Nashville, TN – September 15, 2023 – Today, red dirt country singer-songwriter Wade Bowen, who recently won Texas Male Vocalist of the Year among other notable recognitions at the T3R Awards, released a powerful new single, “Lovin’ Not Leavin'”. Filmed in scenic locations across the Southwest, the accompanying music video for the single debuted with CMT earlier this week, giving fans a surprise sneak peak of Bowen’s latest release and his signature storytelling prowess. You can watch the video HERE and stream/download the track HERE.
Produced by Wade, “Lovin’ Not Leavin'” is a Bowen track through-and-through with huge dynamics that push his vocals to his limit and play into his biggest strengths sonically. His first co-write with GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter Casey Beathard (Eric Church, Kenny Chesney), the single tells a sentimental story about a gypsy spirit who finds the one to settle them down. The cinematic official video brings the passionate lyrics to life, featuring Bowen’s wife and locations that are meaningful to his life.
“This is a Wade Bowen song….big, slow, dynamic and full of passion,” Bowen said. “It’s these types of songs that are my favorite to write and sing. There’s no better feeling than being a rambling soul who finally finds the one who settles ya down. We spend most of our lives thinking it’s not possible. Then boom… you’re knocked on your ass ’cause it does. God bless the women who love a gypsy soul… this song is for you.”
In addition to music, Wade is also passionate about giving back to the community through his Bowen Family Foundation, which has raised more than $6M to-date. At the end of August, the singer-songwriter hosted his annual invite-only Bowen Invitational golf tournament, which raised nearly $1M for the Bowen Family Foundation. The tournament was a lot of golf, with a little bit of music too, featuring performances by Robert Earl Keen, among others.
With more than 4,000 shows under his belt, Wade is currently in the midst of a tour to round out the year. See below for the full list of upcoming stops:
- Friday, September 15th – Saint Jo, TX – Red River Station BBQ
- Thursday, September 21st – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note
- Friday, September 22nd – La Vista, NE – Astro Theater
- Saturday, September 23rd – Garnett, KS – North Lake Park
- Thursday, September 28th – Cape Girardeau, MO – Show Me Center
- Friday, September 29th – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
- Saturday, September 30th – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center
- Thursday, October 5th – Corpus Christi, TX – American Bank Center Selena Auditorium
- Friday, October 6th – San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center
- Saturday, October 7th – Lubbock, TX – United Supermarkets Arena
- Sunday, October 8th – Ennis, TX – Stars Over Texas Music Festival 2023
- Friday, October 13th – Belville, TX – Austin County Fair Convention & Expo
- Thursday, October 26th – Hays, KS – Fox Theatre – Hays, Kansas
- Friday, November 10th – Chicago, IL – Joe’s on Weed Street
- Saturday, November 11th – Indianapolis, IN – 8 Seconds Saloon
- Friday, December 8th – Webster, TX – Rowdy’s Dance Hall
Up next, Wade will release a follow up track later this Fall and then will be working on his forthcoming album, expected early 2024. To stay up-to-date on Wade’s current and upcoming projects, please visit: https://wadebowen.com/ and follow him on Instagram @wadebowen and Facebook.
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About Wade Bowen: Twenty years 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 this year’s T3R Awards, along with a #1 hit for his foot-stomping, signature country-rock single “Honky Tonk Roll.”
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. A dozen albums have shown his musical diversity – including six studio sets, two live collections, a gospel album and an ongoing series of buddy-country hits with fellow Texan, Randy Rogers.
A road warrior, Bowen continues to perform more than 200 dates a year across the U.S., with a slew of sold-out shows already under his belt for 2023, further solidifying his dedicated fanbase.
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.
