Mark Chesnutt is one of Countrys true musical treasures. Critics have
hailed him as a classic Country singer of the first order and some of
Country musics most elite entertainers from George Jones to George
Strait echo this sentiment. Mark Chesnutts stature is easily gauged; he
has 14 No. 1 hits, 23 top ten singles, four platinum albums and five gold
records. Country music critics and fans alike need look no further when
it comes to Country music basics. If you ask Mark Chesnutt hell tell you,
Its the music that has kept me around this long. In a world that
sometimes confuses style with substance, Mark Chesnutt possesses
both. Remaining true to himself as a traditional country artist while still
keeping up with the ever-changing country landscape, Mark has a
knack for picking great songs; delivering them with his world-class
vocals; and with real heart-felt emotion. Mark has set the bar for his
generationnot just for his being a consistent hit maker, but because of
his love of genuine country music. Mark Chesnutts personal integrity as
well as his principal to record a genuine country song has made him a
fixture on radio and in the honky tonks. 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
fathers influence and began making a name for himself. Mark sang
covers by Lefty, Merle, George, and Waylon to develop his unmatched
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 Chesnutts raw talent. 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 countrys most authentic and
talented vocalists. He 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 mostsing 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 didnt see home for ten months, with exception of a day or a
day-and-a-half, then, it was right back out again. Marks dedication paid
off. He developed a fan base that is true blue which in turn helped his
records climb the charts one right after the other; making him one of
Billboards ten most-played radio artists of the 90s. Marks singles were
some the decades most memorable; from the fun tempo Bubba Shot
The Jukebox to emotional ballad Ill 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, Its A Little Too Late, Gonna Get A Life, and one of his biggest, I Dont
Want To Miss A Thing which held its position at the top of the charts for
four consecutive weeks. All the recorded highlights he has emassed
take a back seat, however, to his first love. Mark Chesnutt lives for the
stage. I just make records because I want people to come see my show,
he says with a grin. Just listening to music is great, he says, but Ive got
to be out there on stage making it. Fans who have seen him perform
agree. Known as one of the industrys hardest-working concert
performers, maintaining a hefty tour schedule and steady presence in
front of his fans, Marks dedication to deliver live music is unsurpassed.
Mark has been on the road since 1990. His last tour Rockin Roadhouse
Tour with friends Tracy Lawrence and Joe Diffie wrapped last summer.
This year, you will find Mark doing what he was born to do, touring and
playing the clubs and honky tonks across our great nation. Clubs and
honk tonks are home for me; its comfortable and Im always with friends,
says Chesnutt. His tour theme is SavinThe Honky Tonk and if Mark
Chesnutt is on the stage, then we can be assured that the Honky Tonk
is alive and well, no matter what part of the country Mark Chesnutt is
playing in. 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 Ill feel that way decades from now.
Married since 1992, Mark and Tracie Chesnutt are the loving parents of
three boys, Waylon, Casey, and Cameron.
hailed him as a classic Country singer of the first order and some of
Country musics most elite entertainers from George Jones to George
Strait echo this sentiment. Mark Chesnutts stature is easily gauged; he
has 14 No. 1 hits, 23 top ten singles, four platinum albums and five gold
records. Country music critics and fans alike need look no further when
it comes to Country music basics. If you ask Mark Chesnutt hell tell you,
Its the music that has kept me around this long. In a world that
sometimes confuses style with substance, Mark Chesnutt possesses
both. Remaining true to himself as a traditional country artist while still
keeping up with the ever-changing country landscape, Mark has a
knack for picking great songs; delivering them with his world-class
vocals; and with real heart-felt emotion. Mark has set the bar for his
generationnot just for his being a consistent hit maker, but because of
his love of genuine country music. Mark Chesnutts personal integrity as
well as his principal to record a genuine country song has made him a
fixture on radio and in the honky tonks. 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
fathers influence and began making a name for himself. Mark sang
covers by Lefty, Merle, George, and Waylon to develop his unmatched
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 Chesnutts raw talent. 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 countrys most authentic and
talented vocalists. He 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 mostsing 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 didnt see home for ten months, with exception of a day or a
day-and-a-half, then, it was right back out again. Marks dedication paid
off. He developed a fan base that is true blue which in turn helped his
records climb the charts one right after the other; making him one of
Billboards ten most-played radio artists of the 90s. Marks singles were
some the decades most memorable; from the fun tempo Bubba Shot
The Jukebox to emotional ballad Ill 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, Its A Little Too Late, Gonna Get A Life, and one of his biggest, I Dont
Want To Miss A Thing which held its position at the top of the charts for
four consecutive weeks. All the recorded highlights he has emassed
take a back seat, however, to his first love. Mark Chesnutt lives for the
stage. I just make records because I want people to come see my show,
he says with a grin. Just listening to music is great, he says, but Ive got
to be out there on stage making it. Fans who have seen him perform
agree. Known as one of the industrys hardest-working concert
performers, maintaining a hefty tour schedule and steady presence in
front of his fans, Marks dedication to deliver live music is unsurpassed.
Mark has been on the road since 1990. His last tour Rockin Roadhouse
Tour with friends Tracy Lawrence and Joe Diffie wrapped last summer.
This year, you will find Mark doing what he was born to do, touring and
playing the clubs and honky tonks across our great nation. Clubs and
honk tonks are home for me; its comfortable and Im always with friends,
says Chesnutt. His tour theme is SavinThe Honky Tonk and if Mark
Chesnutt is on the stage, then we can be assured that the Honky Tonk
is alive and well, no matter what part of the country Mark Chesnutt is
playing in. 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 Ill feel that way decades from now.
Married since 1992, Mark and Tracie Chesnutt are the loving parents of
three boys, Waylon, Casey, and Cameron.