TEXAS RED DIRT COUNTRY SINGER-SONGWRITER WADE BOWEN ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM
THE VERSION OF ME YOU GET TO BE RELEASED SEPTEMBER 25
SINGLE “PEOPLE LIKE US” OUT NOW; WATCH LYRIC VIDEO HERE AND LISTEN HERE
(Photo Credit: Cameron Gott)
Nashville, TN (June 12, 2026) – Today, Texas red dirt country singer-songwriter, Wade Bowen, announced his eleventh studio album, The Version Of Me You Get, to be released on September 25, 2026 via Thirty Tigers. The ten-track record, co-produced alongside longtime friend Sean McConnell, will show fans an unexpected side of Bowen filled with gritty, vulnerable lyrics and a rootsy, soulful sound. Pre-order the album, vinyl, and limited-edition items: https://wadebowen.ffm.to/tvomyg-eu.
The Version Of Me You Get was created all on Bowen’s terms, with songs that reflect his upbringing and lifestyle. Unlike his traditional album process, he ultimately ended up archiving the project and didn’t feel ready to share it with the world until now.
“I didn’t really know what I was looking for when I first made this record. When it was finished, life picked up, and other plans came together. The timing never quite lined up, and it just sat there,” shared Bowen. “It wasn’t until recently that I pulled it back out. Honestly, it felt more relevant than it did back then. The last few years – personally and career-wise – made the songs land in a different way. Like I was hearing them for the first time. There’s a lot on this record – love, struggle, redemption, vulnerability. I’m glad it finally found its time.”
Timed to the album announcement, Wade is also releasing the second single off the project titled “People Like Us.” The whiskey-slow, twangy track highlights the humble family values that Bowen was raised on and his “down home” way of living, as the chorus sings, “The only thing we wanna own us, a little piece of land and a handshake you can trust. Yeah, people like us.” Listen HERE and watch the lyric video HERE.
“People Like Us” follows Wade’s recently released reflective single “Rain,” which continues to build strong momentum at radio and across the Country and Americana charts. Watch the official video here: https://youtu.be/1YWQTkTEpYQ. Both releases set the tone for The Version Of Me You Get with their raw, captivating storytelling. See below for the album’s full tracklisting.
The Version Of Me You Get Tracklist:
- Rain
- Burned In The Fire
- People Like US
- Weight On The Levee
- Turpentine
- Better Left Alone
- One More One Last Time
- The Garden
- Hard World
- The Version Of Me You Get
Bowen is currently on the road performing his new releases and well-known hits with a steady stream of tour dates and festivals across the U.S. He’ll also join fellow Texas singer-songwriter Koe Wetzel for a handful of performances later this year. Check out a full list of upcoming shows below:
Saturday, June 13 – 11th Street Cowboy Bar – Bandera, TX
Monday, June 15 – Thursday, June 18 – Boots On The Beach – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Friday, June 19 – Greek Brothers Oyster Bar & Grill – El Camp, TX
Saturday, June 20 – Camp Margaritaville Resort – Galveston, TX
Tuesday, June 23 – Marty B’s – Bartonville, TX
Friday, June 26 – Revolution Music Room – Little Rock, AR
Saturday, June 27 – TEXARKANA AIR SHOW – Texarkana, AR
Saturday, July 4 – Nelson Wolff Stadium – San Antonio, TX
Saturday, July 11 – House Pasture Cattle Co. – Concan, TX
Friday, July 17 – Hochatown Saloon – Broken Bow, OK
Friday, July 31 – Liberty Theater – Tyler, TX
Saturday, August 1 – July Fest – Gun Barrel City, TX
Wednesday, October 28 – Red Rocks Amphitheater – Morrison, CO **w/ Koe Wetzel
Friday, October 30 – Cooks Garage – Lubbock, TX **w/ Koe Wetzel
To stay up-to-date on Bowen’s current and upcoming projects, please visit: https://wadebowen.com/ and follow him on Instagram @wadebowen and Facebook.
About Wade Bowen: Two decades and more than 4,000 shows into his career, Texas Troubadour Wade Bowen remains one of the most respected voices in Texas country and Red Dirt music. A contemporary of artists like Miranda Lambert, Cody Johnson, and Casey Donahew, Bowen has helped shape the modern Texas music landscape while continuing to carry it forward. In 2025, he earned five Texas Regional Radio Music (T3R) Awards, including Male Vocalist of the Year and Single of the Year for the third consecutive year.
With ten studio albums, multiple live records, and 36 #1 Texas radio songs, Bowen continues to evolve while staying grounded in Texas roots. His 2024 album Flyin’ further cemented his reputation as a Red Dirt leader. Performing more than 200 shows annually with his band – the biggest sounding four-piece you’ve ever heard – Bowen continues to build his career the same way he always has; through standout songs, a powerful live show, and the kind of staying power that only comes from years on the stage.
