Texas-born troubadour Owen Temple has spent decades mining the landscapes of America — its geography and heart — for songs that resonate with both the open road and the intimate details of everyday life. Known for his blend of folk sensibility and honky-tonk punch, Temple's music captures the rugged beauty of small towns, family ties, and moments of quiet revelation. From his breakout General Store album in the late '90s, through critically acclaimed releases like Dollars and Dimes and the concept album Rings on a Tree, to 2025's Weathered, Temple has built a catalog of deeply reflective music that spans nearly three decades. His songs have been performed and recorded by Gretchen Peters, Hal Ketchum, Paul Cauthen, The Band of Heathens, Cory Morrow, Roger Creager, Kelley Mickwee, Jamie Lin Wilson, Adam Carroll, and Walt Wilkins. Through 2026 he has released a steady series of singles, each paired with an original watercolor he painted himself for the single covers. Those songs come together on Closer, Says Love — produced by Gordy Quist, his 9th studio album and his first album of new songs since Rings on a Tree.
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Owen Temple plays Texas country, alt-country, and Americana, blending folk sensibility and honky-tonk storytelling. Follow Owen Temple on Mood.
Owen Temple was born in Kerrville, Texas, and is based in Austin, Texas.
His catalog spans nearly three decades and includes acclaimed concept albums like Dollars and Dimes and Rings on a Tree, alongside his release Weathered.
