Wade Bowen's 'Bowen Musicfest' Raises Over $500,000 For Local Waco Nonprofits

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WADE BOWEN celebrated the return of his annual charity concert, BOWEN MUSICFEST, in his hometown of WACO, TX this past weekend, APRIL 9th and 10th. The event, which took place on the campus of BAYLOR UNIVERSITY at McCLANE STADIUM’s TOUCHDOWN ALLEY, benefitted the BOWEN FAMILY FOUNDATION, raising more than $500,000 for local nonprofits.  

PARKER McCOLLUM, DEANA CARTER, LAINEY WILSON and SHENANDOAH joined BOWEN as performers over the run of the fest. The weekend wrapped with the “WADE BOWEN & FRIENDS ALL STAR JAM,” which featured JOSH ABBOTT, WILLIAM CLARK GREEN, CASEY DONAHEW, STONEY LARUE, JAMIE LIN WILSON, LEE ROY PARNELL, RANDY ROGERS, CLEDUS T. JUDD, WILLIAM BECKMANN and CODY JINKS.  

“When we launched our annual BOWEN MUSICFEST and BOWEN CLASSIC golf tournament, I never dreamed that we’d still be at it 20 years and millions of dollars later,” said BOWEN. “I’m so proud of the way my family, friends and hometown continue to step up with hearts and hands to help make WACO a better place. At the BOWEN FAMILY FOUNDATION, we believe that music heals, and I can’t wait to see the good we can do for the community with the funds raised thanks to this incredible group of musicians.”  

To date, the event and foundation has raised more than $6 million for beneficiaries including MARCH OF DIMES WACO, CASA OF McLENNAN & HILL COUNTIES, CITY OF WEST DISASTER RELIEF, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WACO, INSPIRACION, THE MENTORING ALLIANCE and more.

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