Night Owl Country Band

Night Owl Country Band is a 12-time Independent Music Award-winning, Nashville-recording, nationally touring band from Columbus, IN. Celebrating their 10th year in 2025, they perform outlaw, modern, and traditional country with their many years of experience and family style harmony. Their originals include Sweet, Sweet Woman, Somewhere in the Country, Country To The Bone, and Cool Gentle Wind, recorded at Nashville’s Song City Studios and Hilltop Studios.

They’ve played major venues such as the Grand Ole Opry, 8 Seconds Saloon, Kentucky Opry (headliner), Ole Red Gatlinburg, Cowboys of Dothan, and more. They have backed Wade Hayes, Tom Wopat, Barry Williams (“Greg Brady”), and have worked with artists including David Frizzell, 'Cooter' Ben Jones, Whey Jennings, John Schneider, David Allan Coe, Chris Kroeze, Trent Tomlinson, and TV celebrities Turtleman, Moonshiner Jerry Benson, Rupert, JJ Walker, and more.

The band hosts the Who’s Hoo Independent Country Countdown and Who’s Hoo Country Music Awards, and frequently appears on Life Style Live, Brown County Hour (WFHB), and KORN Country 100.3’s KORN Jam.

In May 2026, they signed with JPS Productions for booking and management, opening new opportunities for their brand. Night Owl proudly represents Southern Indiana and is a member of the International Singer-Songwriter’s Association and the Country Music Association.

Achievements:

International Singer Song Writer's Association Awards:

2019 Band Of The Year

2020 Single of the Year Award for “Made in America”

2022 Album Of The Year for “Off The Tracks”

2019 Josie Music Award winner for Album of the Year "Here To Somewhere"

2021 Unique Beatz Radio UB Superstar Music Award

2022 Edinburgh Pixy Theatre ‘Footlights Of Fame’ Award

"Somewhere in the Country" Tour Accolades:

Somewhere in the Country hit #1 on Indie Chart - Oct. 12, 2024.

2024 FPCM Media Awards Recommended Band of the Year Award

2024 Elite Music Awards Single of the Year Nominee

2025 Tour Accolades:

2025 Infinity Music Awards Traditional Band of the Year Award

2025 Elite Music Awards Single of the Year Award for “Sweet, Sweet Woman”

2026 World Entertainment Awards Best Country Song Nominee - “Sweet, Sweet Woman”

2026 Music Star Awards Band of the Year

“The Night Owl Country Band brings a sincerity to their new release- they have cred in the country music business.”

— Tom Wopat, 'Luke Duke' (Dukes of Hazzard)

“The true beauty of music is that it connects people, and The Night Owl Country Band is great at what they do”

— Jerry Benson, 'Moonshiners'

“Night Owl Country Band is Ye Ye Ye Live Action! Come Get Ya Some!!!”

— Ernie Brown Jr. 'Turtleman' and Shelby Stanga 'Swamp Man'

“I had the pleasure of working with the Night Owl Country Band. Great band and the nicest folks you could spend a day with. Be sure to catch their show when you get a chance”

— Wade Hayes, '90's Billboard Chart topper