Don Bowman

Who was Don Bowman?

Don Bowman was an American country music singer, songwriter, comedian and radio host. He recorded for RCA Victor between 1964 and 1970, charting in the Top 40 with "Chit Atkins, Make Me a Star". Bowman worked at several radio stations, including KRZK in Branson, Missouri.

Bowman was born in Lubbock, Texas, United States, and was the original host of the radio show American Country Countdown. He hosted the show from its inception on October 6, 1973, through April 1978, after which Bob Kingsley took over as host.

In 1966, Bowman won Favorite Country Comedy Recording of the Year award from Billboard. In 1967 he was named Comedian of the Year by the Country Music Association.

Bowman's song "Wildwood Weed" later became a hit for Jim Stafford, peaking at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August, 1974.

Bowman died in June 2013.