Mark Chesnutt Biography

Mark Chesnutt is a genuine musical gem in Country music. Critics have lauded him as a true classic country vocalist, and some of the genre's most illustrious performers, like George Jones and George Strait, agree. Mark Chesnutt's renown is undeniable. He has 14 No. 1 songs, 23 top 10 singles, four platinum albums, and five gold albums under his belt, and he has a busy tour schedule year after year. When it comes to Country music essentials, critics and lovers alike need to go no farther. Chesnutt has set the standard for his generation and others who will follow in his footsteps, influencing the music of today's country music newcomers and the new country music format with his distinctive voice. The personal integrity of Mark Chesnutt was merged. According to music writer Robert K. Oermann, "Mark Chesnutt brought honky-tonk music its soul back." “I called Chesnutt the hillbilly messiah when he first emerged on a dry musical landscape in 1990.” According to Oermann. “I still feel that way now, and I'll continue to feel that way for decades.” Mark Chesnutt continues to conserve and commemorate the magnificent works of the sculpting pioneers, George Jones, and Waylon Jennings, to bring music from the honky tonks straight back to where country music originated, some twenty-odd years later. Chesnutt began his career at the honky-tonks of Beaumont, Texas, where he learned from his father, Bob Chesnutt, a performer, record collector, and vintage country music lover. Mark accepted his father's influence one set at a time while playing alongside him and began to carve out a reputation for himself. Mark performed versions of Lefty, Merle, George, and Waylon Jennings to hone his unmistakable crowd-pleasing rapport and genuine country flair. Bob Chesnutt frequently visited Nashville to record and get recognition. When Mark was just 17, he began bringing him along to record. This young country artist gained notoriety after nearly a decade of recording on regional labels. Mark Chesnutt's raw talent was recognized by Music Row execs who came to hear him on his home territory in Texas. He joined MCA Nashville in 1989, and his list of accomplishments explains the rest of his life. Mark established himself as one of the country's most honest and gifted vocalists with the release of his first hit, "Too Cold At Home." After winning the CMA Horizon Award, country veteran [and Mark's biggest mentor] George Jones presented him as "a youngster from Beaumont, Texas who is the genuine deal." Mark's perseverance paid off. He gained a devoted following. “Fans are the cause for my success,” he admits. His followers helped him to become one of Billboard's Ten Most-Played Radio Artists of the 1990s, as his singles climbed the charts one after the other. From the upbeat "Bubba Shot The Jukebox" to the melancholy ballad "I'll Think Of Something," Mark's tracks were among the most memorable of the decade. Mark is best known for his string of hits, which include "Brother Jukebox," "Blame It On Texas," "Old Flames Have New Names," "Old Country," "It Sure Is Monday," "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," which remained at the top for weeks. All of Chesnutt's recorded achievements pale in comparison to his first love: performing on stage. Mark Chesnutt lives to perform on stage. With a grin, he explains, "I simply produce recordings because I want people to come to my concert." “It's wonderful to record music for people to just listen to music,” he adds, “but I have to be out there on stage producing it.” Fans who have witnessed him perform concur. Mark's devotion to delivering live music is unparalleled. As one of the industry's hardest-working concert performers, he keeps a full tour schedule and a constant presence in front of his fans. Since 1990, Mark has been on the road. Mark Chesnutt can always be seen doing what he was born to do performing, whether it's on the radio with a new release or on the cover of a new CD. Chesnutt adds, "The clubs and honky tonks are my home; it's cozy and I'm always among pals." Mark and Tracie Chesnutt have been married since 1992 and have three sons, Waylon, Casey, and Cameron.

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