Nashville, TN – March 29, 2024 – Last night (3/28), Texas born and raised country singer-songwriter Wade Bowen kicked off the 2024 season for the defending World Series champions, the Texas Rangers, by delivering a heartfelt performance of the National Anthem at the season opener against the Chicago Cubs. The crowd erupted in cheer as Bowen’s name was announced, with continuous waves of ovation as each powerful note was delivered.
“I’ve been a Rangers fan my entire life, so performing the Anthem at the Season Opener was an absolute dream come true for me. And an unbelievable honor of a lifetime,” said Wade. “Opening Day, unveiling of the World Championship banner and having the trophy there.. Just all of it was a day I truly will never forget for as long as I live.”
As an exclusive moment for the 40,000+ crowd at Globe Life Field, Bowen debuted his gritty new song “Nothin but Texas” off his forthcoming album, Flyin, to be released on May 10th. A fitting anthem for the Texas-based team, the bluesy track spotlights Wade’s unwavering love for his home state, the attitude that it has given him, as well as how it has influenced his diverse musical tastes from ZZ Top to Blues to George Strait. Listen to “Nothin But Texas” HERE and pre-order Flyin HERE.
The accomplished singer-songwriter kicked off the week by winning Male Vocalist of the Year, Single of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year at the 2024 T3R Awards, marking the second year in a row that Bowen took home all three awards. These highly regarded Texas radio recognitions solidify Wade’s commitment to his career and true passion for his craft, continuing to perform over 200 shows a year while releasing over a dozen records that each put his gifted songwriting and incomparable vocals on display.
To find out details on Wade’s upcoming tour dates and projects, please visit: https://wadebowen.com/ and follow him on Instagram @wadebowen and Facebook.
About Wade Bowen: Two decades and more than 4,000 shows into his career, Wade Bowen has become synonymous with country music, songwriting, and captivating live performances, and for good reason. An artistic descendant of American icons like Guy Clark, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Robert Earl Keen and more, Bowen is an important voice in a legacy of Texas troubadours stretching back more than 50 years. Texas Radio agrees, as he scored Male Vocalist of the Year, Single of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year at the 2024 T3R Awards, marking the second year in a row that Bowen took home all three awards.
Revered as one of the genre’s finest and most authentic modern voices, Bowen’s approach is rooted in tradition, but also stands on the creative cutting edge. His focus remains on writing unique songs with a literary quality and shifting his sonic territory to match his life. More than a dozen albums have shown his musical diversity – including nine studio sets, four live collections, and an ongoing series of buddy-country hits with fellow Texan, Randy Rogers. On May 10th, the singer-songwriter will release his tenth studio album, Flyin, showcasing his diverse musical range and hard-hitting songwriting, as well as a cast of respected features that add unique elements throughout. Bowen has already released the first single from the album titled “Rainin on Me,” which has an up-tempo Eagles-inspired sound and reminds Bowen of the type of music he listened to growing up.
Bowen continues to perform more than 200 dates a year across the U.S., solidifying his dedication to connecting with fans through his live performances. There is no slowing down for the road warrior either, with a steady stream of festivals and tour dates lined up for 2024, including a special run in his hometown of New Braunfels, TX alongside long-time friend and collaborator, Miranda Lambert.
A philanthropist at heart, Bowen founded the Bowen Family Foundation, which has helped children and families in and around central Texas by raising more than $6 million for beneficiaries including March of Dimes Waco, CASA of McLennan and Hill Counties, City of West Disaster Relief, Boys & Girls Clubs of Waco, Inspiración, The Mentoring Alliance, and more.
