Mark Chesnutt

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 alongside his dad, Mark embraced his father’s influence one set at a time and to begin making a name for
himself. In 1989, he was signed to MCA Nashville and his list of accolades tells the rest of his story. With the release of his first single Too Cold At Home, Mark established himself as one of country’s most authentic and talented vocalists. He won the CMA Horizon Award attracting the attention of country legend [and Mark’s greatest mentor] George Jones, who introduced him as A boy from Beaumont, Texas who is the real deal. That recognition and initial success opened the door to offer Mark his chance of a lifetime, to do what he loved most sing country music for country fans; this time, on a national level.

Mark’s dedication paid off. He devel oped a true blue fan base. Fans, he confides, are the reason for my success. His fans helped his records to climb the charts one right after the other making him one of Billboard’s Ten Most-Played Radio Artists of the e90’s. Mark’s singles were some the decade’s most memorable; from the fun tempo Bubba Shot The Jukebox to emotional ballad I’ll Think Of Something. Mark is easily identified for his string of hits including Brother Jukebox, Blame It On Texas, Old Flames Have New Names, Old Country, It Sure Is Monday, Almost Goodbye, I Just Wanted You To Know, Going Through The Big D, It’s A Little Too Late, Gonna Get A Life, and one of his biggest, I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing; a song that held its position at the top of the charts for four consecutive weeks.
Known as one of the industry’s hardest-working concert performers, maintaining a hefty tour schedule and steady presence in front of his fans, Mark’s dedication to deliver live music is unsurpassed. Mark has been on the road since 1990. Whether you hear Mark Chesnutt with a new release on the radio, or see his face on the cover of a new CD, folks can always find Mark doing what he was born to do: playing. The clubs and honky tonks are home for me; it’s comfortable and I’m always with friends, says Chesnutt.