Mark Wilson, a native of Great Falls, has a deep-rooted connection to the world of country music. His early exposure came through his father, who was a morning radio host on KMON AM. Mark's childhood home was filled with the sounds of his dad's band practicing for their weekend gigs. One of the pivotal moments in Mark's life was attending the State Fair in Great Falls in 1971. His father served as the emcee for all the concerts, granting Mark the opportunity to enjoy front-row seats for performances by artists like Anne Murray, Glen Campbell, and the Carpenters. After high school, Mark embarked on his own journey in radio. He initiated his career at KMON Great Falls and transitioned to KYSS-FM in Missoula during his college years. His dedication to the radio industry led him to work for KGVO in Missoula and later KYSN-FM in East Wenatchee, Washington. In March 1988, Mark Wilson moved to Billings when Citadel Communications acquired the 102.9 FM and AM970 signals, launching the iconic Cat Country. Since then, he has been an integral part of the Cat Country team. Beyond his passion for radio, Mark enjoys his leisure time playing golf and racquetball, even though he admits that his skills in both sports are a work in progress.
Mark Wilson
Local Law Enforcement Needs Play By Play
Let me start by saying: that what I'm going to propose here will never happen. It just sort of struck me as funny when I thought about it.
By now everybody in town knows about the major gathering of law enforcement and the closing of Highway 312 on Monday...
Whiskey & Music
I was looking through our music library on our computers this morning when I ran across the word whiskey. And there are an awful lot of songs about that type of booze. I seem to remember when I was a kid that most "whiskey songs" were sad. You can still get some of that with " Whiskey Lullaby" or Stapelton's "Tennessee Whiskey"...
Hey, Could You Guys Play A Song For Me?
We actually had a request for a song this morning! That got me thinking about how local radio has changed through the years. It used to be easy. You call your favorite local radio station and ask them to play your song and they did. Now, a lot of stations are run by satellite from someplace else, so that's not an option...
Headline Haters Going To Hate, Trolls Can Talk To The Hand
The trolls were coming in hot yesterday.
Artists Who Couldn’t Book A Show In Their Hometown Being Played
This isn't how it used to be.
Mark Is On A Mission To Find The Perfect Hangover Cure
Share your tips and tricks!
Friday Fragments: Marco Polo, Chick-Fil-A, and Concerts
How was your week?
Where Does Mark Think Is The Best Place To Visit In The U.S.?
It might not be your first guess.
Are You Prepared? Mark Has A Plan, And You Should, Too.
There's some very important things to prepare while you still can
Mark Says No To Email, Here’s What Can You Send Him Instead
What's the best way to get a hold of Mark?
Mark Is A Cheesy Man, How Do You Feel About His Choices?
What is the most unique kind of cheese that you've ever had?
Friday Fragments: Flakesgiving, Wieners, and Woodpeckers…
It's been a fun week, can't wait for next!