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
Gifting Billings High School Graduates: What’s Cool Nowadays?
Is cash still the best present? Or do we get them gift cards now?
Top Gun Maverick, National Golf Day, Lunar Eclipse, and More on Mark’s Friday Fragments
Great weather this past week. Got some rain and it's not in the 90s yet.
This week I learned that scorpions glow when you hit them with UV light.
Tuesday was National Golf Day. I celebrated by having National Double Boogie Day. National Golf Lovers Day comes up on October 4th...
8 West End Billings Restaurants I Still Need to Try
Here are a few places where I have never seen the inside of their eateries.
Mark, Always Recipe Hunting, Found This Summer Grilling ‘Kit’ Easy
Some call it "meal prepping". I call it "more time to golf".
How Much?? Concert Ticket Prices Are Getting Out of Hand
Before I start my complaining here, I just want to remind you that I'm old. So old that I remember when Cat Country put on its first concert. The act was Tanya Tucker. The tickets were five dollars. My, how times have changed.
I was looking around on the internet for concerts at the Gorge At George Amphitheatre in George, Washington. I'm...
To The Savage Billings Restaurant Reviewers: Why Not Try Some Patience?
Now is a good time for a little patience and over-tipping when you get that great service.
Things You Didn’t Know About This Favorite 1970s Family, As Told By Mark
Were you a Partridge Family fanatic back in the day?
‘God’s Chicken’ Won’t Be Everyone’s Favorite in Billings
O.M.G! You have GOT to try the chicken sandwich from Chik-fil-a! It is TO DIE FOR!
...Said every person that I've ever known, who has had one.
Don't worry, I will try one at some point. But as busy as new restaurants are in this town when they first open, it's going to be a few months before I get around to sampling what some called "God's chicken" on a Facebook post that I saw this morn
Mark Doesn’t Recommend This Big Ditch Activity to Billings Kids
Before 6 this morning we got to talking about The Big Ditch. The one that runs by the Rims north of downtown Billings.
Can We Just Let “You Be You” This Earth Day, Please?
I don't know if you know what Friday, April 22nd is or if you plan on celebrating. But It's Earth Day. And it was established in 1970. The goal of the day is to raise awareness about environmental protection.
And our president will be flying to Seattle and Portland tomorrow in an attempt to promote his environmental agenda...
Bocephus in All His Notoriety and Fame is Coming to Billings
I can't guarantee that what I'm going to tell you is true or not. After all, I saw this post on Facebook: An image in a post said that between 1979 and 1992 Ol Bocephus put out 27 albums. Which is about an album every eight months. And every one of them sold at least half of a million copies...
Mark’s Memorable DIY Moving Experience of ’88 With a U-Haul
I'm older now. And I have "somebody else can move me" money.