Dave Owens grew up with country music in Plattsburg Mo.  During his career he worked a lot of Hap Peebles tours, backing many artists such as George Morgan, Wanda Jackson, Tex Williams, Johnny Western, Lefty Frizzell and many others. He was a member of Charlie Louvin’s band, David Houston, Diana Trask, and would play bass on the road occasionally for Hank Junior. He has traveled with many of the artists in Nashville and was even a member of a troop that included TV Comedian Morey Amsterdam. He has done some recording sessions for such artists as Wynn Stewart, Peggy Sue, Sonny Wright, Sheb Wooley, Jerry Wallace and others. Dave has backed Leona Williams, Ferlin Huskey, Jan Howard, Darrell McCall, and many more. Dave currently serves on the board for the Missouri Country Music Hall of Fame. In 1995, Dave was the recipient of the Entertainer of the Year at the Central Country News Awards. Dave Owens is also a Grammy nominee for a collaboration cd called "Jukebox Saturday Night" and most recently, Dave was inducted into the Missouri Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005! Dave is also a member of the western swing group the Jazzabillies.