Before the holidays, well-wishers and hardy revelers gathered at BMI’s Music Row offices Wednesday, December 19 to cheer one of Nashville’s most beloved singer/songwriters, Ronnie Bowman. A premier bluegrass vocalist and longtime BMI songwriter, Bowman co-penned Kenny Chesney’s recent No. 1 hit “Never Wanted Nothing More” with good friend and fellow versatile talent Chris Stapleton.
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Ronnie Bowman shows off his new Takamine.
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BMI’s Jody Williams (right) welcomes Sony ATV’s Troy Tomlinson (left) to the party.
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Producer and hit songwriter Buddy Cannon displays his signature homemade cup. Pictured are (l to r): Sony ATV’s Troy Tomlinson, BMI’s Jody Williams, Ronnie Bowman, Buddy Cannon and BMI’s Shelby Kennedy.
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Troy Tomlinson entertains both the crowd and the honorees. Pictured are (l to r): BMI’s Jody Williams, Sony ATV’s Troy Tomlinson, singer/songwriter Ronnie Bowman, producer/songwriter Buddy Cannon and Kenny Chesney.
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BMI’s Jody Williams (left) and Kenny Chesney (right) pause for a photo.
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Talented, kind and hilarious: Ronnie Bowman is a Nashville favorite. Pictured are (l to r): BMI’s Jody Williams, Sony ATV’s Troy Tomlinson, co-writer Chris Stapleton, producer Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney and BNA’s Clay Bradley.
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Pictured are (l to r): Don Cook, Ronnie Bowman and manager Don Light.
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Pictured are (l to r): Sony ATV’s Troy Tomlinson, BMI’s Jody Williams, Chris Stapleton, Ronnie Bowman and Kenny Chesney.
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Good friends and frequent collaborators Ronnie Bowman (left) and Chris Stapleton (right) get together for a hug and a photo.
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The big group paused for a final shot. Pictured are (l to r): Sony ATV’s Troy Tomlinson, BMI’s Jody Williams, co-writers Chris Stapleton and Ronnie Bowman, producer Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney and BNA’s Clay Bradley.
Photos by John Russell
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