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.
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Honestly, Amazon Prime is Worth it Just to Order This Item to My Billings Home
Instead of adding some rarely bought items to my grocery list, I just sit down at my laptop, and with a couple of clicks, my much-needed item is on its way. And it won't be forgotten on my next visit to the store.
32 Bullet Holes in Montana Attraction Was 32 Too Many
Please don't shoot the fake animals.
A Letter To The CMTs, From Frustrated in Small-Town Montana Radio
Dear country music industry, You're doing a lot of things wrong right now.
Traditional Easter Egg Hunting Season: Do You Remember Them Like I Do?
Fast forward to now, where I'm the dad, and hiding the eggs is now my job. I must have gotten a lot of my grandma in me because I hide my eggs pretty good. I know that they're hidden well because I usually find plastic eggs while I'm mowing the lawn in July and August.
‘The Largest School Carnival in Montana’ Helps Local High Schoolers
As Paul and I were walking out of the hotel yesterday, we ran into a group kids representing Joliet's B.P.A. They wanted to let everybody know about the party that they're putting on.
They are calling it "The largest school carnival in Montana"...
To the Bad Billings Drivers: Park Where You Ought, Not Where You Want
For as long as I remember working on the radio people have called in with things like "Will you tell people to turn their headlights on?" on days where it might be foggy or snowing heavily. Or "Would you tell people that they need to scrape their windshields, please...
Billings Business Owner Makes Heartfelt “Dad Move” For His Kid
So, I give a shout-out to Austin's Barbershop in the heights for making a strong "dad move" and making your son your priority. It's the right thing to do.
This Country Artist Thanked Me For Interviewing Him
He thanked me profusely at the end of the interview like I was doing him a favor instead of the other way around. He then offered to buy me lunch if I ever found myself in Ouray, Colorado. He said, "I'm in the phone book. So, just give me a call".
Friday Fragments: Emily’s Emotional Billings Rally, Televised Slapping, ‘Hash Back’, and More
Well, it was quite a week.
Bruce Willis is all of a sudden retired from acting.
Will Smith apparently got away with assault on national television with millions of witnesses when he slapped Chris Rock. And awards shows don't generally uninvite the biggest stars...
Conspiracy and Celebrity Privilege on Will Smith, Chris Rock Bit?
I didn't watch the show, because other than the Country Music Awards, I don't watch award shows. But apparently, a couple of rich guys weren't able to get along. One made a joke about the other's wife. So the husband walked up on stage and slapped him. Then followed it up with some profanity that was captured in the audio.
Billings is Standing With Emily, Mark Matching Donation
We are behind Emily. The petition on change.org now has over 30,000 signatures. Billings is apparently also standing behind this wonderful young lady.
PICTURES: Mark’s Little Love Affair With Lewistown, Montana
Let's talk Lewistown. I was there over the weekend for my daughter's volleyball tournament. And it's a place that I've always loved.