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| name = Erin Bowman
| image = Erin Bowman GMA Performance 2017.jpg
| image = Erin Bowman GMA Performance 2017.jpg
| caption = Erin Bowman performing on Good Morning America in 2017
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|08|11}}
| background = solo_singer
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| birth_place = [[Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey|Hamilton, New Jersey]], US
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|08|11}}
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| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]]
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|birth_place = [[Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey|Hamilton, New Jersey]], [[United States]]
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| occupation = Singer, songwriter
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| genre = {{hlist|[[pop music|Pop]]|[[contemporary R&B|R&B]]|}}
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| occupation = Singer, Songwriter
| instrument = [[singing|Vocals]]
| years_active = 2008–present
| years_active = 2008–present
| label = Independent
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| website = {{URL|www.erinbowmanmusic.com}}
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'''Erin Bowman''' (born August 11, 1990) is an American pop singer songwriter. She is an independent artist whose first single "Problem" debuted in the United States November 1, 2011.<ref name="Vogel">{{cite web|last=Vogel|first=Garrett|title=Erin Bowman One on One|url=http://www.elvisduran.com/pages/video/mainplayer.html?uri=channels/386862/1382453|work=Interview|publisher=Elvis Duran and the Morning Show|accessdate=6 January 2012}}</ref>
'''Erin Bowman''' (born August 11, 1990) is an American pop singer and songwriter. She is an independent artist whose first single "Problem" debuted in the United States on November 1, 2011.<ref name="Vogel">{{cite web|last=Vogel|first=Garrett|title=Erin Bowman One on One|url=http://www.elvisduran.com/pages/video/mainplayer.html?uri=channels/386862/1382453|work=Interview|publisher=Elvis Duran and the Morning Show|access-date=January 6, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714115151/http://www.elvisduran.com/pages/video/mainplayer.html?uri=channels%2F386862%2F1382453|archive-date=July 14, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Bowman was born on August 11, 1990 and raised in [[Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey]]. She attended [[Steinert High School]]. Bowman has been singing her whole life, at a variety of venues, including school performances, talent shows all over [[New Jersey]] including the Jersey shore, and malls in New Jersey and [[Pennsylvania]]. In eighth grade Bowman's choir teacher took notice and gave Bowman her first solo performance.<ref>{{cite web|last=Reich|first=Steven|title=Erin Bowman Interview|url=http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2009/06/erin-bowman-interview.html|work=Interview|publisher=Pokepress|accessdate=6 January 2012}}</ref> After graduating from high school, Bowman began going to [[New York City]] meeting with producers, auditioning for production companies and girl groups.<ref name=HamiltonPulse.com>{{cite web|last=Sabo|first=Michael A.|title=Fame Appears To Be Written In The Stars For Local Singer, Songwriter|url=http://hamiltonpulse.com/fame-appears-to-be-written-in-the-stars-for-local-singer-songwriter-p191-95.htm|publisher=HamiltonPulse.com|accessdate=22 December 2012}}</ref> She started working with a producer in New York and began writing and recording original music at the age of 18.<ref name="Dose.ca" />
Bowman was born on August 11, 1990, and raised in [[Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey]]. She attended [[Steinert High School]], graduating in 2008.<ref>Angermiller, Michelle Amabile. [http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7702130/songwriter-erin-bowman-living-the-oscar-life-academy-awards "Songwriter Erin Bowman Talks Oscars Sync, Performing on ''Good Morning America'' & More"], ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', February 26, 2017. Accessed October 2, 2017. "It will be a huge moment for the Hamilton, N.J., native – and she can’t wait to watch.... This victory has been a long time coming since Bowman graduated Steinert High School in 2008 and headed off to New York City to pursue her musical dreams."</ref> Bowman has been singing her whole life, at a variety of venues, including school performances, talent shows all over [[New Jersey]] including the Jersey shore, and malls in New Jersey and [[Pennsylvania]]. In eighth grade Bowman's choir teacher took notice and gave Bowman her first solo performance.<ref>{{cite web|last=Reich|first=Steven|title=Erin Bowman Interview|url=http://pokepress.blogspot.com/2009/06/erin-bowman-interview.html|work=Interview|date=June 13, 2009|publisher=Pokepress|access-date=January 6, 2012}}</ref> After graduating from high school, Bowman began going to New York City meeting with producers, auditioning for production companies and girl groups.<ref name=HamiltonPulse.com>{{cite web|last=Sabo|first=Michael A.|title=Fame Appears To Be Written In The Stars For Local Singer, Songwriter|url=http://hamiltonpulse.com/fame-appears-to-be-written-in-the-stars-for-local-singer-songwriter-p191-95.htm|publisher=HamiltonPulse.com|access-date=December 22, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140304184342/http://hamiltonpulse.com/fame-appears-to-be-written-in-the-stars-for-local-singer-songwriter-p191-95.htm|archive-date=March 4, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> She started working with a producer in New York and began writing and recording original music at the age of 18.<ref name="Dose.ca" />


