
From the tender age of three, Ronnie Bowman
has been performing music. Starting in a family band
playing churches in North Carolina and Virginia, he
eventually joined the acclaimed Bluegrass band The
Lost & Found. Shortly after Ronnie joined The Lonesome
River Band, and became a participant in the band’s
recording of "Carrying the Tradition"; an album that was
named the International Bluegrass Music Association’s
(IBMA) Album of the Year in 1991.
It wasn't long before Ronnie Bowman became
a household name in the Bluegrass community. With
the release of an additional four albums as a member of
the Lonesome River Band, Ronnie also recorded four
solo projects. He has been awarded IBMA Male Vocalist
of the Year three times, has twice earned the IBMA
song of the Year award ("Three Rusty Nails", and "Cold
Virginia Night"), and was awarded the Gospel Performance
of the Year award for "Three Rusty Nails". As a
songwriter Ronnie has earned a great deal of respect not
only among Bluegrass professionals, but also in Country
Music. Both Brooks & Dunn, and Kenny Chesney have
brought Ronnie Bowman originals to #1, and Lee Ann
Womack also included a song by Ronnie on the multiplatinum
selling album "I hope you Dance".
Ronnie Bowman has achieved remarkable
heights in his musical career as an award-winning
Bluegrass songwriter and vocalist, and a respected,
successful writer in Country music. Continuing to play
the festivals that endear him to the music he loves, (and
has contributed so much to over the years) remains an
important focal point for him.