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
Mark’s Best, Worst, and Nightmare Roommate Stories in Montana
I needed roommates to get me by when starting out in radio. Not always fun.
Mark Wilson, Advertising Guru, Rates Popular TV Commercials
Dear Aarons, please get a better spokesman and/or slogan. Sincerely, somebody in advertising.
If We’re Going to Vote Dolly in, We’d Better Vote in Glen Campbell Too
Some of my friends who like rock music over country music (which they still call country and WESTERN to irritate me) are upset that Dolly Parton is possibly going to get into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. She's currently in fourth place behind Duran Duran, Eminem, Pat Benatar, and just ahead of the Eurythmics in the fan balloting. An...
Cooking For One: Are Meal Deliveries Worth It?
Today's topic is "cooking for one."
I Met Roy Acuff While Wandering at the Grand Ole Opry
Just might have to get back there.
Weird Wednesday: Mark Recounts Handyman’s Unhandy Injury
One particular handyman was our Weird Wednesday winner years ago.
Mentally Travel To These Warm Places With Mark
See? Now that we've done that, I'm all warm and happy again.
Who’s a Parrot Head This National Margarita Day?
So I guess, for a lot of folks, today being 2/22/22 on a Tuesday was a fairly big deal to folks. But to me, a much larger deal is that today is National Margarita Day. Even though I don't like them myself, I know that they are very popular.
And even though I'm not a fan of the drink, I'm a big fan of Jimmy Buffett's song and his bar and restaurants...
Mark Gives the Pros and Cons of Using a Confetti Cannon
I first learned of these confetti cannons while watching a Facebook video where a married couple has a compilation video where they take turns scaring each other half to death with these handheld weapons.
Friday Fragments: Paul McCartney in WA, Billings Police Talk Car Thefts, and More
I haven't done a "Friday Fragments" in a while, so here ya go. Who doesn't want to jump into the mind of Mark?
Music stuff. Sheryl Crow and Loggins and Messina have announced concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in California. It's an iconic venue, but it's in California...
Dear Montanans My Age and Older: How Are You Doing With All of This Technology?
There's an app for everything... But I don't want it.
Have You Picked Out Songs To Be Played At Your Funeral?
Not every family has somebody like me that knows everybody's favorite songs or which ones they want to be played at their funeral.