==Music career==
==Music career==
At the age of 18, Erin Bowman was commuting to New York City writing and recording her music.<ref name=Dose.ca>{{cite web|title=Erin Bowman Live!|url=http://dose.clubzone.com/events/521338/las_vegas/Erin-Bowman-Live.html|publisher=Canada.com|accessdate=22 December 2012}}</ref> Composer David Wolfert,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://davidwolfert.com/site/index.html|title=david wolfert: composer|work=davidwolfert.com}}</ref> working a few doors down from the studio, overheard one of Bowman's tracks. Wolfert, at that time, was looking for a female singer for [[List of Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles episodes|Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles]]: The twelfth season of the [[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]] animated series, and approached Bowman. She agreed to sing the opening theme song "[[List of Pokémon theme songs|"Battle Cry (Stand Up!)]]"<ref name="Vogel"/>" along with "Black and White" for [[List of Pokémon: Black & White episodes|''Pokémon: Black & White'']], and "I Believe In You" for ''[[Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. These Pokémon episodes are aired regularly on national TV through the [[Cartoon Network]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Cartoon Network|url=http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/search/index.html?keywords=pokemon|work=Pokemon|publisher=Cartoon Network|accessdate=11 January 2012}}</ref>
At the age of 18, Bowman was commuting to New York City writing and recording her music.<ref name=Dose.ca>{{cite web|title=Erin Bowman Live!|url=http://dose.clubzone.com/events/521338/las_vegas/Erin-Bowman-Live.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130119105538/http://dose.clubzone.com/events/521338/las_vegas/Erin-Bowman-Live.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 19, 2013|publisher=Canada.com|access-date=December 22, 2012}}</ref> Composer David Wolfert,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://davidwolfert.com/site/index.html|title=david wolfert: composer|work=davidwolfert.com|access-date=December 26, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921174407/http://davidwolfert.com/site/index.html|archive-date=September 21, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> working a few doors down from the studio, overheard one of Bowman's tracks. Wolfert, at that time, was looking for a female singer for [[List of Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles episodes|''Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles'']], the twelfth season of the ''[[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]]'' animated series, and approached Bowman. She agreed to sing the opening theme song, "[[List of Pokémon theme songs|Battle Cry (Stand Up!)]]"<ref name="Vogel"/>" along with "Black and White" for [[List of Pokémon: Black & White episodes|''Pokémon: Black & White'']], and "I Believe in You" for ''[[Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
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Erin Bowman launched her solo career on November 1, 2011 by releasing her debut single "Problem"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRALCgMeAhI&list=PL50E5889129ADE8B3&index=2|title=Erin Bowman - Problem (Official Video)|work=YouTube}}</ref> to [[top 40 radio]] in the United States. The first radio station to play “Problem” on a full-time basis was [[Sirius XM]] channel 3, [[20 on 20]], where it became a top 5 requested song in less than 4 weeks.<ref name="HamiltonPulse.com"/> In early 2012 Bowman began doing promotional tours throughout the United States that included live performances and radio interviews. Some of Bowman's first stops were [[Z100FM|Z100 New York]]<ref name="Vogel"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elvisduran.com/pages/video/mainplayer.html?uri=channels/386862/1382453|title=Video Player|work=Elvis Duran and the Morning Show}}</ref> and Krave Las Vegas.<ref name="Dose.ca"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwyYRPU5Z7w&list=PL50E5889129ADE8B3&index=10|title=YouTube|work=youtube.com}}</ref> By the end of the summer Bowman had appeared in 10 states and 17 cities. She continued in the fall on tour with "Erin Bowman's School of Pop Tour" performing in over 20 schools throughout the mid-atlantic states. Erin Bowman's second single, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQLnHpKH14k "King Boy"], was released in June 2013 and became the fifth most played song on Sirius XM's 20 on 20 for the year.<ref>{{cite web|title=File-O-Facts Erin Bowman|url=http://www.hangout.altsounds.com/features/166388-file-o-facts-erin-bowman.html|work=Erin Bowman|publisher=altSounds.com|accessdate=17 July 2014}}</ref>


