# Wade Bowen's Texas Music Journey

> Wade Bowen re-releases his 2006 album Lost Hotel for its 20th anniversary, celebrating his Texas country legacy.
- Title: Wade Bowen's Texas Music Journey · Rolling Stone | Shortify
- Summary: Wade Bowen re-releases his 2006 album Lost Hotel for its 20th anniversary, celebrating his Texas country legacy. Wade Bowen releases a deluxe edition of his…
- Keywords: wade bowen, lost hotel, texas country music, seattle, nfl, flyin, Wade, Bowen's, Texas, Music, Journey, Rolling Stone
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-features/wade-bowen-interview-texas-music-1235647498
- Author: Josh Crutchmer
- Published: 2026-10-25T13:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: wade bowen, lost hotel, texas country music, seattle, nfl, flyin
## Wade Bowen's 2020 Struggle
Wade Bowen faced vocal cord issues and canceled shows after his nephew's suicide in 2018.

> The timing just wasn’t right for it
## Shelved Album
Bowen and Sean McConnell shelved their 2020 album after finishing it during the pandemic.

> Dang, this record’s better than I remember
## 2024 Releases
Bowen released Flyin’ in 2024 and Hold My Beer, Vol. 2 with Randy Rogers.
## 2025 Re-release
Bowen re-released The Version of Me You Get in September 2025 after six years.

> I love this record so much, because it’s as vulnerable and raw and intimate as I have ever been
## Texas Country Legacy
Bowen rose to prominence with love songs and two-step numbers in the Texas country scene.
## 2026 Anniversary
Lost Hotel hits its 20th anniversary in November 2026 with a deluxe edition.
## Key takeaway

Wade Bowen releases a deluxe edition of his 2006 album Lost Hotel to mark its 20th anniversary, highlighting his impact on Texas country music.