Mark McKinney, born and raised in Big Spring, TX, distinguishes himself from the typical “rockin’ country” artist by drawing from a wide range of influences. He credits his father for instilling in him an appreciation for upbeat, energetic songs. He blends his musical tastes as easily as drinking beer and eating barbecue, and he admits to a diverse musical background. “Although I grew up listening to country legends like Willie Nelson and Charlie Daniels, I was also heavily influenced by rock and pop.” This blend of influences has helped secure Mark a unique place in the country music/southern rock scene– and helped keep him from getting boxed into one genre.
For his debut solo album, Get It On, Mark took from his own experiences (as well as those of his closest friends and family) to produce a collection of songs that has been appropriately described as “foot-stompin’, sing-a-long, feel-good country with a strong melody.” The album is, in Mark’s own words, “a journey through the mind of a Southern man.” And yet something in the fun and honesty applies to everyone – we can all relate to and take a little something from his music.
Mark’s four singles from his debut album were all well received by radio and the Texas Music Chart. Comfortable in This Skin, Party Foul, Bonfire and Stompin’ Ground are radio and fan favorites. In addition, the Bonfire Music Video played on both CMT Pure and GAC, and Get It On was the featured country album on iTunes for four weeks.
Mark’s sophomore album, Middle America, was released September 15 2009. The album is jam-packed with songs written by Mark and his friends. Kevin Fowler even makes a guest appearance in County Line. The lead-off single from the new album was the title track, Middle America, which played at radio stations to rave reviews and was a featured country single on iTunes. In addition, the Middle America music video was in regular rotation on CMT Pure and GAC. NASCAR picked up the song, among other McKinney favorites, on its ESPN race day broadcasts. The current single, Long Night Coming On, is Mark’s first ballad to go to country radio.
Mark’s high energy live show has won over a legion of fans and earned him a reputation as “The Entertainer” of the country/rock scene. Whether on the radio or on the stage, Mark McKinney is proving himself a force to be reckoned with. Honesty, energy, home-grown country and a little bit of rock-n-roll are hard to argue with – and Mark is quite comfortable in that skin.
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It was awesome seeing yall at Rosa's tonight!!! Thanks for the signature!! I have pics up from the Lonestar music fest of yall!! Check em out!! U can take em if ya want!!! Hope the food was good!!!
Hey Mark how you been sweetie?...I'm headed back to Texas day after Thanksgiving yay lol so let me know when ya'll will be close to Refugio agin and we'll come see ya.. take care till then:)
Just had to tell you that I am head over heels in love with Long night comin on! Love Love Love it! My most favorite so far! Keep them coming! Your the best!
Saw you guys at Zeigfest last weekend and you rocked as usual! Hope to see ya some more. Will you guys be at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at all??
MM fans.... TONIGHT is the show you dont want to miss... Come on out to the Mule for Mark Mckinney and our Halloween BASH... Dont forget to dress up.. We are only 45 min from Dallas.. See you all tonight
thats awesome yall are comeing to my hometown i am so gonna be there.. my stompin grounds and i wanna request that song on the 7th in george west my name is donovan.. you met me before in corpus christi tx at brewster street ice house..
Long night comin on
! Love Love Love it! My most favorite so far! Keep them coming! Your the best!
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