Trending Now - Bluegrass and Country Music Icon Ronnie Bowman Dies at 64

WHO:

Ronnie Bowman was a preeminent bluegrass singer and former member of Lonesome River Band.

Ronnie Bowman, bluegrass singer and songwriter

Chris Stapleton, country artist

Kenny Chesney, country artist

George Strait, country artist

Garnet Imes Bowman, wife of Ronnie Bowman

Chassidy Bowman, daughter of Ronnie Bowman

WHAT:

Ronnie Bowman was renowned for co-writing songs recorded by top country stars, including George Strait.

Ronnie Bowman died at age 64

He was involved in a motorcycle accident

He succumbed to injuries sustained in the motorcycle accident

Co-wrote Chris Stapleton's song "Nobody to Blame"

Co-wrote Kenny Chesney's song "Never Wanted Nothing More"

WHERE:

Ashland, Tennessee, location of the motorcycle accident

Vanderbilt Hospital, where he died

WHEN:

Bluegrass Today announced Ronnie Bowman's death on March 22nd, 2026.

Ronnie Bowman died on March 22nd, 2026

The motorcycle accident occurred on March 21st, 2026

WHY:

Cause of death was injuries from the motorcycle accident

HOW:

Rushed to Vanderbilt Hospital following the motorcycle accident

(UPDATED March 24, 2026 09:28 UTC)

Bluegrass music has lost a legend, as Ronnie Bowman, a preeminent singer and former member of the Lonesome River Band, passed away on March 22, 2026. He was renowned for co-writing songs that were recorded by some of the biggest names in country music, including George Strait. The news of his death was announced by Bluegrass Today early this morning.

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(UPDATED March 23, 2026 23:41 UTC)

Bluegrass singer and songwriter Ronnie Bowman has passed away at the age of 64 after succumbing to injuries from a motorcycle accident that occurred last Tuesday in Ashland, Tennessee. He was rushed to Vanderbilt Hospital, where he died on March 22. Bowman was known for co-writing hits like Chris Stapleton's "Nobody to Blame" and Kenny Chesney's "Never Wanted Nothing More."