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BIOGRAPHY Mark was born September 6, 1963. He has been a part of the Country Music industry since the 1980's . If you ask Mark Chesnutt, he’ll tell you, “It’s the music that has kept me around this long.” Mark has remained true to himself as a ''traditional'' country artist while still keeping up with the ever-changing country landscape. Mark has a knack for picking popular songs and delivering them with real heart-felt emotion. He has set an example for his generation—not just for his being a consistent hit maker, but because of his love of traditional country music. Mark Chesnutt’s approach to the country industry has made him a well recognized musician on radio and in the honkytonks. Chesnutt got his start in the honky-tonks of Beaumont, Texas , learning from his father, Bob Chesnutt, a singer, record collector, and major fan of classic country music. Playing along side his dad, one set at a time, Mark embraced his father’s influence and began making a name for himself. Mark sang covers by Merle Haggard , George Jones , and Waylon Jennings to develop his crowd-pleasing rapport and his authentic country style. Bob Chesnutt often traveled to Nashville to record and to broaden his exposure. He began taking Mark along to record when he was just 17. After nearly a decade of recording on regional labels, word got out about this young country vocalist. Music Row Executives came to hear Mark on his own Texas turf and recognized the depth of Mark Chesnutt’s raw talent. In 1989 , he was signed to MCA Nashville. With the release of his first single, “Too Cold At Home,” Mark established himself as one of country’s popular vocalists. Although his first hit was extremely neotraditional, subsequent songs were more mainstream Contemporary Country. Mark won the CMA Horizon Award getting the attention of country legend George Jones who stated “This boy from Beaumont, Texas is the real deal.” That recognition and initial success opened the door to give Mark the chance to do what he enjoyed most— sing country music for country fans but this time, on a national level . “The first couple years it was non-stop.” Mark says. “I can remember one time during a tour, I didn’t see home for ten months, with exception of a day or a day-and-a-half, then, it was right back out again.” Mark’s dedication paid off. He developed a fan base, which in turn helped his records climb the charts one right after the other; making him one of Billboard’s ten most-played radio artists of the ‘90’s. Chesnutt surprised many fans in late 1998 when he recorded a Cover of Aerosmith 's recent hit, I Don't Want To Miss A Thing . As reported on American Country Countdown , Chesnutt first heard the song when his teenage daughter changed the presets on his truck radio. Chesnutt's version of this song was a #1 country hit for two weeks in February 1999 , and peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 . Mark Chesnutt is thankful for the success of his time spent recording in the studio, but prefers the stage. “I just make records because I want people to come see my show,” he says. “Just listening to music is great, but I’ve got to be out there on stage making it.” Mark is known as one of the industry’s hardest-working concert performers. He maintains a hefty tour schedule and steady presence in front of his fans. Mark’s dedication to deliver live music is very evident to the Country Music industry. Mark has been on the road since 1990 . His last tour Rockin’ Roadhouse Tour with friends Tracy Lawrence and Joe Diffie wrapped up in the summer of 2004 . Since, Mark has been doing what he loves to do, touring and playing the clubs and honky tonks across the United States. “Clubs and honky tonks are home for me; it’s comfortable and I’m always with friends,” says Chesnutt. His current tour theme is “Savin’The Honky Tonk”. “Mark Chesnutt gave honky-tonk music back its soul,” noted music critic Robert K. Oermann. “When he appeared on an arid musical landscape back in 1990 , I dubbed him the hillbilly messiah.” Oermann states. “I still feel that way today and I’ll feel that way decades from now.” Married since 1992 , Mark and Tracie Chesnutt are the loving parents of three boys, Waylon, Casey, and Cameron. Newly signed to Vivaton! Records, Mark released his debut single , “The Lord Loves The Drinkin’ Man ” in June. His latest album (produced with Jimmy Ritchey) entitled Savin’ The Honky Tonk hit shelves September 21, 2004. DISCOGRAPHY Mark's Hits ''Click On Song To View Lyrics''
Mark's Albums ''For further information about the following albums, click on the details link beside the album title''
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:05.21.2002
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:10.17.2000
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:09.23.1997
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