Ronnie Bowman Biography
Ronnie Bowman is an American singer and composer of bluegrass music. Besides his solo albums, he is known for his work with the Lonesome River Band. Released Starting Over in 2003, with Don Cook producing several songs. He was also assisted by Tyminski, Jerry Douglas, and Barry Bales (all from Union Station), Ron Stewart, and Steve Gulley.
Ronnie Bowman Age
Ronnie Bowman was born in Mount Airy, North Carolina on July 9, 1961. He is 58 years as of 2019.
Ronnie Bowman Family
A native of Mount Airy, North Carolina, Bowman sang gospel music from age three until his late-teens. He sang in his family band with his four sisters, playing churches in North Carolina and Virginia.
Ronnie Bowman Wife
He is married to his wife Garnet. However, he likes to keep information regarding his marital life or if they have children with his wife.
Ronnie Bowman Career
In 1988, Bowman joined the bluegrass band The Lost and Found and performed with them for two years. From 1990 until 2001, he was then vocalist and a bass player in the Lonesome River Band, with bandmates Sammy Shelor, Dan Tyminski, and Tim Austin.
Their 1991 album Carrying the Tradition was named the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) 1991 Album of the Year. Cold Virginia Night, released in 1994, featured appearances by Alison Krauss, Del McCoury, and Tony Rice.
Bowman released Starting Over in 2003, with Don Cook producing several songs. He was also assisted by Tyminski, Jerry Douglas, and Barry Bales (all from Union Station), Ron Stewart, and Steve Gulley.
His 2006’s It’s Gettin’ Better All The Time in Nashville with members of his group The Committee: Wyatt Rice (guitar), Andy Hall (resonator guitar), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle, vocals), and Garnet Imes Bowman (vocalist and Ronnie’s wife). Special guests included Del McCoury, Rob McCoury, Ronnie McCoury, Dan Tyminski, Don Reno, and John Jarvis.
Songwriting
Bowman wrote “Nobody to Blame” with Stapleton and Barry Bales, and “Outlaw State of Mind” with Stapleton and Jerry Salley for Chris Stapleton’s Traveller album. Lee Ann Womack included Bowman’s song “The Healing Kind” (co-written with Greg Luck) on the album I Hope You Dance (album).
Bowman’s song “It’s Getting Better All the Time” (co-written with Don Cook) was recorded by Brooks & Dunn. He and Stapleton also wrote “Never Wanted Nothing More” which Kenny Chesney included on his album Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates.
Ronnie Bowman Band
Band of Ruhks
Besides Bowman, the Band of Ruhks includes two other former Lonesome River Bandmates: Don Rigsby and Kenny Smith. Ralph Stanley provided vocals on the song “Coal Minin’ Man.” The band got their name from the ancient Persian word for a warrior’s chariot. Bowman frequently performs with Dan Tyminski, with whom he played in the Lonesome River Band.
Ronnie Bowman Net Worth
Bowman is a singer and composer of bluegrass music. His primary source of income is his musical career. However, his estimated net worth is still under review but will be updated as soon as it is clear.
Awards
Bowman has been awarded the following IBMA awards:
- Male Vocalist of the Year in 1995, 1998, and 1999
- 1995 Album of the Year for Cold Virginia Night
- 1995 Song of the Year for “Cold Virginia Night”
- 1999 Song of the Year for “Three Rusty Nails”
- 1999 Gospel Performance of the Year for “Three Rusty Nails.”
Ronnie Bowman Songs
Solo albums
- 1994: Cold Virginia Night (Rebel)
- 1998: The Man I’m Tryin’ to Be (Sugar Hill)
- 2002: Starting Over (Sugar Hill)
- 2005: It’s Gettin’ Better All the Time (Koch Nashville)
With the Lonesome River Band
- 1991: Carrying The Tradition (Rebel)
- 1994: Old Country Town (Sugar Hill)
- 1996: One Step Forward (Sugar Hill)
- 1998: Finding The Way (Sugar Hill)
Frequently Asked Questions About Ronnie Bowman
Who is Ronnie Bowman?
Bowman is an American singer and composer of bluegrass music. Besides his solo albums, he is known for his work with the Lonesome River Band.
How old is Ronnie Bowman?
He is 58 years and was born in Mount Airy, North Carolina on July 9, 1961.
How tall is Ronnie Bowman?
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Is Ronnie Bowman married?
He is married to his wife Garnet. However, he likes to keep information regarding his marital life or if they have children with his wife.
How much is Ronnie Bowman’s worth?
Bowman is a singer and composer of bluegrass music. His primary source of income is his musical career. However, his estimated net worth is still under review but will be updated as soon as it is clear.
How much does Ronnie Bowman make?
According to our reliable sources, his annual estimated salary is yet to be updated.
Where does Ronnie Bowman live?
Because of security reasons, he has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Ronnie Bowman dead or alive?
He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Ronnie Now?
He is still pursuing his career in music.
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