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Bowman launched her solo career on November 1, 2011, by releasing her debut single "Problem"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRALCgMeAhI&list=PL50E5889129ADE8B3&index=2|title=Erin Bowman – Problem (Official Video)|work=YouTube}}</ref> to [[top 40 radio]] in the United States. The first radio station to play "Problem" on a full-time basis was [[Sirius XM]] channel 3, [[20 on 20]], where it became a top 5 requested song in less than 4 weeks.<ref name="HamiltonPulse.com"/> In early 2012, Bowman began doing promotional tours throughout the United States that included live performances and radio interviews. Some of Bowman's first stops were [[Z100FM|Z100 New York]]<ref name="Vogel"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elvisduran.com/pages/video/mainplayer.html?uri=channels/386862/1382453|title=Video Player|work=Elvis Duran and the Morning Show|access-date=December 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714115151/http://www.elvisduran.com/pages/video/mainplayer.html?uri=channels%2F386862%2F1382453|archive-date=July 14, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> and Krave Las Vegas.<ref name="Dose.ca"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwyYRPU5Z7w&list=PL50E5889129ADE8B3&index=10|title=YouTube|work=youtube.com}}</ref> By the end of summer, Bowman had appeared in 10 states and 17 cities. She continued in the fall with 'Erin Bowman's School of Pop Tour' performing in over 20 schools throughout the Mid-Atlantic states. Bowman's second single, "King Boy", was released in June 2013 and became the fifth most played song on Sirius XM's 20 on 20 for the year.<ref>{{cite web|title=File-O-Facts Erin Bowman|url=http://www.hangout.altsounds.com/features/166388-file-o-facts-erin-bowman.html|work=Erin Bowman|publisher=altSounds.com|access-date=July 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140708052437/http://hangout.altsounds.com/features/166388-file-o-facts-erin-bowman.html|archive-date=July 8, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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The success of “King Boy” led to recording with many producers in 2014, and in the spring she released [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x6cS7kcWmA “Hey Summer”], which made a major impact in a number of local markets.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stockbridge|first1=Kathy|title=93Q'a Summer Jam Rocks Papermill Island|url=http://upstatelive.com/2014/07/21/93qs-summer-jam-rocks-papermill-island/|website=www.UpStateLive.com|publisher=UpStateLive|accessdate=21 July 2014}}</ref> In the fall Erin co-wrote and recorded [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_fwtxcZfZo “Keep Me Warm”], which was picked up by [http://www.ispot.tv/ad/7uEF/mcdonalds-mccaf-white-chocolate-warm-up-to-winter McDonald’s for their McCafe White Chocolate Mocha TV Commercial] that first aired on the 7th game of the World Series, and continued to run on national TV for the remainder of the year and received airplay at 3 radio formats: AC ([[Adult Contemporary]]), [[Hot AC]], and [[Top 40 (radio format)|Top 40]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Angermiller|first1=Michele|title=Hamilton Resident Erin Bowman's "Keep Me Warm" is Featured in McDonald's Commercial|url=http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2014/12/hamilton_resident_erin_bowmans_song_keep_me_warm_is_highlighted_in_mcdonalds_commercial.html|website=www.nj.com|publisher=The Times of Trenton|accessdate=28 December 2014}}</ref>


