title: Brent Rowan
text: # Brent Rowan
  
  Brent Rowan (born May 28, 1956 in Waxahachie, Texas) is an American session musician and record producer who works primarily in country music. Active since the 1970s, Rowan began working with John Conlee through the recommendation of record producer Bud Logan. Rowan first played on Conlee's "Friday Night Blues", and later became the only guitarist for Conlee's recordings.
  
  He also played guitar for Alabama, Alan Jackson, Chris LeDoux, Clay Walker, Confederate Railroad, and others. In 1989, Rowan was awarded Guitarist of the Year by Academy of Country Music.
  
  Rowan produced Joe Nichols' Man with a Memory. He has also produced for McHayes, Julie Roberts, and Blake Shelton.
  
  ## Selected discography
  
  | Year | Artist/Band | Album | Contribution | RIAA Certification |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 1984 | Deborah Allen | Let Me Be the First | Electric Guitar | |
  | 1987 | K.T. Oslin | 80's Ladies | Acoustic & Electric Guitar | |
  | 1990 | Mark Chesnutt | Too Cold At Home | Acoustic and Electric Guitar | Platinum |
  | 1991 | Tanya Tucker | What Do I Do With Me | Electric Guitar | Platinum |
  | 1992 | Chris LeDoux | Whatcha Gonna Do With A Cowboy | Acoustic & Electric Guitar | |
  | 1997 | The Kinleys | Just Between You And Me | Electric Guitar | |
  