COUNTY LIFE
Monty Dawson earns a shot at recording a single
Julie and Monty Dawson of Bowie on the “red carpet” at the Oct. 15 Texas Country Music Association Awards. (Courtesy photo)
By DANI BLACKBURN
dani@postoakmedia.net
Local Texas country artist Monty Dawson is heading to the recording studio this month after receiving the surprise of a lifetime at the Texas Country Music Awards on Oct. 15.
The unsuspecting Dawson was awarded the first ever Texas Country Music Association Artist’s Scholarship. The scholarship will cover the costs for recording, production, distribution and promotion of one single.
“I have never recorded anything because it costs a lot of money, and I’m just a poor kid from Bowie. I make a decent living playing music, and I never worried about recording anything. I never thought my songs were that good, but the TCMA thinks they’re awesome,” said Dawson.
The singer/songwriter was clueless of the award until his name was called. He thought he was at the awards just to enjoy the experience, so he was left in shock.
“It is pretty hilarious to watch the video back because I had no clue what to say,” said Dawson. “My band was there and they all knew, my wife knew, everybody knew and I had no clue. I talked to my band after and they all laughed at me.”
The 42-year-old was born and raised in Bowie. He was one of two sons to Butch and Kay Dawson and grew up listening to his dad play guitar.
Read the full feature in the weekend News.
Get an early start celebrating mom by enjoying the Mom’s Night Out Sip & Stroll With Me downtown Bowie, Texas from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 2 with a chance to win a free gift basket full of goodies at each participating location.
Weather permitting, the Stark family will provide horse-drawn carriage rides on the beautiful historic brick streets for guests.
Join us for another fun downtown “mini-open house” event starting at 5 p.m. along with the added fun of pop-up vendors.
Read about all the participating merchants for this week’s Sip & Stroll With Me in the May 1 Bowie News.
Get ready, Bowie the Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con is back and bigger than ever for its second annual event on May 3 at the Bowie Public Library.
Running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this annual celebration of comics, pop culture, and creativity is a can’t-miss event for fans of all ages.
This year’s Mini-Con will feature an exciting lineup of vendors, artists and authors, along with a bounce house, video game tournament and costume contest. Attendees can enjoy free comic books while exploring a variety of geeky goods, delicious food/drinks and more.
Whether you’re a superhero fan or just looking for a fun community event for all ages or to take the family out to, there’s a little something for everyone.
Don’t forget your costume, join us for a day of fun, fandom and free comics. Follow Bowie Texas Freakz & Geekz on social media or join the discord at BTXFG.Carrd.co.
Members of the Stoneburg Volunteer Fire Department will serve up its annual fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 3 at the Bowie Community Center, 413 Pelham Street.
Dinner includes fish with all the trimmings, served for donations only.
There will be a prize drawing for a Pitboss Savannah Pellet Grill and a custom built ARIS Rifle 5.56 NATO. Tickets are $10. To buy tickets call Bill Prater at 841-0263, Chad Long at 531-2711 or Chad Gerlach at 531-0726.
Donations may be sent to Stoneburg VFD, c/o Chad Gerlach, 9954 FM 1816, Bowie, TX 76230.
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