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Leslie Bowe is a soulful singer-songwriter rooted in Pittsburgh grit and Nashville tradition. After moving to Music City in 2017 to pursue a professional Country songwriting career, he quickly rediscovered the pull of performing his own music. A seasoned artist and storyteller, Leslie has released four independent albums. His sound blends the organic warmth of Country, Americana, Acoustic Soul, and retro Singer-Songwriter traditions.

As a songwriter, Leslie is a two-time honoree of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) member awards, winning their prestigious Evaluator Song of the Year award in 2020 and earning a nomination again in 2022. He’s also been recognized many times in NSAI’s "Top 40 Song Showcase in Honor of Bob Kingsley", EARS “Ones to Watch", and live song publisher pitch pick up selections.

Over the span of Leslie's band performing journey he has opened for artists like Patty Griffin, Ben Harper, UB40, and The Wailers. As a songwriter, Leslie has had his songs recorded and released by the Darrin Morris Band for the song, “I Can Drink in This Bar” which peaked at #8 on the Texas Internet Radio Chart(TIRC), #11 on the American Country Music Chart (ACM) and #17 on the Texas Country Music Chart (TCM); Artist Kevin Herchen for the song, “Betcha”; Artist Matthew Wayne for the song, “Can't Put into Words", and more coming! Leslie is also an active part of the Nashville creative music scene playing at writer rounds in popular venues around town such as the iconic Bluebird Cafe, the Commodore Grille, BNA Arrivals to Music City stage, Bobby’s Idle Hour, the Musicians Corner in Nashville’s Centennial Park concert series, and many more venues and signature writer rounds. In 2024, Leslie co-authored The Songwriter’s Guide to Protecting Your Songs and Collecting Your Money—a resource for independent writers navigating the modern music industry in the collection of songwriting royalties.

Most recently, Leslie was selected to perform as a “Writer To Watch” for the 2025 Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival to be held in the legendary town of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. He was selected out of many songwriters that submitted for the opportunity. The “Writers On The Rise” songwriters were judged by a panel of Nashville Music industry representatives: Lee Krabel, VP of Publishing SMACK Songs, Casey Le'Vasseur, A&R/Artist Management 3 Ring Circus Music & Anthony Smith, Hit Songwriter/Producer. Leslie is honored to have been chosen for such an incredible opportunity, and is excited to play his songs at this year's festival that will be held the weekend of November 7-9, 2025.

Leslie’s work is honest, heartfelt, and deeply human—music made to feel, not just hear. Whether performing live, writing for others, or building his catalog, he continues to chase the kind of timeless songwriting that leaves a mark. Fresh. Honest. Soulful

Website: www.lesliebowe.com

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