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The success of "King Boy" led to recording with many producers in 2014, and in the spring she released "Hey Summer", which made a major impact in a number of local markets.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stockbridge|first1=Kathy|title=93Q'a Summer Jam Rocks Papermill Island|url=http://upstatelive.com/2014/07/21/93qs-summer-jam-rocks-papermill-island/|website=www.UpStateLive.com|publisher=UpStateLive|access-date=July 21, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729231055/http://upstatelive.com/2014/07/21/93qs-summer-jam-rocks-papermill-island/|archive-date=July 29, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the fall, Bowman co-wrote and recorded "Keep Me Warm", which was picked up by McDonald's for their McCafe White Chocolate Mocha TV commercial<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ispot.tv/ad/7uEF/mcdonalds-mccaf-white-chocolate-warm-up-to-winter|title = McDonald's McCafé White Chocolate TV Commercial, 'Warm up to Winter'}}</ref> that first aired on the 7th game of the World Series, and continued to run on national TV for the remainder of the year and received airplay on 3 radio formats: AC ([[Adult Contemporary]]), [[Hot AC]], and [[Top 40 (radio format)|Top 40]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Angermiller|first1=Michele|title=Hamilton Resident Erin Bowman's "Keep Me Warm" is Featured in McDonald's Commercial|url=http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2014/12/hamilton_resident_erin_bowmans_song_keep_me_warm_is_highlighted_in_mcdonalds_commercial.html|website=www.nj.com|date=December 28, 2014|publisher=The Times of Trenton|access-date=December 28, 2014}}</ref> In 2014, she recorded an EP titled ''Is Anybody Listening to Me?'', but it was never officially released.
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In the summer of 2016, Bowman was signed to Kobalt Publishing and released “Good Time Good Life”, were it debuted on NBC’s "This Is Us"’, opened an episode of CBS’s "Hawaii Five-0", was featured in Target’s Thanksgiving national TV campaign, and selected by The Academy of Motion PIcture Arts and Sciences to drive The Oscars 2017 promo aired on ABC TV network.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Angermiller|first1=Michele|title=Erin Bowman Talks Oscars Sync, Performing on 'Good Morning America' & More|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7702130/songwriter-erin-bowman-living-the-oscar-life-academy-awards|website=Billboard.com|publisher=Billboard-Hollywood Reported Media Group|accessdate=4 September 2017}}</ref>


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[[File:Erin Bowman-Record Archive, Rochester, NY Photo -Aaron Winters.jpg|thumb|left|Erin Bowman at Record Archive, Rochester, NY Photo by Aaron Winters]] In the summer of 2016, Bowman was signed to [[Kobalt Music Group|Kobalt Publishing]] and released "Good Time Good Life" where it debuted on [[NBC]]'s ''[[This Is Us (TV series)|This Is Us]]'', opened an episode of [[CBS]]'s ''[[Hawaii Five-0 (2010 TV series)|Hawaii Five-0]]'', was featured in [[Target Corporation|Target]]’s Thanksgiving national TV campaign, and selected by [[The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] to drive [[The Oscars]] 2017 promo aired on the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] TV network.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Angermiller|first1=Michele|title=Erin Bowman Talks Oscars Sync, Performing on 'Good Morning America' & More|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7702130/songwriter-erin-bowman-living-the-oscar-life-academy-awards|website=Billboard.com|publisher=Billboard-Hollywood Reported Media Group|access-date=September 4, 2017}}</ref>
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2017 is a ground breaking year for Erin Bowman, where she made her national TV debut performing “Good Time Good Life” on ABC’s Good Morning America, followed up with a performance on The Radio Disney Music Awards, and Live With Kelly & Ryan.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Mahbub|first1=Mufsin|title=Erin Bowman Enjoying the Good Times of Being an Independent Artist|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/erin-bowman-enjoying-the-good-times-of-being-an-independent_us_5952afeee4b0326c0a8d0bdf|website=huffingtonpost.com|publisher=HuffPost|accessdate=4 September 2017}}</ref>

