Ronnie Bowman
Ronnie Bowman (born July 9, 1961) is an American bluegrass singer and songwriter from Mount Airy, North Carolina. He began singing gospel at age three in his family band, performing in churches in North Carolina and Virginia.
In 1988 he joined The Lost and Found for two years. From 1990 to 2001 he was the vocalist and bass player in the Lonesome River Band, alongside Sammy Shelor, Dan Tyminski, and Tim Austin. Their 1991 album Carrying the Tradition won IBMA Album of the Year. The 1994 album Cold Virginia Night featured appearances by Alison Krauss, Del McCoury, and Tony Rice.
Bowman released Starting Over in 2003, with Don Cook producing several tracks and contributions from Tyminski, Jerry Douglas, Barry Bales (from Union Station), Ron Stewart, and Steve Gulley. In 2006 he released It’s Gettin’ Better All The Time in Nashville with his group The Committee (Wyatt Rice, Andy Hall, Jeremy Garrett, Garnet Imes Bowman). Special guests included Del McCoury, Rob McCoury, Ronnie McCoury, Dan Tyminski, and John Barlow Jarvis.
He co-wrote songs for Chris Stapleton’s Traveller, including “Nobody to Blame” (with Stapleton and Barry Bales) and “Outlaw State of Mind” (with Stapleton and Jerry Salley). Lee Ann Womack recorded his “The Healing Kind” on I Hope You Dance. His “It’s Getting Better All the Time” was recorded by Brooks & Dunn. He also co-wrote “Never Wanted Nothing More” with Stapleton, which Kenny Chesney included on Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates.
The Band of Ruhks includes Bowman along with former Lonesome River Bandmates Don Rigsby and Kenny Smith. Ralph Stanley provided vocals on the song “Coal Minin’ Man.” The band’s name comes from an ancient Persian word for a warrior’s chariot. Bowman often performs with Dan Tyminski.
Bowman has IBMA awards to his name. His work continues through performances and studio projects. ronniebowman.com
This page was last edited on 2 February 2026, at 06:39 (CET).