She was born Bonnie Campbell in Blanchard, Oklahoma, United States.

[5] Owens had hits on the country chart in the early 1960s with the songs "Why Don't Daddy Live Here Anymore?"

[6] Bonnie Owens was named Female Vocalist of the Year in 1965 by the Academy of Country Music.

[3] From this point, Owens dedicated her time to Haggard's children and his career, touring with Merle's band The Strangers as a backup vocalist.

[3] On April 24, 2006, Owens died at the age of 76, in hospice for Alzheimer's disease.