from the album of the same name. It was written by Dierks, Brad Warren, Brett Warren, and Brett Beavers. The song reached Number One on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart on Feb. 21, 2009. It also reached number 32 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 54 on the Canadian Hot 100.

It was preceded by Blake Shelton's "She Wouldn't Be Gone" and succeeded by Kenny Chesney with Mac McAnally's "Down the Road". Dierks says his wife inspired the song because she likes black nail polish and the song developed from there.

Answer: Sideways

"Sideways" was released as a single from his album "Feel That Fire". It was written by Dierks and Jim Beavers, the brother of Dierks' producer and co-writer Brett Beavers. The song spent two weeks at Number One on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart beginning on July 11, 2009.

It also reached number 35 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 63 on the Canadian Hot 100. It was preceded by Kenny Chesney's "Out Last Night" and succeeded by Lady Antebellum's "I Run to You".

Answer: I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes

"I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes" was released as the third single from his album "Feel That Fire". It was written by Dierks and Brett Beavers. The song reached number two on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2009. It also reached number 52 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 92 on the Canadian Hot 100. Both Dierks and Brett were looking to write an honest love song and Dierks said the biggest compliment he can get is for a guy to tell him a song of his helped him out at home with his wife or girlfriend.

Answer: Am I the Only One

"Am I the Only One" was released as a single from the album "Home" prior to the album's release. It was written by Dierks, Jon Randall, and Jim Beavers. The song reached Number One on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart on Sept. 3, 2011. It also reached number 39 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 65 on the Canadian Hot 100.

It was preceded by Lady Antebellum's "Just a Kiss" and succeeded by Brad Paisley featuring Carrie Underwood's "Remind Me". Bentley stated the song was based on an actual incident of him having friends who didn't want to go out on a Friday night when he was raring to go.