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In 2017, Bowman made her national TV debut performing "Good Time Good Life" on ABC's ''[[Good Morning America]]'', followed by a performance on the [[Radio Disney Music Awards]] and ''[[Live with Kelly and Ryan]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Mahbub|first1=Mufsin|title=Erin Bowman Enjoying the Good Times of Being an Independent Artist|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/erin-bowman-enjoying-the-good-times-of-being-an-independent_us_5952afeee4b0326c0a8d0bdf|website=huffingtonpost.com|date=June 27, 2017|publisher=HuffPost|access-date=September 4, 2017}}</ref>

In 2019, Bowman released her debut EP, "Apartment 101". Written in her apartment in Los Angeles and recorded in London, ‘Apartment 101’ presented a new direction for Bowman with a down-to-earth, lyrically driven focus and beautifully shot videos for each song filmed from her very own apartment: Apartment 101. The release was support by Bowman's first U.S. tour of live performances at indie record stores, radio stations, and venues throughout the country.<ref name="American Songwriter">{{cite web |title=Erin Bowman Mixes Joni Mitchell, Gwen Stefani in "Apartment 101" |url=https://americansongwriter.com/erin-bowman-apartment-101-ep/ |website=American Songwriter |date=December 9, 2019 |publisher=American Songwriter |access-date=June 2, 2020}}</ref>


==Songwriting and influences==
==Songwriting and influences==
Bowman began writing and recording songs at the age of 18. Her first song, "Problem", was originally called "What Your Problem is" that aired on [[Bad Girls Club (season 4)|season 4]] episode 4 of ''[[Bad Girls Club]]'' in 2009 on the [[Oxygen Network]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Erin Bowman|url=http://www.ourstage.com/tracks/LXSCSZVDPNEW-what-your-problem-is?epk=true|work=What Your Problem Is|publisher=OurStage.com|accessdate=11 January 2012}}</ref> After her first song Bowman quickly moved on from writing chorus lyric ideas, to writing verse and chorus lyrics, to writing lyrics and melodies. Bowman's biggest influences include [[TLC (band)|TLC]], [[Spice Girls]], [[Britney Spears]], and [[Gwen Stefani]].<ref name="HamiltonPulse.com"/>
Bowman began writing and recording songs at the age of 18. Her first song, "Problem", was originally called "What Your Problem is" that aired on [[Bad Girls Club (season 4)|season 4]] episode 4 of ''[[Bad Girls Club]]'' in 2009 on the [[Oxygen Network]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Erin Bowman|url=http://www.ourstage.com/tracks/LXSCSZVDPNEW-what-your-problem-is?epk=true|work=What Your Problem Is|publisher=OurStage.com|access-date=January 11, 2012}}</ref> After her first song Bowman quickly moved on from writing chorus lyric ideas, to writing verse and chorus lyrics, to writing lyrics and melodies. Bowman's biggest influences include [[TLC (band)|TLC]], [[Spice Girls]], [[Britney Spears]], and [[Gwen Stefani]].<ref name="HamiltonPulse.com"/>


== References ==
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Erin Bowman
Erin Bowman performing on Good Morning America in 2017
Erin Bowman performing on Good Morning America in 2017
Background information
Born (1990-08-11) August 11, 1990 (age 34)
Hamilton, New Jersey, US
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2008–present
LabelsIndependent
Websitewww.erinbowmanmusic.com

Erin Bowman (born August 11, 1990) is an American pop singer and songwriter. She is an independent artist whose first single "Problem" debuted in the United States on November 1, 2011.[1]

Early life

[edit]

Bowman was born on August 11, 1990, and raised in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey. She attended Steinert High School, graduating in 2008.[2] Bowman has been singing her whole life, at a variety of venues, including school performances, talent shows all over New Jersey including the Jersey shore, and malls in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In eighth grade Bowman's choir teacher took notice and gave Bowman her first solo performance.[3] After graduating from high school, Bowman began going to New York City meeting with producers, auditioning for production companies and girl groups.[4] She started working with a producer in New York and began writing and recording original music at the age of 18.[5]

Music career

[edit]

