JIMMY BOWEN & FRIENDS | TV MUSIC SERIES
Americana/Bluegrass artist Jimmy Bowen is a highly acclaimed musician, singer/songwriter. His years in the industry has garnered him high praise and respect from his fans and music industry peers. Jimmy Bowen & Friends is a 13-week, half-hour live music series featuring Jimmy, his band, and a special guest artist each week. To mention a few, Jimmy has hosted Jake Hoot (The Voice winner), John Schneider (Dukes of Hazzard), Cody McCarver (Confederate Railroad) and many others!
Jimmy Bowen & Friends is syndicated nationwide.
SEASON EIGHT | April - June 2024
EPISODE 92 | Andy Griggs
Original airdate April 1, 2024.
Country hitmaker Andy Griggs ("You Won't Ever Be Lonely," "She's More") talks growing up in Louisiana, digging through the trash for the words of his first #1 hit, and the origin of his hit "She Thinks She Needs Me" (written by Jimmy's bass player, Sonny LeMaire of Exile.) He then performs both "She Thinks She Needs Me" and "You Won't Ever Be Lonely."
EPISODE 93 | Karissa Ella
Original airdate April 8, 2024.
Jimmy welcomes up-and-comer Karissa Ella to the stage to perform her new "I Hope Heaven's Like" from her EP titled PERSONAL. She then shares her first experience as a CMA Fest artist before perforrming her fan-favorite release, "Well Tequila."
EPISODE 94 | Sons of the Beach
Original airdate April 15, 2024.
Grab your sunglasses, kick off your shoes and enjoy the classic Carolina beach music of singer Steve Jarrell and the Sons of the Beach; they perform their songs "I've Still Got Sand in My Shoes" and "Southern Belle," share their history with the Beach Boys and their place in the Beach Music Hall of Fame.
EPISODE 95 | Dylan Altman
Original airdate April 22, 2024.
Having made his mark in Nashville as a #1 hit songwriter, Dylan shares about his journey from New Jersey to Music City, the impact of a well-placed “WHOA!” on the writing of “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” for Jake Owen, and what it’s like to have your song go to the top of the charts with a superstar like Jason Aldean. He then performs both his hit with Owen as well as his three-week #1, Aldean’s “Take a Little Ride.”
EPISODE 96 | American Blonde
Original airdate April 29, 2024.
The dynamic duo that is American Blonde — Natalia (Nata) and Christina (Tinka) Morris — share their charm and talent as they talk growing up in the bluesy terrain of Mississippi, working with country legend Jeff Cook of the group Alabama, and the role of social media on their careers before performing "Dust on My Wings" and their brand-new single, "You Look Better on the Way Out."
EPISODE 97 | David Turner
Original airdate May 6, 2024.
David Turner blends his love for music and his talents in ventriloquism for a one-of-a-kind performance with “Stella,” her lovely dedication of the Tammy Wynette classic “Stand By Her Man,” and a surprise appearrance by special guest “Willie Nelson” performing his hit landmark hit, “Always On My Mind.”
EPISODE 98 | Tony Jackson
Original airdate May 13, 2024.
Tony Jackson shares his journey of serving in the Marine Corps and how this paved the way to his own musical career. He discusses how Vince Gill and Randy Travis have influenced his career, then performs “Do You Remember Country Music,” which he recorded with the legendary Travis, as well as the song “They Lived It Up.”
EPISODE 99 | Girls Next Door
Original airdate May 20, 2024.
A hearty “Welcome Back!” to the Girls Next Door! After first breaking through on the country charts with their hits, “Slow Boat to China” and “"Love Will Get You Through Times of No Money,” the ladies are back to perform both those as well as one from their brand-new project, “When the Water’s Down.”
EPISODE 100 | Jim Lauderdale
Original airdate May 27, 2024.
Grammy-winner Jim Lauderdale tells about his journey working with the bluegrass legend Del McCoury and performs his song “My Favorite Place” with Jimmy’s crack band. He also updates us on his collaboration with the Po Ramblin’ Boys before sharing a classic rendition of his song,“I’m the Lucky Loser.”
EPISODE 101 | Jenny Tolman
Original airdate June 3, 2024.
Jimmy welcomes Jenny Tolman to the show with a classic blend of crisp country and spirited old-soul style; with her songs, "I Know Some Cowboys" and "Till My Tank is Empty," Jenny brightens the stage with her fresh take on vintage country music.
EPISODE 102 | Po’ Ramblin’ Boys
Original airdate June 10, 2024.
With a fresh enthusiasm for traditional bluegrass, the Grammy-nominated group joins Jimmy Bowen onstage, authentically carrying the torch with new classics including "Only So Good at Being Good" and "Wanderers Like Me." Jimmy also saddles up with his band for a fresh and unique country take on the pop hit, "Lady," by the Little River Band.
EPISODE 103 | Paul Overstreet
Original airdate June 17, 2024.
Two-time Grammy award-winner for "Love Can Build a Bridge" (The Judds) and "Forever and Ever Amen" (Randy Travis), Paul Overstreet is a legendary songwriter and artist; he performs his first #1 song as an artist, "Daddy's Come Around to Mama's Way of Thinkin'," and then his #1 hit for Keith Whitley, "When You Say Nothing at All."
EPISODE 104 | Best of Season Eight
Original airdate June 24, 2024.
Enjoy a look back at highlights from Season 8 from "Jimmy Bowen and Friends" as we share some of our favorite performances from Jimmy Bowen, Andy Griggs, Dylan Altman, American Blonde, Jim Lauderdale, and Paul Overstreet. (Filmed at the Troubadour Theatre in Nashville, TN. | Season Eight | Episode 104; original airdate September 23, 2024.)