Today, Dierks Bentley announced the launch of the Broken Branches Fund, a new initiative aimed at supporting mental health in the music industry. With a multi-year financial commitment, Bentley is putting a spotlight on the emotional well-being of the creative and touring communities.
The Broken Branches Fund will be administered in partnership with Music Health Alliance (MHA) and will provide mental health grants for qualified individuals and their families. These grants will help cover the costs of outpatient counseling and also include a plan for ongoing follow-up care.
“Making this album and prepping for the tour, I’ve never been more aware of the sacrifice that the people in this town make every day to keep country music playing. Whether you’re sitting in a room all day trying to write the perfect hook or leaving home on a bus for weeks at a time, it can be isolating and exhausting,” he says. “This just felt like the right opportunity to make a bigger commitment on my part to supporting those folks and their families in a more direct and intentional way.”
Fans will also have the opportunity to show their support. Donations to the Broken Branches Fund can be made at tour stops, special activations, and online throughout the summer. Find out more and donate here.
Stay tuned to Nashville Noise for updates, exclusive interviews, and ways to support this important initiative.
