Dierks recently performed at the 2011 National Hockey League Awards.

He's part of a community hockey team called the Iceholes.

Dierks' dog Jake is in the video for his hit "Am I the Only One."

He gives advice on how to write a song for a woman in Esquire magazine. He says, "Learn three chords -- G, C, and D...And a really slow ballad is best."

His pick-up truck is named Big White.

Ricky has a crush on Dierks.  She keeps her ringer on at all times just in case he calls.

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