It was “19(90) Somethin’” when Grand Ole Opry member Mark Wills went from singing at Atlanta’s infamous Buckboard to releasing his first of 19 Billboard-charting singles across seven albums. While climbing his musical ‘ladder,’ he has recorded Gold and Platinum albums and released some of the most enduring and recognizable Country Music hits of the last 25 Years.
It was “19(90) Somethin’” when Grand Ole Opry member Mark Wills went from singing at Atlanta’s infamous Buckboard to releasing his first of 19 Billboard-charting singles across seven albums. While climbing his musical ‘ladder,’ he has recorded Gold and Platinum albums and released some of the most enduring and recognizable Country Music hits of the last 25 Years.
“Wish You Were Here,” “Jacob’s Ladder” and “I Do (Cherish You)” cemented his country status in the late ’90s and at the ‘dawning of a new decade’ in the early ’00s. “Jacob’s Ladder” was released via Mercury Nashville in May 1996 as Wills’ debut single, and it became the singer’s first of eight Top 10 hits. His debut self-titled album followed “full of rambunctious good-time songs teeming with sly wit and bittersweet ballads — all in a baritone that throbs with emotion” per Entertainment Weekly. Released 20 years ago as part of Wills’ Greatest Hits collection, the feel-good track stretched the singer both musically and vocally. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart Top 5 hits “Places I’ve Never Been,” “I Do (Cherish You),” “Don’t Laugh at Me,” and No. 1 single “Wish You Were Here” hit the airwaves between 1997-1999. Fittingly, Wills’ early chart success earned him an Academy of Country Music Award for Top New Male Vocalist in 1998. One of his biggest hits to date is the RIAA Gold-certified “19 Somethin’” – a six-week No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
He also has taken more than a dozen trips to entertain U.S. troops in Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Korea, and Italy. Wills continues to hit the road with his high-energy show full of hits that were the soundtrack to so many people’s lives.
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Mark Wills is an American country music artist known for his rich baritone voice and heartfelt lyrics. He was born on August 8, 1973, in Cleveland, Tennessee, and grew up in nearby Blue Ridge, Georgia.
Wills’ career in music began in the mid-1990s when he signed with Mercury Records. His debut single, “Jacob’s Ladder,” was released in 1996 and peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was also nominated for the Academy of Country Music’s Single of the Year award.
Over the years, Wills has released many hit songs, including “I Do (Cherish You),” “Don’t Laugh at Me,” “19 Somethin’,” and “Wish You Were Here.” His music often addresses themes of love, loss, and nostalgia, and his powerful vocals have made him a favorite among country music fans.
In addition to his success as a recording artist, Wills has also made a name for himself as a songwriter. He has written songs for many other artists, including Trace Adkins, Diamond Rio, and Sawyer Brown.
Throughout his career, Wills has received numerous awards and nominations, including the Academy of Country Music’s Top New Male Vocalist award in 1998 and the Country Music Association’s Vocal Event of the Year award in 2003 for his collaboration with Jamie O’Neal on “I’m Not Gonna Do Anything Without You.”
Wills continues to tour and record new music, and his contributions to the world of country music have made him a beloved figure among fans and fellow musicians alike.
, Mark Wills is still active in the country music industry. He continues to tour and perform at various venues across the United States, including festivals and fairs. In recent years, he has also been involved in charity work, particularly with organizations that support military veterans and their families. Wills’ most recent album, “Looking for America,” was released in 2020 and features patriotic songs and tributes to the United States Armed Forces. It is likely that Wills will continue to make music and perform for his fans in the years to come.
Mark Wills has co-written several songs throughout his career, both for himself and other artists. Some of the songs that he has co-written include “Jacob’s Ladder,” “She’s in Love,” “The Balloon Song,” “Days of Thunder,” “Like There’s No Yesterday,” “The Last Memory,” and “Don’t Laugh at Me.” Additionally, Wills co-wrote the song “I’m Not Gonna Do Anything Without You” with Jamie O’Neal, which won the Country Music Association’s Vocal Event of the Year award in 2003.
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