Mark Anthony is originally from the NE and got his start in Folk/Rock groups while attending the
University of Connecticut, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a minor in
Music. Upon graduation, Mark toured New England for 5 years with the Acoustic Band “On The
Road Again”, culminating in a six week Tour in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He returned home to play in
several Rock Bands until he discovered the new Country styles of the 80’s forming the
Country/Rock Band, “Caribou” – the only CT Band to win the State Finals in the Dodge/True Value
Hardware Country Showdown.
Mark moved to Nashville in 1987 to pursue becoming an Artist and
started appearing as a Songwriter around town, eventually performing on local TV where he was
chosen to represent Nashville in the Discovery Television’s National Talent Search. Out of 100
contestants Nationwide, he was selected as First Runner
Up, attracting the ear of BMI’s Jody Williams. Mark soon
met ‘Johnny B’, a champion Bluegrass Dobro player. The
two hit it off and became an acoustic duo. In 2016, after a
20 year hiatus, they reunited and in 2019 Mark formed an
all original Band, the Mark Anthony Ensemble. In 2021,
he made a major change of instrumentation and signed
with Iron Gate Records in Nashville as a Recording
Artist. Mark is a BMI Singer/Songwriter, Actor and
continues to gain notoriety as an Independent Artist.
Mark Anthony is a Born Again Christian and has a deep,
abiding Faith in God that shows up in every area of his
life. He has 2 Brothers - Frank, a Retired Industrial
Fireman & Greg, a Retired Air Force Lt. Colonel. Mark
loves his children and values all things pertaining to
family values. He has 2 Sons - Mark, a Personal Trainer,
married to Cheslie, his high school sweetheart &
Matthew, who lives in Nashville and was once on Tour as a Drummer for the Kingston Springs Band.
He also has 2 Step Daughters - Mrs. Kayla Kruger, a
wonderful wife & mother to Mark's only Grandson, Copeland & Ms. Kim Mannausa, a Lawyer in
Washington, D.C. Mark is married to the love of his life, Vicky, a retired school teacher from FL and
a Certified Pastoral Counselor.
In his spare time, Mark likes to play golf, tennis and has recently become a fan of pickleball. He has
been an Actor in Feature Films & Commercials, appeared on Discovery Television and continues to
write & perform Live Shows with his Band. Mark resides in Franklin, TN.
Quelle: Showbizzinfo NL - Geert Hakze
Label: © Iron Gate Records
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