Brent Rowan (born May 28, 1956, in Waxahachie, Texas) is an American session musician and record producer who works primarily in country music. Active since the 1970s, Rowan began working with John Conlee through the recommendation of record producer Bud Logan. Rowan first played on Conlee's "Friday Night Blues", and later became the only guitarist for Conlee's recordings.[1]
Brent Rowan | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 28, 1956 Waxahachie, Texas |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Session musician Record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 1980–present |
He also played guitar for Alabama, Alan Jackson, Chris LeDoux, Clay Walker, Confederate Railroad, and others.[2] In 1989, Rowan was awarded Guitarist of the Year by Academy of Country Music.[3]
Rowan produced Joe Nichols' Man with a Memory.[4] He has also produced for McHayes, Julie Roberts, and Blake Shelton.[5]
Selected discography edit
| Year | Artist/Band | Album | Contribution | RIAA Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Deborah Allen | Let Me Be the First | Electric Guitar | |
| 1987 | K.T. Oslin | 80's Ladies | Acoustic & Electric Guitar | |
| 1990 | Mark Chesnutt | Too Cold At Home | Acoustic and Electric Guitar | Platinum[6] |
| 1991 | Tanya Tucker | What Do I Do With Me | Electric Guitar | Platinum[7] |
| 1992 | Chris LeDoux | Whatcha Gonna Do With A Cowboy | Acoustic & Electric Guitar | |
| 1997 | The Kinleys | Just Between You And Me | Electric Guitar | |
| 1998 | Brian Wilson | Imagination | guitar, mandolin and sitar |
References edit
- ^ Seida, Linda. "Brent Rowan biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ "Biography". Brent Rowan. Archived from the original on 26 February 2017. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ Kingsbury, Paul (2004). The encyclopedia of country music: the ultimate guide to the music. p. 461.
- ^ Stark, Phyllis (1 February 2003). "Nashville Scene". Billboard. p. 39.
- ^ Childs, Zac (22 December 2009). "Brent Rowan: Nashville Trail Blazer". Vintage Guitar. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
- ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved 2019-02-21.