At the age of 18, Bowman was commuting to New York City writing and recording her music.[5] Composer David Wolfert,[6] working a few doors down from the studio, overheard one of Bowman's tracks. Wolfert, at that time, was looking for a female singer for Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles, the twelfth season of the Pokémon animated series, and approached Bowman. She agreed to sing the opening theme song, "Battle Cry (Stand Up!)"[1]" along with "Black and White" for Pokémon: Black & White, and "I Believe in You" for Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Bowman launched her solo career on November 1, 2011, by releasing her debut single "Problem"[7] to top 40 radio in the United States. The first radio station to play "Problem" on a full-time basis was Sirius XM channel 3, 20 on 20, where it became a top 5 requested song in less than 4 weeks.[4] In early 2012, Bowman began doing promotional tours throughout the United States that included live performances and radio interviews. Some of Bowman's first stops were Z100 New York[1][8] and Krave Las Vegas.[5][9] By the end of summer, Bowman had appeared in 10 states and 17 cities. She continued in the fall with 'Erin Bowman's School of Pop Tour' performing in over 20 schools throughout the Mid-Atlantic states. Bowman's second single, "King Boy", was released in June 2013 and became the fifth most played song on Sirius XM's 20 on 20 for the year.[10]

The success of "King Boy" led to recording with many producers in 2014, and in the spring she released "Hey Summer", which made a major impact in a number of local markets.[11] In the fall, Bowman co-wrote and recorded "Keep Me Warm", which was picked up by McDonald's for their McCafe White Chocolate Mocha TV commercial[12] that first aired on the 7th game of the World Series, and continued to run on national TV for the remainder of the year and received airplay on 3 radio formats: AC (Adult Contemporary), Hot AC, and Top 40.[13] In 2014, she recorded an EP titled Is Anybody Listening to Me?, but it was never officially released.

Erin Bowman at Record Archive, Rochester, NY Photo by Aaron Winters

In the summer of 2016, Bowman was signed to Kobalt Publishing and released "Good Time Good Life" where it debuted on NBC's This Is Us, opened an episode of CBS's Hawaii Five-0, was featured in Target’s Thanksgiving national TV campaign, and selected by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to drive The Oscars 2017 promo aired on the ABC TV network.[14]

In 2017, Bowman made her national TV debut performing "Good Time Good Life" on ABC's Good Morning America, followed by a performance on the Radio Disney Music Awards and Live with Kelly and Ryan.[15]

In 2019, Bowman released her debut EP, "Apartment 101". Written in her apartment in Los Angeles and recorded in London, ‘Apartment 101’ presented a new direction for Bowman with a down-to-earth, lyrically driven focus and beautifully shot videos for each song filmed from her very own apartment: Apartment 101. The release was support by Bowman's first U.S. tour of live performances at indie record stores, radio stations, and venues throughout the country.[16]

Songwriting and influences

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Bowman began writing and recording songs at the age of 18. Her first song, "Problem", was originally called "What Your Problem is" that aired on season 4 episode 4 of Bad Girls Club in 2009 on the Oxygen Network.[17] After her first song Bowman quickly moved on from writing chorus lyric ideas, to writing verse and chorus lyrics, to writing lyrics and melodies. Bowman's biggest influences include TLC, Spice Girls, Britney Spears, and Gwen Stefani.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Vogel, Garrett. "Erin Bowman One on One". Interview. Elvis Duran and the Morning Show. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved January 6, 2012.
  2. ^ Angermiller, Michelle Amabile. "Songwriter Erin Bowman Talks Oscars Sync, Performing on Good Morning America & More", Billboard, February 26, 2017. Accessed October 2, 2017. "It will be a huge moment for the Hamilton, N.J., native – and she can’t wait to watch.... This victory has been a long time coming since Bowman graduated Steinert High School in 2008 and headed off to New York City to pursue her musical dreams."
  3. ^ Reich, Steven (June 13, 2009). "Erin Bowman Interview". Interview. Pokepress. Retrieved January 6, 2012.
  4. ^ a b c Sabo, Michael A. "Fame Appears To Be Written In The Stars For Local Singer, Songwriter". HamiltonPulse.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2014. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
  5. ^ a b c "Erin Bowman Live!". Canada.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
  6. ^ "david wolfert: composer". davidwolfert.com. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
  7. ^ "Erin Bowman – Problem (Official Video)". YouTube.
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