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
A Football Pet Peeve & History Behind the MVP’s ‘I’m Going to Disney World’
In fact, it's sort of a pet peeve of mine. Don't talk about "your team" or call them "our team".
Mark’s Interested in Stolen Art? Yes, Here’s a Cool Story
Here is a topic that I never thought I'd be writing about. But as I was doing some show prep for next week, I ran across an interesting tidbit.
Monday is the anniversary of the theft of a ceramic plate painted with a bullfighting motif that was painted by Pablo Picasso...
The Unfair Holiday: Mark Hates the Pressure
Valentine's Day. Unfair holiday in my opinion. Unfair to guys. Completely unfair.
Karen Carpenter Winked at Me & Other Concert Memories My Old Tickets Hold
I saw something on Facebook recently that essentially requested, "Tell us how old you are by naming a concert that you've attended". That's easy for me.
Props to Olympics’ Luge Play-by-Play, From a Former Montana Sports Commentator
I want to salute the folks on TV who are doing the play-by-play for the luge Olympic competition. Because it's as simple of a sport as there is!
Billings Restaurants That Are Gone But Need a Second Chance
I was reminiscing with some of my Billings friends the other day about our favorite Billings restaurants that are gone.
You Should Travel: If Not the Flakes Trip, Somewhere
I hope that you have a "Dream Destination". And I hope you get to go see it in person someday.
Billings, Are You Taking More Safety Precautions With Increase in Shootings?
Billings is no longer "small-town America". More doors are kept locked and fewer cars are kept running in public.
Which Kind of Field Trips Do Students Love Nowadays?
I remember the golden grade school years and the field trips we took. What are kids into now?
Stop Raising My Taxes: Mark’s Got His Eye on Montana’s CI-121
Our tax system in this state isn't fair but there may be a solution.
Earthquakes, Planes, and Getting Rear Ended. Mark Shares Some Crazy Experiences.
I've been through enough unique experiences to fill a book. What about you?
Mark Wants to be Cast on ‘Yellowstone’ for This Role
I want to be on a couple of episodes of Yellowstone. I'm just not sure where they would work me in.